As Big As It Gets

This booklet aims to help families cope with the serious illness of a parent or child. It provides a range of ideas for parents and carers so that they may feel more able to explain to their children what is happening. The booklet also includes some suggestions about what parents might say to children and how to offer support. The message throughout is that although life can be very different and difficult when someone is faced with a life-threatening illness, families can learn to cope with the uncertainties and stresses of their lives.