There are several excellent books written by experts with years of experience in living with cancer, talking with children and helping families cope. Please click on the titles to be connected to Amazon for more information, reviews and purchasing of these titles.
How to Help Children Through a Parent’s Serious Illness
by Kathleen McCue, MA, CCLS
Living Sunny Side Up personally recommends the above title. The author is a well known child life specialist and the book is clearly written, thorough and sensitive. This is an excellent resource for any family talking with children about cancer or serious medical situations.
Helping your Children Cope with Your Cancer
By Peter Van Dernott
When a Parent Has Cancer: A Guide to Caring for Your Children
Written by Wendy S. Harpham
Can I Still Kiss You? Answering Your Children’s Questions about Cancer
By Neil Russell
Raising an Emotionally Healthy Child When a Parent is Sick
By Paula Rauch, M.D. and Anna Muriel, M.D., MPH
Stand By Her: A Breast Cancer Guide for Men
by John W. Anderson