Kidney Transplant
Our kidney transplant resources are intended to support a child and family in learning more about the transplant process and serve as a tool to enter into the world of medical information, whether through conversation or play.
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.
Praise for “What is a Kidney Transplant?” Children’s Book:
- “As a child life specialist, I am always on the lookout for books that are written in a developmentally appropriate manner. I recently started working with kidney transplant patients and had been on the hunt for the perfect educational tool. Nothing was quite right, and then along come Child Core with another fabulous resource! I have utilized the other books written by Child Core and trust the language, information, and content, so was thrilled that this new book filled a gap and a need for patient education.” – Sam, Child Life Specialist
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:
