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How to help mums facing childhood cancer
It can be hard to know how to help a mother when their child has been diagnosed with cancer. Offering the right help can make all the difference.
Whether you are a friend or family member, you can help support a mum so she can focus on her child and not get overwhelmed with having to handle everything on her own.
Some mothers may find it hard to ask for help because:
Below are a few ways you can provide meaningful support to mums
Help her with her other children
Help with the household chores
A mother will be grateful for the practical support. There is no one size fits all. Everyone has different ways of feeling supported.
Exploring ways where you can support a mum from initial diagnosis to the end of treatment and beyond is important, because circumstances will change and things which were important in the beginning may be less important as time goes on.
How community can organise support for a family facing childhood cancer with the KiteCrew app
Helping a family whose child has cancer with their day-to-day tasks is a great place to start and make a big difference.
KiteCrew is a simple app that allows a family’s support network to coordinate and organise all the practical help they need. From walking the dog, school pickups or doing laundry. This app schedules daily tasks with a family’s crew of supporters making offering and accepting help simple.
Facing childhood cancer is hard for every member of a family. We are here to give you the information and support you need to help them through this challenging time.
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Your treating team in hospital: Teenagers
Hospitals can be overwhelming and there can be a lot of different doctors and nurses doing different jobs. We give you an overview of who will treat you in hospital.
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Hospitals can be overwhelming and there can be a lot of different doctors and nurses doing different jobs. We give you an overview of who will treat you in hospital.
Staying in the hospital for the first time: Teenagers
When it comes to hospitals, teenagers can be sent to either a children’s hospital or an adult one. We help answer any questions you may have about your hospital stay.
Staying in the hospital for the first time: Teenagers
When it comes to hospitals, teenagers can be sent to either a children’s hospital or an adult one. We help answer any questions you may have about your hospital stay.
Redkite Music Box: Supporting families through music
Redkite Music Box is here to help you and your family while you’re going through treatment, when you are at home, between hospital visits or after treatment is finished.
Redkite Music Box: Supporting families through music
Redkite Music Box is here to help you and your family while you’re going through treatment, when you are at home, between hospital visits or after treatment is finished.
