{"product_id":"9781565925731","title":"Your Child in the Hospital; A Practical Guide for Parents, 2nd Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003eMillions of parents take a child to the hospital each year, whether for stitches, outpatient surgery, or longer stays. Children who are reassured about what lies ahead have less anxiety and cope more easily with procedures and treatments. Well-prepared parents can be calm and effective advocates for their children in a situation that can otherwise be traumatic.Resources for parents (and children) are slim. In many bookstores and libraries, the only book that comes close is \u003ci\u003eCurious George Goes to the Hospital\u003c\/i\u003e. No books are available to answer anxious parents' questions and provide information and reassurance.\u003ci\u003eYour Child in the Hospital\u003c\/i\u003e is a practical book of tips and wisdom from veteran parents that will help make any hospital stay easier. Topics covered include:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Preparing your child\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Going to the emergency room\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Dealing with doctors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Making the most of the room and facility\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Coping with procedures (to minimize discomfort and trauma)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Keeping family life going\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Keeping in touch with school\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Handling insurance claims\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Getting financial assistance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eThe second edition features a journal where your child can note personal experiences, opening communication, giving the child a measure of control, and allow the parent a window into the child's experience.Venturing into a hospital is like taking a trip to a foreign land. If parents tuck this book into their child's suitcase, they will have at their fingertips an essential guide for their hospital journey. Commonsense advice and poignant tales from seasoned parents will help increase parents' peace of mind, allowing them to dispel their child's fears and concerns.","brand":"Patient Centered Guides","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47055440937200,"sku":"9781565925731","price":11.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781565925731_p0.jpg?v=1763772296","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781565925731","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}