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The Cancer Journey for Kids & Teens

12 Essential Books About Cancer for Kids and Teens

These essential books about cancer can help children gain insight into the meaning of a diagnosis, possible treatments and side effects that may occur later.Continue reading12 Essential Books About Cancer for Kids and Teens

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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 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 Methods to Support Your Family’s Communication & Growth

Your family is a huge well of support after a cancer diagnosis. Create an open, honest space to help your family not only survive an illness, but thrive.Continue reading6 Methods to Support Your Family’s Communication & Growth

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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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The Cancer Journey for Parents

Easy Ways to Help Your Child Understand Cancer

Looking for easy ways to help your child understand cancer? Use these tips to talk to your child about cancer, explain cancer treatments and support your child?Continue readingEasy Ways to Help Your Child Understand Cancer

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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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Telling People About Your Cancer: Your Child’s Mentors

After being diagnosed with cancer, many people want to tell those close to them. Use these tips to tell your child’s instructors about your cancer diagnosis.Continue readingTelling People About Your Cancer: Your Child’s Mentors

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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