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My daughter really wants to do
something to help her brother. She's
only 5 years old. What can she do?
Tell your daughter that now is a great
time to help at home. She can get her
brother or sister a drink or snack while
they are resting. Cleaning up her toys
will be a big help too!
My four -year- old daughter seems
really upset about her brother's
cancer, but she won't talk to me.
Do you have any suggestions to help
her open up?
Using puppets can be helpful. Your child
can use a puppet to talk to you when
it is hard for them to ask questions
or talk. You can ask the puppet questions
too.
My six year old son
asked me it if was ok to have fun. He sees
how sad and tense it is around the house
and thinks he has to be sad too. What can
I tell him?
Tell your son that even though his brother
has cancer, he can definitely still have
fun. He can play with his friends, go
to school, and even tease his brother
or sisters! If his brother is not feeling
well one day, he can sit and watch a
movie or TV with him. Ice cream or popsicles
might make everyone feel a little better
too.
What activities can I do with
six year old son to help him adjust
to all these changes ?
It may be helpful to make
a calendar together. This way, your
child knows when his brother or sister
needs to come to the hospital. You
can also mark when fun things are
going to happen.
I want to make sure I spend some quality
time with my other children. Do you have
any suggestions on a good time to do
this?
Reading can be a time of connection. Grab
a snuggle and a story whenever you get
the chance.
What are some toys that may be
helpful during this time?
- Play doctor's kit
- Dollhouse with family
- Blank paper, crayons, markers, paint,
and clay
- Anything that talks about feelings
- Favorite toys before their sibling
got sick
Do you have a list of websites,
books, and other resources on helping
kids cope?
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