Group For Kids With Chronic Conditions

Early School-aged Children are developing a sense of mastery over their environment. They can describe reasons for illness, but these reasons may not be entirely logical. Children this age often have “magical thinking.” They may believe they caused illness by thinking bad thoughts, by hitting their brother, or by not eating their vegetables. Children also begin to sense that they are different from their peers. Parents can help by allowing children to help in management of their illness (with close adult supervision). They should also reassure their children that the illness is not their fault. Parents can help elementary school kids develop resilience in the face of a chronic illness.

Kidshealth.org has kid-friendly information on all kinds of health and illness topics.
Bandaides and Blackboards for kids, is a site for kids with chronic illnesses or other medical problems.