When a parent is nearing the end of life children can feel like their world has been turned upside down & they are often scared & confused about what is happening. Sensitive & clear communication with children is vital to help them understand & cope with their parents illness. This accessible book demonstrates how to support children through effective & sensitive communication covering types of communication language information sharing & overcoming common barriers. Developing confidence & skills such as talking listening giving children a voice & breaking bad news is also covered. The author outlines the concept of a communication continuum which can be used to assess how much a child knows or understands about their parents illness & how much they would like to know. The book contains a wealth of practical strategies & ideas as well as case vignettes practice tips & reflective exercises. This is an essential resource for anyone working with or supporting a child whose parent is at the end of life including palliative care workers nurses social workers teachers & counsellors.