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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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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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Visiting a Parent at End of Life

Visiting a parent in the hospital can be challenging on its own, but when children are navigating a final visit due to an end-of-life situation,…
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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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When Additional Support May Be Needed

When children experience difficult life circumstances, their coping is tested.
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