Should I tell my child about her chronic illness?

If your child is diagnosed with a chronic condition as a baby (or even before birth), you may have years to prepare for telling her about the condition. But if your child is older, that conversation needs to happen much sooner, maybe pronto. And if the mere thought of that gives you night sweats, you’re not alone.

Many parents have a tough time deciding exactly how much or little to tell their child. From my experience, and that of social workers I’ve talked to, I believe that it’s usually best to be candid with your child. Children are more perceptive than you might think.

You don’t want to cause unnecessary anxiety or stress, but you don’t want to be dishonest either. If you mislead them, your child may feel confused or, worse, not trust you later. From The Smart Parent's Guide: Getting Your Kids Through Checkups, Illnesses, and Accidents by Jennifer Trachtenberg.

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