My six year old daughter asked if cancer means she can't
do anything fun anymore. What should I tell her?
Tell your daughter that she can still have fun with cancer.
She can still play with her friends and go to school.
If she's not feeling well one day, she can rest and watch
a movie or TV. She can have ice cream tooAsk her to think
of all the things that she likes to do for fun. We bet
she will be able to do a lot of them.
My 4 yr old son seems really upset about
her cancer, but he won't talk to me. Do you have
any suggestions to help him open up?
Using puppets can be helpful. Your child can use a puppet
to talk to you when it is hard for them to ask questions
or talk. You can ask the puppet questions too.
What activities can I do with five year old daughter
to help her adjust to all these changes ?
It may be helpful to make a calendar together. This way,
your child knows when she needs to come to the hospital.
You can also mark when fun things are going to happen.
I want to make sure I spend some quality time
with my son - not at his doctor appointments. Do
you have any suggestions on a good time to do this?
Reading can be a time of connection. Grab a snuggle and
a story whenever you get the chance. If you are too tired,
you can listen to a book on tape.
What are some toys that may be helpful during
this time?
- Play doctor's kit
- Dollhouse with family
- Blank paper, crayons, markers,
paint, and clay
- Anything that talks about feelings
- Your child's favorite
toys (before they had cancer)
Do you have a list of websites,
books, and other resources on helping
kids cope?
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