How Kids Can be Supportive When Their Friend’s Parent Has Cancer

Friends don’t always know how to help when a friend's parent has cancer. This can be especially challenging for kids.

Children facing a parent’s cancer or loss don’t always know what they want or need, and not every child facing a parent’s cancer or loss wants the same things.

Here are three easy ways your child can be a kind friend whose parent has cancer.

• Drop off a card, picture, treat, or gift.

• Ask if they’re up for talking or playing, but respect if they’re not.

• Remind them that you’re here for them.

Take advantage of more support and resources designed by experts for families affected by a parent’s cancer. Check out our schedule for upcoming webinars by to support parents navigating cancer led by our expert team. You can also order your free Pickles Family Cancer Support Kit, and enroll your kids in our peer-to-peer programs for kids affected by their parent’s cancer, or refer a family you know today!