Serious childhood illnesses like cancer cause major stress for patients and families. While many cope, some children, siblings, and caregivers develop persistent traumatic stress or
Understanding the key differences between an evaluation conducted by child’s school district and a comprehensive neuropsychological evaluation can help parents determine the best course of
Aromatherapy can benefit children by using fragrant essential oils as a complement to conventional medicine. Misused, though, the critical oils in aromatherapy can be harmful
Acupressure bands and seeds are tools used to stimulate acupoints. They can be left in place longer than acupuncture needles. They apply gentle, constant pressure
As parents begin to nurture self advocacy in children regarding their health issues, adherence and self management are important to understand. This is a process
For many families, a combination of basic supportive interventions and time help them cope with the stress that cancer and treatment may bring to the
This resource details the complexities of caregiving, how to have a caring, honest conversation with family members around the topic of caregiving, and tips on
The ups and downs of childhood cancer can make the ability to adapt and recover feel like a mental marathon. Building resilience — best described
