Parents with Cancer

Struggling with how to tell your kids you have cancer? Learn trauma-informed strategies for explaining a diagnosis to children and teens with honesty and care.

Living with a terminal cancer diagnosis is difficult in innumerable ways. You may not have a name for it yet. It’s that hollow ache that settles in during quiet moments, the sudden wave of sadness while watching your kids laugh, or the guilt of imagining a future you might not be there to see. What […]

May 5-11 is Children’s Book Week; in recognition of this initiative that celebrates children’s literature, we wanted to create a special edition book club that focuses on selections that support children who have a loved one with cancer. If a family member or loved one is going through cancer treatment, there are many books you […]

Guide To Talking To Children About Cancer Diagnosis Talking to kids about cancer can be one of the hardest things a parent or caregiver faces, but being open and honest is key to helping them cope. In this Q&A, we’re honored to connect with Kelsey Mora, a dual Certified Child Life Specialist and Licensed Clinical […]

Navigating the complex and emotional journey of parenting through a cancer diagnosis requires a deep well of strength, an extensive support network, and the ability to find moments of joy amidst the challenges. The diagnosis can be as daunting for your children as it is for you, making it vital to address not only the […]

A cancer diagnosis can be a difficult thing for adults to wrap their heads around and can be even more challenging for a child to understand. No one wants to have a conversation about themselves or a loved one being diagnosed with cancer with a child, but they deserve to know what is going on […]