Resources:

A child's age affects the way he or she may react to illness in the family. Click here to find information about developmental stages for children facing the illness of a family member, and tips for how you can help.

Many parents and caregivers are unsure about how to speak with their children about cancer. Click here and you'll find Tips for Talking to Your Children about Cancer, written by one of our Child Life Specialists.

Click here for a comprehensive list of books we recommend for anyone affected by the illness of a family member, and those who care for them. The list includes:

• Books for Parents
  • General Parenting
  • Illness in the Family (cancer, other illness, bereavement, etc.)
• Books for Children
  • Illness in the family (cancer, other illness, bereavement, feelings, etc.)
• Books for Counselors, Educators, and other child development and health care professionals
• Media Resources
  • Informative, age-appropriate CD-ROMs, videos and dvd's