Let's Face It When It Comes To Cancer
Talking isn't easy!
When it comes to talking to kids and young people it gets a whole lot tougher! Let's be honest not everyone is a talker. But when it comes to kids and cancer they need to know what going on and not a sweeten version. They need honesty! The good news is there's no right or wrong way to talk about cancer with your child. The bad news is there no right or wrong way to talk about cancer to your child. But you do need to talk honestly. They need to know what might happen . . . The need to know how you feel . . .
Is it ok to be frighten, sad, and angry. If you can tell them how you feel that's a good place to start. But if they shut down then you may need to be creative. Don't know if you noticed lately Teenagers but teenagers aren't big on talking any how! There in to texting, twitter and facebook . . . So even though we think that's inappropriate you might need to start there on there level.
Be honest about how you feel. Look mate! I am really angry today, but I'm not angry at you. I angry because your mum's cancer came back! I scared I don't know how to look after mum and you, so you need to remind me if I forget to do something or you need a hand with your homework. Hopefully that will encourage them to talk. Maybe if you both angry you need a run round the basket ball court together.
When you talk don't worry about getting it right first rime round. Or if you can't answer all there question changes are depending on the age of your child you'll have the same conservation more than once. Don't be afraid to That's a good question, let me ask the doctor at my next check up.
But in the mean time the now what website is a resource that can help and if your child is old enough the can talk to other kids who's parents have cancer.
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