Articles
The following articles can be helpful for parents talking with their child or teenager about a serious illness in the family.
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Addressing Misconceptions
Strategies for providing children with developmental appropriate understanding.
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Child Development Stages
Similar information can be found in A Tiny Boat at Sea by Izetta Smith. The book was designed to help children who have a parent…
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Conflict Resolution Skills
Wonders & Worries groups focus on building understanding and coping skills, such as strategies for resolving conflict. Below are three tools you can use to…
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Coping: Is My Child OK?
Research has shown that one of the biggest concerns parents have when they are diagnosed with a chronic illness is the emotional health of their…
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Family Rock Garden
This is one of our favorite activities.
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Fun with Drawing
There are so many apps for phones and tablets these days that can keep people connected in a playful way.
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General Guidance
Feel free to use these helpful guidelines when discussing illness with children.
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Helpful Language
Children may hear medical terminology more frequently when a parent is navigating an illness.
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Home Coping Kits
One of the best loved activities at Wonders & Worries is when the children get to make their own coping kit!
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How Busy is Too Busy?
Parenting Tip – How Busy is Too Busy?
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How to Prepare for a Hospital Visit
When a parent is in the hospital, it can be hard to determine if and when a child should visit.
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Illness Discussion Tips – Cancer
A cancer diagnosis is overwhelming. Many parents wonder if, when, and how to tell their children.
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