Kidney Transplant
Our kidney transplant resources are intended to support in educating a child about a bone marrow transplant, and beginning the conversations about their impending bone marrow transplant, or someone they may know.
What is a Kidney Transplant? Children’s Book
Help a child you know understand a Kidney Transplant.
This book is for children and caregivers to learn together about a kidney transplant. It serves as a simple, safe introduction to a complex experience. Whether you are preparing yourself, your child, or a loved one for a kidney transplant or you are a provider caring for families going through a kidney transplant journey, this book provides you with the interactive tools to navigate this conversation.
Join us on a journey as we explore the job of the kidneys…
… and how a person might feel if their kidneys can’t do their job.
We discuss the steps to a kidney transplant to help a child feel prepared for their journey, or understand what a loved one will experience.
If you are a professional and would like to view a PDF version before purchasing, reach out to us at hello@childcorefamilysupport.com and we would be happy to share.
Tips for reading “What is a Kidney Transplant” with a child
Tips to help you:
- understand a child’s needs
- feel you have the words to answer their questions
- know how to get the most out of the book
Additional Resources
for the other procedures which may accompany a Kidney Transplant, or support in further understanding of the treatment process:
Quick Talking Tips for Explaining Topics Related to a Kidney Transplant:
