Affecting approximately 1 in 200 people, epilepsy is most often first diagnosed in childhood. For many, this means drug treatment for life, as well as the devastating long-term implications on lifestyle, happiness and health that these children have to contend with. Health specialist Fiona Marshall gives practical advice and a clear overview for the parents of a child with epilepsy. Though it may not be curable, parents can do a great deal to help their child. Fully explaining the essential information about the condition, Marshall outlines the practical steps parents can take to understand, support and care for their child. Included are all the effective complimentary and conventional treatments available, as well as stress management techniques to help the child create a more positive self-image. This book will enable the entire family to move forward towards a positive future.