Self-Care
Caring for a child with a brain injury can be extremely stressful. With all the demands, it's easy to forget the importance of taking care of yourself. The resources in this section can help you Prevent Burnout.
Family Matters
When a child has a brain injury, the entire family is affected. New demands can take a toll on the family. Marriages can become strained. Other children in the family may feel confused or left out. Read more about Family Matters. This section includes a list of additional resources for families.
Connect with Others
Brain Injury Association of America provides information and support. http://www.biausa.org/
Coping with Emotions
Grief and guilt are two emotions that families often experience when their child has had a brain injury. Grief can be confusing. Why are you sad when your child survived? Read about Grief.
Regardless of how their child's injury occurred, most parents feel responsible in some way for failing to prevent it. If this sounds like you, you're not alone. Learn about Guilt.