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by Annie Theil, Ph.D. Dakota Greenblatt's world was great when Mom was home. Mom woke her up every morning, fixed the best breakfast, sent her off to school on time and was there when she got home. But now, Dakota's mother is sick, and has had to go to the hospital to get well. Everything is different...Dad just doesn't do things the same way as Mom did. This is a difficult situation for a child to learn to accept. This book lets a child know that it is OK for a parent to go to a hospital, that sometimes, it is necessary for them to get well. Theil points out that sad, mad, confused and scared are normal emotions to feel and that kids should talk to the other parent, grandparent, teacher, or someone else that can be trusted. There is a checklist at the end of the book listing ten things for a child to do when someone they love is sick. Children need to learn to cope with difficult situations and the Playdate Kids series of books give practical advice for parents to help them. Daycare and pre-schools should have a copy of this sensitive book. It is great for family time read-aloud or bedtime. |
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Dakota's Mom Goes to the Hospital