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When a parent has cancer : a guide to caring for your children

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog4394
Harpham, Wendy Schlessel. New York, NY: HarperCollins Publishers , 1997.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 H296 1997
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
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Author
Harpham, Wendy Schlessel
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers
Publication Date
1997
Physical Description
xx, 198 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Parent-Child Relations
Neoplasms - psychology
Family Relations
Popular Work
ISBN
0060187093
9780060187095
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 H296 1997

Copies

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Grieving child : a parent's guide

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog928
Fitzgerald, Helen. New York, NY: Simon & Schuster , 1992.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 F553 1992
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
This is intended as a guide for parents seeking to explain the death of a parent, relative, friend, or even a pet to a child. Suggestions are given for dealing with emotional responses and helping in the child's adjustment to a new life.
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Author
Fitzgerald, Helen
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Simon & Schuster
Publication Date
1992
Subjects
Grief - in infancy & childhood - popular works
Parent-Child Relations
Abstract
This is intended as a guide for parents seeking to explain the death of a parent, relative, friend, or even a pet to a child. Suggestions are given for dealing with emotional responses and helping in the child's adjustment to a new life.
ISBN
0671767623
9780671767624
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF575 F553 1992

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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What do I tell my children?

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20036
Woodward, Joanne, Kussmann, Leslie. Millis, MA: Aquarius Productions , 1991.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 W555 1991
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
Woodward, Joanne
Kussmann, Leslie
Place of Publication
Millis, MA
Publisher
Aquarius Productions
Publication Date
1991
Physical Description
30 minutes
Subjects
Attitude to Death
Infant
Child
Parent-Child Relations
Grief
Popular Work
ISBN
1581400659
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
BF575 W555 1991

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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How to help children through a parent's serious illness

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog2233
McCue, Kathleen, Bonn, Ron. New York, NY: St. Martin's Press , 1994.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 M133 1994
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Written for parents diagnosed with any life-threatening or serious illness about addressing preschool, school-age, and adolescent children?s needs.
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Author
McCue, Kathleen
Bonn, Ron
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
St. Martin's Press
Publication Date
1994
Physical Description
xvii, 221 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Parent-Child Relations - popular works
Death - popular works
Family Therapy - popular works
Abstract
Written for parents diagnosed with any life-threatening or serious illness about addressing preschool, school-age, and adolescent children?s needs.
ISBN
0312113501
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF575 M133 1994

Copies

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My mommy's cancer : an interactive book for children

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog10980
Cohen, Cindy Klein, Heiney, John T, Baseman, Sharon R. Bloomfield Hills, MI.: Promise Publications , 1999.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 C678m 1999
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
A story and activity book for children with loved ones facing cancer. This book provides a story for adults to read to children ages 3 (three) and up.
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Author
Cohen, Cindy Klein
Heiney, John T
Baseman, Sharon R
Place of Publication
Bloomfield Hills, MI.
Publisher
Promise Publications
Publication Date
1999
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Parent-Child Relations
Infant
Child
Juvenile Literature
Abstract
A story and activity book for children with loved ones facing cancer. This book provides a story for adults to read to children ages 3 (three) and up.
ISBN
0965649822
9780965649827
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 C678m 1999

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Barklay and Eve : explaining cancer to children of all ages

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog7524
Carney, Karen L. Wethersfield, Ct.: Karen L. Carney , 1998.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 C5 C289 1995
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
Carney, Karen L
Place of Publication
Wethersfield, Ct.
Publisher
Karen L. Carney
Publication Date
1998
Subjects
Parent-Child Relations
Neoplasms
Schools
Infant
Child
Juvenile Literature
ISBN
0966782046
9780966782042
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 C5 C289 1995

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Parenting with wit and wisdom in times of chaos and loss

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21818
Coloroso, Barbara. [Toronto, ON]: Viking , 1999.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 G7 C722 1999
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Coloroso, Barbara
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Viking
Publication Date
1999
Physical Description
271 p. ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Attitude to Death
Grief
Bereavement
Parent-Child Relations
Death
Child
Adolescent
Family - psychology
Parenting
Life Change Events
Popular Work
ISBN
9780670886227
067088622X
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF575 G7 C722 1999

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Aunt Mary buttons

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog1172
Jones, Diane Jarvis. [Vancouver, BC?]: Diane Jarvis Jones , 1995.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 C5 J76 1995
Availability
6 copies, 6 available
The narrator remembers being a baby and being given a button blanket by Aunt Mary. Aunt Mary comes to live with the family when the narrator is five and she is seriously ill and dying. She sings a song to the young child who is afraid of death but does not understand its meaning. After the death of…
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Author
Jones, Diane Jarvis
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
Diane Jarvis Jones
Publication Date
1995
Subjects
Grief
Family
Attitude to Death
Parent-Child Relations
Infant
Child
Juvenile Literature
Abstract
The narrator remembers being a baby and being given a button blanket by Aunt Mary. Aunt Mary comes to live with the family when the narrator is five and she is seriously ill and dying. She sings a song to the young child who is afraid of death but does not understand its meaning. After the death of Aunt Mary, the child continues to give others buttons in remembrance.
ISBN
096994070X
9780969940708
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF575 C5 J76 1995

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency PG Cancer Info Ctr Missing Available
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c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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c.2 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.3 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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A Child is still a child : adult perceptions of children with a parent with advanced cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog1808
Lindfield, Sheila. [Burnaby, BC]: Sheila Daykin Lindfield , 1995.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 L745 1995
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Lindfield, Sheila
Place of Publication
[Burnaby, BC]
Publisher
Sheila Daykin Lindfield
Publication Date
1995
Subjects
Parent-Child Relations
Neoplasms - psychology
Attitude to Death - in infancy & childhood
Bereavement - in infancy & childhood
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Thesis
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ201 L745 1995

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Bereaved children and teens : a support guide for parents and professionals

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog4209
[Boston, MA]: Beacon Press , 1995.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 B487g 1995
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Brings together articles from 14 writers (teachers, medical professionals, clergy, and counsellors) to address topics, such as terminal illness, death education in schools, responses among different faiths and ethnic groups, and the use of film and drama to teach about death.
More Information
Editor
Grollman, Earl A
Place of Publication
[Boston, MA]
Publisher
Beacon Press
Publication Date
1995
Subjects
Grief - in adolescence - popular works
Bereavement - in adolescence - popular works
Grief - in infancy & childhood - popular works
Bereavement - in infancy & childhood - popular works
Abstract
Brings together articles from 14 writers (teachers, medical professionals, clergy, and counsellors) to address topics, such as terminal illness, death education in schools, responses among different faiths and ethnic groups, and the use of film and drama to teach about death.
ISBN
080702306X
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF575 B487g 1995

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Our family has cancer, too!

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog10985
Clifford, Christine, Lindstrom, Jack. Duluth, Mn.: University of Minnesota Press , 1998.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 C5 C638 1998
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
When their mother is diagnosed with cancer, sixth grader Tim and his younger brother visit her in the hospital, learn about radiation and chemotherapy, and help with the chores at home
More Information
Author
Clifford, Christine
Lindstrom, Jack
Place of Publication
Duluth, Mn.
Publisher
University of Minnesota Press
Publication Date
1998
Physical Description
64 p. : ill. ; 16 cm
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Life Change Events
Family
Parent-Child Relations
Juvenile Literature
Popular Work
Abstract
When their mother is diagnosed with cancer, sixth grader Tim and his younger brother visit her in the hospital, learn about radiation and chemotherapy, and help with the chores at home
Notes
Surrey CIC keep 2022 PFC (F0000696, F0002511)
ISBN
0816641862
9780816641864
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 C5 C638 1998

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency SUR Cancer Info Ctr Surrey PFC Available
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Talking to children when an adult has cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog7510
Cancerlink. London, Eng.: Cancerlink , 1999. 3rd ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 C215t 1999
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Corporate Author
Cancerlink
Edition
3rd ed.
Place of Publication
London, Eng.
Publisher
Cancerlink
Publication Date
1999
Subjects
Parent-Child Relations - popular works - booklets
Neoplasms - psychology - popular works - booklets
ISBN
1870534638
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Handout
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 C215t 1999

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Last touch : preparing for a parent's death

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog1482
Becker, Marilyn R. Oakland, Ca.: New Harbinger Publications, Inc. , 1992.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 B395 1992
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Becker, Marilyn R
Place of Publication
Oakland, Ca.
Publisher
New Harbinger Publications, Inc.
Publication Date
1992
Subjects
Death
Attitude to Death
Parent-Child Relations
ISBN
1879237342
9781879237346
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF575 B395 1992

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Cancer Info Ctr Available
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My daddy's cancer : an interactive book for children

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog10974
Cohen, Cindy Klein, Gordon, Michael J. Bloomfield Hills, MI: Promise Pub , c1999.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 C678 1999
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Cohen, Cindy Klein
Gordon, Michael J
Place of Publication
Bloomfield Hills, MI
Publisher
Promise Pub
Publication Date
c1999
Physical Description
1 v. (unpaged) : ill. ; 28 cm
Subjects
Neoplasms
Father-Child Relations
Adaptation, Psychological
Infant
Child
Juvenile Literature
Notes
Surrey CIC keep 2022 PFC
ISBN
0965649814
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 C678 1999

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency SUR Cancer Info Ctr Surrey PFC Available
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Saying goodbye to Daddy

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog10983
Vigna, Judith. Morton Grove, Ill.: Albert Whitman & Company , 1991.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 V678 1991
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Frightened, lonely, and angry after her father is killed in a car accident, Clare is helped through the grieving process by her mother and grandfather
More Information
Author
Vigna, Judith
Place of Publication
Morton Grove, Ill.
Publisher
Albert Whitman & Company
Publication Date
1991
Physical Description
[32] p. : col. ill. ; 24 cm
Subjects
Death - popular works
Grief - popular works
Parent-Child Relations - popular works
Abstract
Frightened, lonely, and angry after her father is killed in a car accident, Clare is helped through the grieving process by her mother and grandfather
ISBN
0807572535
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF575 V678 1991

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Talking about death : a dialogue between parent and child

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog9733
Grollman, Earl A. [Boston, MA]: Beacon Press , 1990. 3rd ed., updated and expanded.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF789 G875 1990
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Includes principles for helping children; a passage to be read with a child; guidelines for responding to questions that might arise from the read-along section; and a list of resources.
More Information
Author
Grollman, Earl A
Edition
3rd ed., updated and expanded
Place of Publication
[Boston, MA]
Publisher
Beacon Press
Publication Date
1990
Subjects
Attitude to Death
Child
Death
Parent-Child Relations
Juvenile Literature
Abstract
Includes principles for helping children; a passage to be read with a child; guidelines for responding to questions that might arise from the read-along section; and a list of resources.
ISBN
0807023639
9780807023631
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF789 G875 1990

Copies

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Vanishing cookies : doing OK when a parent has cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog1009
Goodman, Michelle B. Downsview, ON: Benjamin Family Foundation , 1990.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 C5 G646 1990
Availability
7 copies, 7 available
Answers common questions children have when parents are diagnosed with cancer.
More Information
Author
Goodman, Michelle B
Place of Publication
Downsview, ON
Publisher
Benjamin Family Foundation
Publication Date
1990
Physical Description
ii, 30 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Subjects
Parent-Child Relations
Neoplasms - psychology
Juvenile Literature
Abstract
Answers common questions children have when parents are diagnosed with cancer.
ISBN
0969472404
9780969472407
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 C5 G646 1990

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Cancer Info Ctr Available
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c.2 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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c.2 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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My mom has breast cancer : a guide for families

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog3445
Kidscope, Inc. Atlanta, Ga.: Kidscope , 1996.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 K46 1996
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
For parents and children about coping with a mother's breast cancer diagnosis. Structured as interviews with six breast cancer survivors and their young children.
More Information
Author
Kidscope, Inc.
Place of Publication
Atlanta, Ga.
Publisher
Kidscope
Publication Date
1996
Physical Description
1/2 inch : colour ; 33 minutes
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - psychology - popular works - videocassettes
Parent-Child Relations - popular works - videocassettes
Abstract
For parents and children about coping with a mother's breast cancer diagnosis. Structured as interviews with six breast cancer survivors and their young children.
Language
English
Material Type
Video
VHS
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP870 K46 1996

Copies

c.2 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Hope tree : kids talk about breast cancer

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Numeroff, Laura, Harpham, Wendy Schlessel. New York, NY: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers , 1999.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 C5 N971 1999
Availability
11 copies, 11 available
A picture book written to help children cope with a mother's breast cancer. Includes "testimonials" by animal characters in an imaginary support group, allowing each of them to talk about issues they are facing. The "narrators" describe how the family reacted to the diagnosis, meeting the doctors a…
More Information
Author
Numeroff, Laura
Harpham, Wendy Schlessel
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Publication Date
1999
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Parent-Child Relations
Infant
Child
Juvenile Literature
Abstract
A picture book written to help children cope with a mother's breast cancer. Includes "testimonials" by animal characters in an imaginary support group, allowing each of them to talk about issues they are facing. The "narrators" describe how the family reacted to the diagnosis, meeting the doctors and nurses, trying to look for good things among the bad, and dealing with scary emotions, and they offer hints for helping Mom feel better.
Notes
Surrey CIC keep 2022 PFC
ISBN
9780689845260
068984526X
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 C5 N971 1999

Copies

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c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency VAN Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.3 BC Cancer Agency VAN Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Experience of families with teenagers caring for a parent with advanced cancer at home

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog5655
Davies, Betty, Brown, Janie. [Vancouver, BC?]: University of British Columbia , 1991.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ201 D255 1991
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Davies, Betty
Brown, Janie
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
University of British Columbia
Publication Date
1991
Subjects
Parent-Child Relations - in adolescence
Neoplasms - psychology - in adolescence
Home Nursing
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
VC Library Archives
Call Number
QZ201 D255 1991

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Archives Available
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