Chronic Kids Constant Hope

Written by two mothers with children who suffer from a chronic illness, this book addresses issues such as dealing with emotions, siblings, educating yourself and taking care of yourself. The book has a strong Christian focus.

Chronic Hope helps parents of children living with chronic disease gain practical wisdom for managing the emotional stress of raising a chronically ill child, so they can navigate these challenges with grace, courage, and love.

The concept of hope is a common facet of human existence that most, if not all, share in the journey through life. Hope is a process that relates to areas of rational thought, relationships, experiences, and the spiritual or transcendent realm. In the scientific literature, hope has been positively correlated with quality of life and health outcomes. Functionally, hope has been viewed as a prerequisite to coping, as a coping strategy, and as an outcome in and of itself. As such, it is an important consideration in dealing with patients and their families. In the United States approximately 10.3 million children are faced with some type of chronic illness. Parents of these children face added challenges that bring additional burdens of care and stress. Hope has been shown to be involved in coping with stress, but there is very little in the current literature about levels of hope in caregivers and even less dealing with parental hope. This study measures the levels of hope in parents of chronically ill children and examines the possible correlation between the level of disability the parents perceive in relation to their chronically ill child and the parents' level of hope.

Designed to help school psychologists and other school-based professionals create an optimal learning environment for the 10-15% of students who experience chronic, significant health problems, this volume provides up-to-date information, cost-effective strategies, and practical clinical and educational tools. The convenient, large-size format and lay-flat binding facilitate photocopying and day-to-day use. Indispensable features include: * Discussions of specific health conditions and their impact in K-12 settings * Interventions to maximize school participation, coping, and social functioning * Guidelines for developing IEPs and 504 plans as required by law * Keys to building effective partnerships with parents, teachers, and medical providers * Many reproducibles: assessment tools, student worksheets, parent handouts, and more This book is in The Guilford Practical Intervention in the Schools Series. Winner--American Journal of Nursing Book of the Year Award

Pediatric Home Care is a practice-based text perfect for either students or for supporting pediatric nurses practicing in a home-care setting. The text includes a variety of nursing information required for this type of care across a large spectrum of physiologic categories and acuity levels. The Third Edition has been completely revised and updated to reflect the most current practice and technology and includes a new focus on evidence based practice.

Living with chronic illness, growing older, or facing the end of life can be a frightening experience. It is Well with My Soul helps readers explore biblical perspectives on issues associated with some of life’s most difficult stages. Focusing on living life as a care receiver, this collection of short meditations helps enhance the reader’s understanding of God’s purposes in situations of suffering. With engaging narrative, personal experience stories, and the use of humor, the author encourages the reader to find hope in Jesus. This insightful devotional provides readers with scripturally integrated prayers, reflective questions, and space to journal.

Written by leading mental health professionals, this warm and accessible parenting book for children with chronic illnesses offers clear, practical guidance for all aspects of the journey. When you're focused on ensuring your child gets the best possible treatments for their symptoms, it's easy to overlook or dismiss the impact the illness can have on your relationships and emotions. This book places your psychological well-being front and center, so you can be the best caregiver possible for your child.