Crohn’s Disease

Our Crohn’s book and resources are intended to support in educating a child about a Crohn’s diagnosis. This book is meant to help children better understand what is happening inside their bodies and give context to their experiences with Crohn’s disease. It can also help educate friends, classmates, family members, and others in their lives about their diagnosis.

What is Crohn’s Disease? Children’s Book

Help a child you know understand an Appendectomy.

This book is for children and caregivers to learn together about the diagnosis of Crohn’s disease. It serves as a simple, safe introduction to a complex experience. Whether you are a parent supporting your child, or a hospital provider caring for families going through a Crohn’s diagnosis or treatment journey, this book provides you with the interactive tools to navigate this conversation and support a child’s understanding.

Join us on a journey as we explore how the immune system works…

… and learn what is happening inside the body when someone has Crohn’s.

Help a child understand what the experience might be for someone with Crohn’s… 

… and how a medical team works to help someone with Crohn’s.  

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 Crohn’s” 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 treatment for lupus, or support in further understanding of the diagnosis:

Quick Talking Tips for Explaining Topics Related to an Appendectomy: