Mom Is Sick!

Learning that mom has cancer is a frightening experience for a child. The little boy in this story asks himself: "Is it his fault that mom has cancer? How will his life and the life of his whole family change?". This book encourages parents to be open and honest with their child, even when they must tell them that one of the parents has cancer. The boy's parents explain to him that mom will undergo chemotherapy and, fighting the disease day by day, everything will be fine. In the end, mom recovers, but the boy must understand that cancer can come back. This book helps children understand that cancer is a serious health condition. It also helps them understand that by always relying on their parents, they will find it easier to overcome anxiety and express their emotions. Children, in turn, feel valued when they realize that their behavior can help improve the condition of the adult who is ill.