For Parents and Children Only: A Parent-Child Education Library

A Parent-Child Education Library was developed at a children s hospital to help fill the gap in communication between staff and families The written materials supplement the staff's verbal explanations Materials include both medical and other child-related educational topics The library was approved by the medical staff and is funded by donations Counseling has become an appropriate adjunct to the library as parents and or children share their problems and feelings The library is a service provided by the Child Life Program.