"When serious illness strikes a child, the blow hits all family members with horrifying ferocity. Often, while the adults are feeling from that devastating impact, the purity of the feelings and spirit of a young sibling can provide strength which sustains all."

Richard Edelson, MD, Director, Yale Cancer Center

"Siblings many times are the “silent warriors” in the childhood cancer fight. They deeply feel the joys and pains associated with their family’s journey. Within Day By Day, There are stories from the sibling perspective that demonstrate the great depth of their experience."

Tracy Moore., LCSW, Director of Support Services, Children’s Brain Tumor Foundation.

"I think Day By Day will help families and siblings who read it understand that they are not alone in their experiences. It can often be isolating and overwhelming for children and parents when there is a child or sibling who is chronically ill in the family. The stories and perspectives shared in the book are empowering and will hopefully facilitate positive coping. Erin Spaulding, MS, CCLS, Child Life Specialist, Yale-New Haven Hospital."

"Siblings of sick children need the support of teachers more than ever because the parents are overwhelmed and stressed by the caring of the child that is sick. Parents can only do so much in one day. If the sibling has someone in their daily life that can take on the role of the caretaker that is concerned and willing to listen, it helps the sibling have confidence that they are in good hands. I think reading a book about someone’s personal experience as in Day By Day, gives people in similar situations great comfort and guidance. The sibling is hurting inside because they want to make everything better, when they have no control over the situation. They want their siblings to be well and they want their parents to be back to “normal”. Children crave normal."

Claire Viola Egan, MS, Education