What to Do When Kids Don’t Want to Talk About Cancer
Research shows that open, age appropriate conversations about their parent’s cancer helps kids cope. But what should you do when kids don’t want to talk about cancer?
Common Questions Kids Ask About Cancer
When a parent is diagnosed with cancer, kids are bound to have questions. For kids, understanding the world around them is an essential part of feeling safe and secure. Read about four common questions that come up across various age ranges that children have when facing a parent’s cancer diagnosis.
Helping Kids Cope When Their Parent Has Cancer
Helping kids cope is shown to support kids' wellbeing when their parent has cancer. Pickles Group wants to help families find simple ways to cope both during and outside our programs that are simple and helpful.
What to Say When a Parent Doesn’t Look Like They Have Cancer’
What should parents tell their kids about their cancer diagnosis when it doesn’t “look like they have cancer”? There are no easy answers, but these tips can help build trust and support kids and their parents along the way.
How to Help Kids Talk to Their Friends About Their Parent's Cancer
When a parent has cancer, children often rely on their friends and classmates for support. But how can parents help their kids communicate their needs effectively? Learn more.
How To Navigate the Holidays When A Parent Has Cancer
Dealing with the holidays while a parent has cancer can be challenging. Learn how to navigate this time with tips to support your kids.
How Kids Can be Supportive When Their Friend’s Parent Has Cancer
It can be difficult for kids to know how to help when their friend's parent has cancer. Here are some simple ways to be great friend.
Three Tips to Help You Talk to Kids About Cancer
From diagnosis through treatment and beyond, talking to kids about cancer can be challenging. Here are 3 tips to help you talk to kids about cancer.
Mid-Year Community Update
We're proud to share our progress providing free peer-to-peer support and resources to kids affected by a parent’s cancer and our next steps to serve more families this year. Read our Mid-Year Community Update.
Become a Youth Program Facilitator
Apply now to volunteer as a Youth Program Facilitator with Pickles Group! Applications for our fall programming are due by midnight Central Time on Monday, August 29.