Talking to Kids About Cancer

One of the hardest parts of being a parent with cancer is figuring out how to talk to your children about what’s happening. Kids sense more than we realize—and they need support, honesty, and reassurance, just like we do.

Our new guide was created specifically for parents of young children (0-10 years old) who are navigating a cancer diagnosis. It’s filled with age-appropriate tips, tools, and language to help you start (and continue) these tough conversations with compassion and confidence.

Inside, you’ll find:

• Developmentally-informed tips for talking to kids ages 0–10 years old
   

• Ways to use medical play, toys, and routines to start and continue conversations
   

• Sentence starters for breaking the news, continuing the conversation, and discussing changes
   

• Ideas for helping your child express feelings safely and creatively

You don’t have to figure this out alone.

Download our guide: Talking to Kids About Cancer

Are you a mental health provider, cancer care practitioner, or nonprofit partner supporting families navigating a parent’s cancer? Order copies of the booklet here.