Dear Grown-Up The more comfortable you are talking with children about the challenges they face the more of a difference you can make in their lives In this series Sesame Street friends provide caregivers and educators a starting point to discuss process and offer support on tough topics Together we can help kids learn coping and resilience building techniques to help them face tough challenges such as divorce grief and more Sincerely the Editors at Sesame Workshop
4 Table of Contents What Is Illness When Someone You Love Is Sick 6 What You Can Do 21 Glossary Index 22 24
2 What Is Illness Sometimes people become very ill This means they are really sick Someone you love might be ill
You can help by telling your person that you love and care about them Sharing a smile can help too 5