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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.
KiteCrew App
Redkite’s task management app, KiteCrew, is a great way to provide meaningful support to a family. Simply invite a crew of ‘helpers’ and input tasks for them to take care of, like transport, meals, help with the kids, social visits, or grocery shopping. Designed by health professionals, KiteCrew turns offers of ‘let me know what I can do’ into actionable tasks.
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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