A tiny boat at sea : how to help children who have a parent diagnosed with cancer /

Smith, Izetta

A tiny boat at sea : how to help children who have a parent diagnosed with cancer / by Izetta Smith - Portland, OR : Grief Watch, 2000. - 31 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm

Includes bibliographical references (pages 30 - 31).

This book is a resource for families needing to deal with cancer of a loved one and how to open communication and deal with emotions of the children concerned. It offers principles and tools for parents to use and also provides a useful Bibliography at the back to further assist the family. There are suggested scripts that adults can adapt when starting/having difficult conversations with children about illness and its effects, including dying and death. The book includes drawings and quotes from children to illustrate the points being made. Audience: Adult, Adult caregiver, Professional


097242413X (paperback)


Children of cancer patients.
Cancer--Patients--Family relationships.
Cancer--Psychological aspects.

Explaining cancer / understanding cancer Death of a parent Family experiencing cancer Death Dying