About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is facing a scheduled surgery, a chronic illness flare up, or an unexpected hospital stay. This interactive journal serves as a practical tool to help children navigate the clinical environment by transforming them from a passive patient into an active observer and record keeper. Through writing prompts, puzzles, and spaces for autographs from medical staff, the book validates the fear and boredom inherent in medical settings while fostering a sense of agency. Appropriate for elementary and middle schoolers, it addresses the loss of control children feel in a hospital. By documenting everything from what the cafeteria food tastes like to the names of their nurses, kids can process their anxiety through creativity. It is an excellent resource for parents looking to bridge the gap between medical procedures and their child's emotional world, providing a constructive outlet for 'big feelings' in a tangible, portable format.
