Kids under pressure: When a parent falls ill
When a parent has a stroke or heart attack, it affects everyone, including children. Some kids even take on caregiver roles. How can we help them survive and thrive in the face of these challenges?
When a parent has a stroke or heart attack, it affects everyone, including children. Some kids even take on caregiver roles. How can we help them survive and thrive in the face of these challenges?
Stephan was seven years old when his single mother had a stroke that changed both their lives. Today he is an international motivational speaker.
Émilie Pothier-Tessier is a social worker with Deuil-Jeunesse. She works with children and young adults.
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