When a Parent Loses a Limb: Helping Children Cope
Internet URL
http://www.amputee-coalition.org/easyread/fact_sheets/childcope-ez.html 
This document also available in Spanish
Sponsoring Agency
National Limb Loss Information Center
Description
This fact sheet provides common questions that children ask when a parent loses a limb. The fact sheet also discusses things for parents to remember when talking to children about a lost limb, including limb loss is not a punishment and the child will not “catch” this.