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Illness Discussion Tips – Delirium
Helpful tips and language guidance to explain delirium to children and teenagers.
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It’s Not “One and Done”: Ongoing Conversations About Illness
These conversations are hard—for you and for your child. But they are important. We want to avoid them as long as possible, but on the…
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Limit Setting
In the midst of illness or loss, setting limits is still important.
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Mindfulness 5-4-3-2-1
This is one of our favorite coping activities.
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Preparing for the Death of a Loved One
Preparing for the death of a loved one is tough. Many parents wonder if, when, and how to tell their children.
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Reflective Listening
Parenting is challenging under the best circumstances. An illness or loss in the family makes it even more difficult.
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Resource Directory
Our comprehensive directory of resources for communicating about parental illness & supporting children throughout.
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School Reentry After Diagnosis
Returning to school after a significant change in the family can fill children with many emotions. This may impact children in different ways at different…
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Supporting a Friend Through Illness
It can be hard to know how to support someone navigating an illness, especially if this is a new illness or the illness direction has…
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Talking About Illness
Communicating with children about a parent’s illness or injury can be challenging.
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Using Books to Facilitate Conversations
Stories can be therapeutic as they help children process information, open up dialogue, and/or elicit further self-reflection and understanding.
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What Parents Should Know About the Child Parent Relationship
The child-parent relationship (CPR) is dynamic and ever-evolving. This relationship is foundational for children as they are greatly influenced by you and the bond that…
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