A hospital story
by Sara B Stein
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How effectively do you think the dual-text format (speaking to parents and children simultaneously) bridges the emotional gap between adult caregivers and young patients facing a daunting medical experience?
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In what ways does the book validate a child's natural fears about the unknown, rather than simply trying to dismiss or sugarcoat their anxiety about surgery?
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Reflecting on your own childhood or your experiences as a parent, how has discussing difficult or clinical procedures beforehand changed the way fear is processed?
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