From the back cover:
Few things make a parent or caregiver feel more helpless than seeing the child or teenager they love in emotional or physical pain. Such helpless feelings belie reality, though; adults can do a lot to help a child - and themselves - cope with suffering. Whether the problem is as common as not making the ball team or as severe as leukemia, this book includes insights into a child's mind and offers practical, biblical ways to demonstrate your love.
Special features...include:
Love Notes. Ideas to help family and friends show that they care.
Child's Viewpoint. Bite-size insights into a child's feelings during a crisis.
The Point. Chapter summaries that highlight "take-away" information.
Bonus Resources. Suggested books and products for additional support.
Author Karen Dockrey ...has been working with and writing for youth for more than 26 years. She is the mother of two teenagers who have both faced severe crises.
Few things make a parent or caregiver feel more helpless than seeing the child or teenager they love in emotional or physical pain. Such helpless feelings belie reality, though; adults can do a lot to help a child - and themselves - cope with suffering. Whether the problem is as common as not making the ball team or as severe as leukemia, this book includes insights into a child's mind and offers practical, biblical ways to demonstrate your love.
Special features...include:
Love Notes. Ideas to help family and friends show that they care.
Child's Viewpoint. Bite-size insights into a child's feelings during a crisis.
The Point. Chapter summaries that highlight "take-away" information.
Bonus Resources. Suggested books and products for additional support.
Author Karen Dockrey ...has been working with and writing for youth for more than 26 years. She is the mother of two teenagers who have both faced severe crises.
