Illness Discussion – Resource Directory
Talking to children about illness or injury can be difficult. Our resource directory aggregates all of our video and article-based resources in one place to help you with these discussions.
Illness Discussion Videos & Articles
The following videos and articles can help parents talk with their child or teen about a serious illness or injury in the family.
Illness Discussion Resource Articles
General Guidance
Feel free to use these helpful guidelines when discussing illness or injury with children.
“It’s Not One and Done – Ongoing Discussions 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 other hand, we want to be the authoritative word for our children to guide them more than peers or media.
Talking About Illness
Communicating with children about a parent’s illness or injury can be challenging.
Illness Discussion Tips – Cancer
A cancer diagnosis is overwhelming. Many parents wonder if, when, and how to tell their children. Talking to children soon after the diagnosis creates a sense of inclusion and trust.