Page 17 - Family Programming - When a Parent Has Cancer

My Mommy’s cancer Ages 3-8 By Cindy Klein Cohen and John T. Heiney Exactly the same book as My Daddy’s Cancer listed above, but in this one the mother has cancer. My mommy has breast cancer but she’s o.k Ages 3-8 By Keri M. Conner A colourful, simple book for children when mom has breast cancer. Promises Ages 3-8 By Elizabeth Winthrop This story deals with Sarah and her emotional journey through her diagnosis of cancer, hospital stays, chemotherapy and her hair falling out. Also deals with the idea of not making promises we can’t keep. When Eric’s Mom Fought Cancer Ages 3-9 By Judith Vigna Follows a little boys’ journey through the experience of his mother’s cancer. Deals with the symptoms of cancer and its treatments, including hair loss, fatigue and change the parental role. When mommy had a mastectomy Ages 3-9 By Nancy Reuben Greenfield This book deals with a mother’s breast cancer, her surgery and reconstructive surgery and how she tries to get back to living life “normally”. When Someone you love has cancer: A guide to help kids Ages 3-9 cope By Alaric Lewis A good book for providing an overview of how children cope when someone they love has cancer. Describes the different emotions they may experience and provides over 40 “pointers” designed specifically for children to help them cope. 17