Ayudando A Su Hijo En El Hospital : Una Guia Practica Para Los Padres / Helping Your Child In The Hospital: A Practical Guide For Parents: A Practical Guide For Parents

An indispensable guide for Spanish speaking parents taking their child to the hospital, whether for stitches, outpatient surgery, or extended stays. Children who are reassured about what lies ahead have less anxiety and cope more easily with procedures and treatments. Well-prepared parents can be calm and effective advocates for their children in a situation that can otherwise be traumatic.

"Ayudando a Su Hijo en el Hospital is a practical book of tips and wisdom from veteran parents that will help make any hospital stay easier. Topics include:

Preparing your child

Going to the emergency room

Dealing with doctors

Making the most of the room and facility

Coping with procedures (to minimize discomfort and trauma)

Keeping family life going

Keeping in touch with school

Handling insurance claims

Getting financial assistance

Resources for parents

This edition also features a journal where a child can note personal experiences, opening communication, giving the child a measure of control, and allowing the parent a window into the child's experience.