28 Apr, 2026
The call comes, and the doctor says the word everyone has been waiting for: remission. And somewhere in the flood of relief, exhaustion, and disbelief, unexpected feelings show up too. They don't quite fit the moment, they’re harder to name, and you feel…guilty that it’s not all pure joy. But if you've been there, you already know. Good news in the world of childhood cancer is rarely simple. And if you're someone who loves a family walking through it, knowing what to say (and what not to say) matters more than you might realize.
14 Apr, 2026
When a child is diagnosed with cancer, the response from friends, family, and community is often immediate and overwhelming in the best possible way. Meals appear on doorsteps, the texts of support pour in, offers to help flood the family's inbox. For a brief window, the whole village shows up. And then, slowly but surely, life resumes as your schedule picks back up while the urgency of those early weeks fades. You assume the family has found their footing, and tell yourself you don't want to intrude. So, whether intentionally or not, you pull back—not out of indifference, but because life happens. But for families navigating childhood cancer, the need for community support doesn't shrink over time: it grows.
31 Mar, 2026
School is so much more than academics. It's where your child sees their friends, feels normal, and has a world that belongs entirely to them. When cancer treatment starts pulling them away from that with missed days, early pickups, or weeks of absence, it can feel like one more thing cancer has messed up for them. That feeling is valid. You and your child can both grieve the change. But there's also quite a bit you can do to protect your child's connection to school, even when treatment makes consistency impossible. Here's how to work with your child's school and keep that thread intact:
