Just bumping this thread...I just discovered it whilst looking for something else.
I read the "Now what" book a while ago and I was very impressed with it.
My kids havent read it but for me it described my journey over the years.
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Canteen's 'Mum or Dad has cancer. Now What?' website for teens, young adults
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Canteen's 'Mum or Dad has cancer. Now What?' website for teens, young adults
Canteen's has some great stuff for kids.
You can also order the free book of the website. (There's a 6 week waiting list due to demand at the moment.)
Check it out. It might also give you some ideas as to how your child(ren) might be thinking/feeling at the moment.
Contents:
Head Stuff
Things to focus on // Cancer facts straight up // Getting the information // What are they doing...? // When to worry and.... // Good Googling
Heart Stuff
Changing roles // Relationships: Family // Relationships: Friends // Let’s talk about feelings // Talking is tough // Supporting your parent // Visiting your parent // All about you // When it all seems too much // Getting support // What’s a coping strategy? // Not a saint // Grief and loss // Beyond cancer // When cancer returns // If treatment doesn’t work // When your parent is dying
Practical Stuff
School, study and work // Finances and other // Feed yourself // Recipes
Med Stuff
What cancer is that? // Tests and more tests // Treatment de-coded // Who is that person?
Handy Stuff
Download tips for friends // Download talking cards // Don't freak checklist // Real Stories // Where to get help // Handy links //
You can also order the free book of the website. (There's a 6 week waiting list due to demand at the moment.)
Check it out. It might also give you some ideas as to how your child(ren) might be thinking/feeling at the moment.
Contents:
Head Stuff
Things to focus on // Cancer facts straight up // Getting the information // What are they doing...? // When to worry and.... // Good Googling
Heart Stuff
Changing roles // Relationships: Family // Relationships: Friends // Let’s talk about feelings // Talking is tough // Supporting your parent // Visiting your parent // All about you // When it all seems too much // Getting support // What’s a coping strategy? // Not a saint // Grief and loss // Beyond cancer // When cancer returns // If treatment doesn’t work // When your parent is dying
Practical Stuff
School, study and work // Finances and other // Feed yourself // Recipes
Med Stuff
What cancer is that? // Tests and more tests // Treatment de-coded // Who is that person?
Handy Stuff
Download tips for friends // Download talking cards // Don't freak checklist // Real Stories // Where to get help // Handy links //
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