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video to explain to kids?
Mon, 08/23/2004 - 09:52Topic: Family & Friends
My kids are 9 and 5. We never really told them anything about my sz cuz there was no need to. Now there is, unfortunately, as my son had the honor and privilege of watching my grand mal in public last wk. (And silly me, without my Medicalert card that day., Growwwwwwl!) I'd love to hear about a video or something for families about this. I'm sure EFA has one? Does anyone know of one? Thanx
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Re: RE: video to explain to kids?
Submitted by rocking4epilepsy on Sun, 2005-11-27 - 01:59
Karen
Just checking to see if you ever got any books or videos for kids.
Let me know if you want any I would be more than happy to help you out.
email me anytime
Hugs
Re: Re: RE: video to explain to kids?
Submitted by guitarmomma on Sun, 2005-11-27 - 10:40
Jen, what video do you sell or provide? Just curious.....
Thanks, Ginny
RE: video to explain to kids?
Submitted by monalisa on Sat, 2004-08-21 - 17:45
Karen.
Do you have a local branch of EFA that you are either a member of or could join?
I'm sure that they would be more than willing to help out here and give you practical advice on just what to say to your son.There is no easy way of saying anything to him that will not upset him when he realises that his mother is dealing with this problem she has regarding her health,and what goes with that.
Right now it is one that he has not been a part of,and he must feel bewildered to say the least and trying to comprehend what did happen,will it happen again.Just reassure him,and try and obtain what you need video and reading material wise for children that will explain and fill in the gaps for him.Best advise of all I think is just simply to tell him that ,that no matter what,you are still his mother and love him.
Karen.
Do you have a local branch of EFA that you are either a member of or could join?
I'm sure that they would be more than willing to help out here and give you practical advice on just what to say to your son.There is no easy way of saying anything to him that will not upset him when he realises that his mother is dealing with this problem she has regarding her health,and what goes with that.
Right now it is one that he has not been a part of,and he must feel bewildered to say the least and trying to comprehend what did happen,will it happen again.Just reassure him,and try and obtain what you need video and reading material wise for children that will explain and fill in the gaps for him.Best advise of all I think is just simply to tell him that ,that no matter what,you are still his mother and love him.