Parenting Through Illness: Help for Families When a Parent is Seriously Ill

Mums and Dads get sick too, often seriously. Their lives and those of the rest of the family can change radically, and quickly. This book offers immediate, practical and experienced advice for adult family members and others responsible for the well-being of children in such times of crisis. The authors are both clinical social workers with years of training and time spent with children and families in crisis. They establish a clear and authoritative voice, while keeping a tone of encouragement throughout. With its matter-of-fact language, the book is organised to make it easy for parents to turn to the sections they most need, when they need them. Collins and Nathan keep their readers focused on the child in every situation, while always supporting reasonable boundaries in positive self-care for the adults who serve them.