“…Yet, positive perceptions such as personal growth, family strength, and closeness can still develop (Hastings & Taunt, 2002;Greer, Grey, & McClean, 2006), including in families caring for an asthmatic child. Studies documented factors related to resilience to depression within families with asthmatic children as being ''resistant'' to the burden of child asthma management thanks to an increased feeling of family cohesion, fewer family conflicts, less anxiety in the partner, better social support, development of routines for treating the illness, or higher level of communication (Donnelly, 1994;Fiese, Wamboldt, & Anbar, 2005;Markson & Fiese, 2000;Svavarsdottir, Rayens, & McCubbin, 2005;Svavarsdottir, McCubbin, & Kane, 2000). Through the recommended strategies for caring for an asthmatic child, parents are impelled to take an active role in asthma management by being more vigilant for asthma symptoms, providing a greater sense of control over the problem, which in turn, might alleviate their distress level.…”