How to Tell Your Child
Talking about my IBD
Patients & Families, Teens & Young Adults
HOW TO TELL MY CHILD? Simple and straightforward language is the most helpful for children. Ask them what they think IBD is, and correct any misunderstandings they may have. Listen to them – it lets you know what they can cope with. Ask them if they are worried about anything in particular. Try…
It takes guts to talk about Crohn's and Colitis
General Information, Talking about my IBD
Patients & Families, Teens & Young Adults
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Talking to my child about my IBD
Talking about my IBD
Patients & Families, Teens & Young Adults
Talking to my child about my IBD As a parent with Ulcerative Colitis or Crohn’s Disease, you may be concerned about whether to talk to your child about your illness. Some parents may wish to keep their illness to themselves, feeling that it is better for their children…
Telling my Friends about my Crohn's and Colitis
General Information, Talking about my IBD
Patients & Families, Teens & Young Adults
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What when and where should I tell my child
Talking about my IBD
Patients & Families, Teens & Young Adults