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My daughter really wants to do
something to help me. She’s only
5 years old. What can she do?
Tell your daughter that now is a great
time to help out. She might be able to
bring you a snack or drink while you are
resting. Cleaning up her toys can also
be a big help. And don’t forget
hugs!
What activities can I do with my
six-year old son?
It may be helpful to make a calendar together.
This way, your child knows when you need
to come to the hospital. You can also
mark when fun things are going to happen.
I’m having a hard time getting
my child to talk to me about his feelings.
Do you have any suggestions to help him
open up?
Using puppets can be helpful. Your child
can use a puppet to talk to you when it
is hard for him/her to ask questions or
talk. You can ask the puppet questions
too.
I want to make sure I spend some
quality time to bond with my child. Do
you have any suggestions on a good time
to do this?
Reading can be a time of connection. Grab
a short snuggle and a story whenever you
get the chance. If you feel ill, try a
book with a tape. We know that you have
many extra demands on your time, so this
might not be as possible as often as you
would like.
What are some toys that may be
helpful during this time?
- Play doctor’s kit
- Dollhouse with family
- Blank paper, crayons, markers, paint,
and clay
- Anything that talks about feelings
Do you have a list of websites,
books, and other resources on helping
kids cope?
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