Help around supporting children after a parent is diagnosed with cancer
1. listen and acknowledge their feelings
This is such an important parenting skill to have, but often we forget when things become stressful
2. know that all behaviour is communication
Becoming a detective to understand your children’s feelings by interpreting their behaviours
3. finding different ways to communicate
Good communication is key to a happier family life, but how to do it when challenges arise?
4. creating new ways for them to cope
Working together with your kids to find ways they can safely express some big emotions
5. get schools involved
Tap into the support that schools provide, ask for help or additional systems to be put in place
