This archive report was first published on 28 October 2019.
Supporting a Parent Whose Child Has Cancer ¶
On October 28, 2019, a parent's worst nightmare became a reality for many families. Cancer, a disease that affects millions of children worldwide, had taken a toll on their little ones. As a friend or family member, it's essential to be there for them during this challenging time.
Here are 10 ways you can support a parent whose child has cancer:
- Check in regularly, whether it's over the phone or in person, to show you care.
- Take care of the other kids by picking them up from school, dropping them off in the morning, or inviting them for a sleepover.
- Cook for the family, offering to take care of meal prep and freezing food for a couple of weeks.
- Take them out for a treat, bringing their favorite food to the hospital or taking them out for lunch.
- Help with household chores, such as laundry, cleaning dishes, and grocery shopping.
- Take care of updates, making phone calls to close family and friends whenever there are important updates.
- Make a care package with their favorite items, such as scented candles, shower gel, and bath bombs.
- Take shifts with them at the hospital, giving them a chance to relax and unwind.
- Organize a small fundraiser to support them financially.
- Be a shoulder to lean on, listening to them whenever they need someone to talk to.
