When Mommy Loses Her Hair: It Means the Medicine is Working

Cancer can be devastating for a family. The big words that surround this disease and its treatment can be even more overwhelming for the young children affected. When Mommy Loses Her Hair is a story about Little Tony, a 4 year old boy who overhears his parents talking about his Mommy’s cancer, and what is involved in her treatment. Through patient conversation, Daddy helps Little Tony understand cancer, and how it will impact their family. By cleverly relating the steps involved in cancer treatment to a popular children’s activity, Cervellini-Calfo simplifies complex vocabulary, and delicately suggests how a child can get involved with a family member’s care. Infused with hope and faith, When Mommy Loses Her Hair is an effective approach to understanding cancer for the entire family. Cervellini-Calfo has created a fundamental tool to help children and grown-ups alike for years to come.