For Families

School Support

• Classroom Accommodations
• Homebound Services
• Stay Connected to Classmates
• Be Your Child’s School Advocate
• Bullying

Support for Parents

• Support Networks for Parents
• Supporting Marriages
• Parenting Siblings
• Keeping Adult Friendships
• Managing Guilt
• Making Difficult Decisions

Building Better Communication

• Asking for Help
• Offering Help to Families

Spirituality and Faith

• Chaplains and Spiritual Care
• Answering Children's Spiritual Questions
• How to Nurture Spiritual Health

How to Talk to Your Child about Cancer

• Child-Friendly Definitions
• Age-appropriate Information
• How Patients React to Hospital Care

Grief After the Death of a Child

• Helping Siblings with Grief
• Resources for Handling Grief
• How to Take Care of Yourself While Grieving
• How to Write a Condolence Letter
• Gender Differences in the Grieving Process
• How to Plan a Child’s Funeral or Memorial Service

Early Childhood Development

• Early Childhood Milestones
• Questions to Ask Your Care Team
• Cancer's Impact on Early Childhood Social Development
• Early Childhood Intervention
• Early Childhood Intervention for Children with Retinoblastoma
• Language and Speech Skills for Children Ages 1-2 Years

Summer Camps

There are dozens of camps in the U.S. and around the world that can help patients and families enjoy new experiences together while a loved one is being treated for cancer.

Wish-Granting Organizations

The goal of wish-granting organizations is to create lasting, meaningful memories for families such as going on a trip, meeting a celebrity, or receiving a special gift.

Should I Go to Prom if I Have Cancer?

Many patients have considered whether or not to go to prom. They often ultimately recommend going if you are medically able, and it’s something you want to do.

Ways to Pass Time While Waiting

The waiting room is a place where families of childhood cancer patients spend lots of time. Learn about things to do while waiting between appointments.

Siblings

• How to Help Children and Teens When Sibling Finishes Cancer Treatment
• How Siblings React to Hospital Care

Sexual Health During Cancer

Sexual activity is usually safe during and after cancer treatment, but patients should take certain precautions. Patients should know the facts and talk to their care team about sexual health.

LGBTQ Youth

Sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression in children and teens are very personal issues and differ from person to person. During cancer, the discovery process is often more complex.

Journaling

Writing down your thoughts and feelings – whether on paper, computer, or other device – may help you deal with them. Journaling can be a way to express your thoughts and help you put them into perspective.

How to Cope with Body Changes

Your body image is how you view yourself or think that others view you. Learn how to cope with body changes.