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The Cancer Journey for Kids & Teens

Story Time: Henry Learns How Cancer is Treated

In this colorfully illustrated children’s book, Henry and Zoe’s go on an adventure to explore how cancer is treated and what they can do to help their dad.Continue readingStory Time: Henry Learns How Cancer is Treated

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Story Time: Henry Finds Out About Cancer

In this colorfully illustrated children’s book, Henry and his family learn about cancer. Join Henry and his sister, Zoe on their educational and fun adventure.Continue readingStory Time: Henry Finds Out About Cancer

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The Cancer Journey for Parents

4 Ways to Maintain Healthy Relationships with Your Family

The effects of head & neck cancer can make it difficult to properly communicate. We lay out some effective ways to maintain healthy relationships at home.Continue reading4 Ways to Maintain Healthy Relationships with Your Family

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The Cancer Journey for Kids & Teens

Coloring Set #1

Download this set of coloring pages. Kids can learn while they enjoy coloring in the drawings.Continue readingColoring Set #1

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For Caregivers

The Best Approaches to Talking with Children about Cancer

This post discusses the best ways to talk with children about cancer. It offers tips on how to start the conversation, what to say and how to answer questions.Continue readingThe Best Approaches to Talking with Children about Cancer

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6 Steps to Promote Honest Talk with Your Children

Parents diagnosed with cancer are faced with some difficult conversations ahead. Here are six great tips to talk openly and honestly with your children!Continue reading6 Steps to Promote Honest Talk with Your Children

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How to Help a Child Feeling Strong Emotions

Some children will have outbursts that seem to overwhelm them emotionally and physically while others may retreat into silence. However, all children experience strong emotions about a loved one’s diagnosis, they just may manifest in different ways. Even children in the same family may demonstrate feelings differently. As caregivers, it’s important to help kids identify…Continue readingHow to Help a Child Feeling Strong Emotions

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The Cancer Journey for Kids & Teens

Family Crest Activity

A family crest visually represents the things that make your family special. Download this free and share the values and strengths of your family.Continue readingFamily Crest Activity

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The Cancer Journey for Kids & Teens

Try this Activity Sheet: Coping Wheel

A coping wheel is a fun way to explore new tools for coping with challenges, situations or feelings. Fill in each section with a different strategy or tool.Continue readingTry this Activity Sheet: Coping Wheel