TY - BOOK AU - Smith,Izetta TI - A tiny boat at sea: how to help children who have a parent diagnosed with cancer SN - 097242413X (paperback) PY - 2000/// CY - Portland, OR PB - Grief Watch KW - Children of cancer patients KW - Cancer KW - Patients KW - Family relationships KW - Psychological aspects KW - Explaining cancer / understanding cancer KW - Death of a parent KW - Family experiencing cancer KW - Death KW - Dying N1 - Includes bibliographical references (pages 30 - 31) N2 - 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 ER -