Parenting at a Challenging Time - Help for Parents with Cancer

Explore a comprehensive talk on supporting children and teenagers when a parent has cancer. Learn about developmental perspectives on illness understanding, effective communication strategies, and approaches to promote resilience in families facing this challenge. Gain insights into the Parenting at A Challenging Time program, developed by child development experts to enhance parent-child communication during parental illness. Discover age-appropriate methods for discussing illness, treatment, and prognosis with children, as well as techniques to foster healthy coping mechanisms. Examine the importance of open communication, consistency, and tailored approaches for different developmental stages, from preschoolers to teenagers. Understand common false beliefs, challenges, and potential traumas associated with parental illness, and access valuable resources to support families through this difficult journey.

Introduction
Parenting at a Challenging Time
Not Having Support
The Star in the Center
Why Does This Matter
Open Communication
Consultations
Supporting Childhood Coping
Metaphors
The Talk
Expectations
Developmental Stages
Consistency
Preschool
Picking up Toys
False Beliefs
Elementary School
Family Time
Teens
Coping Strategies
Challenges vs Trauma
Resources
How do you know if a child is not healthy