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Thyroid Superhero: A Kid’s Guide to Understanding Their Grown-up’s Hypothyroidism
Looking for a book to explain hypothyroidism to a child?
“A thyroid gland sits inside the neck, with many different jobs to do. It’s important for energy, our brain and well-being, this butterfly-shaped gland has much to do!”
750 million people worldwide have thyroid disease and many of these adults also have children in their lives.
These children have questions, feelings and possibly even concerns about their caregiver’s thyroid condition. Especially on low-energy and flare days.
How do we start the conversation about what having hypothyroidism means, how it affects us and why we can benefit from working as a team?
Thyroid Superhero is a great conversation starter for children and a reassuring and sweet read to share. Families are sure to feel represented in the touching illustrations provided by award-winning illustrator Deborah Panesar.
Discover how understanding their caregiver’s hypothyroidism can help a child to see just how strong and resilient their grown-up is!
“A thyroid gland sits inside the neck, with many different jobs to do. It’s important for energy, our brain and well-being, this butterfly-shaped gland has much to do!”
750 million people worldwide have thyroid disease and many of these adults also have children in their lives.
These children have questions, feelings and possibly even concerns about their caregiver’s thyroid condition. Especially on low-energy and flare days.
How do we start the conversation about what having hypothyroidism means, how it affects us and why we can benefit from working as a team?
Thyroid Superhero is a great conversation starter for children and a reassuring and sweet read to share. Families are sure to feel represented in the touching illustrations provided by award-winning illustrator Deborah Panesar.
Discover how understanding their caregiver’s hypothyroidism can help a child to see just how strong and resilient their grown-up is!
30 pages, Paperback
Published May 17, 2023
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About the author
Rachel Hill
5 books12 followersRachel Hill is the highly ranked and award-winning thyroid patient advocate, writer, speaker and author, behind the thyroid advocacy website: The Invisible Hypothyroidism.
Diagnosed with Hypothyroidism and Hashimoto's, she talks openly and honestly about what it's like to have these and what has helped her and many others to recover their health and thrive with thyroid disease.
She is passionate about helping those with hypothyroidism and giving them a voice, and is well recognised as a valuable contributor to the thyroid community.
Diagnosed with Hypothyroidism and Hashimoto's, she talks openly and honestly about what it's like to have these and what has helped her and many others to recover their health and thrive with thyroid disease.
She is passionate about helping those with hypothyroidism and giving them a voice, and is well recognised as a valuable contributor to the thyroid community.
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