FREE GUIDE
What to Tell the Kids
Talking With Your Children
When a Grandparent Is Sick
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Not Sure What to Say to Your Kids?
Your parent is sick, and your kids can tell something is different. Maybe you've already said something and you're not sure it was right. Maybe you haven't said anything yet. There's no perfect speech. What your kids need is an honest explanation that fits their age, and the reassurance that you're still there. This guide gives you the words to start.
In this guide, you'll learn how to:
Find the Right Words for Your Child's Age
From toddlers to young adults, with sample phrases you can use this week.
Answer the Hard Questions Honestly
Including "Is Grandpa going to die?" and "Did I do something to cause it?"
Give the Adults in Their Lives a Heads-Up
Simple scripts for teachers, coaches, and childcare providers.
About Joni
I'm Joni A. Lamb, a licensed clinical social worker. I spent seven years in pediatric oncology helping parents explain serious illness to their kids. Then my dad got cancer while I was raising a toddler, and I needed those words myself.