09 Jan, 2026
The strike of midnight. The confetti falls. The world buzzes with the excitement of fresh starts and ambitious resolutions, somehow transcending all their cares. It might feel like watching fireworks from far away in the dark of a hospital room. You look over at your child, an anxious crease in your brow as your heart swells with fear and affection all at once. When your child is in treatment, the new year doesn’t change anything. The medical appointments continue, the anxiety persists, and the exhaustion clings to your back. If the “new year, new you” pressure weighs on you while your reality stays the same, you’re not alone. The Permission to Skip the Resolution Pressure You don’t need our permission for this, but it’s worth saying: you don’t need to optimize, transform, or reinvent yourself in 2026. You’re already doing the hardest thing imaginable. New Year’s resolutions weren’t designed for people living in survival mode. So don’t feel like you need to jump on any self-improvement trains, lock down new habits, or carry extra burdens. But maybe, even if you don’t want resolutions, you want intentions.
16 Dec, 2025
When your child is facing cancer treatment, the holidays bring an unexpected layer of complexity to age-old traditions. That letter to Santa sitting on the kitchen counter might list "no more cancer" right alongside requests for LEGOs and video games. The elf on the shelf feels trivial when you're counting down to the next scan. And the magic you've worked so hard to preserve suddenly bumps up against a medical reality that's anything but magical. These moments aren't about choosing between honesty and hope—they're about honoring both.
03 Dec, 2025
When you’re immunocompromised, you may be tempted–and told–to just “stay home,” during the winter months. But for those with delicate immune systems, like kids with cancer, it’s not a viable (or wise) solution. Kids need fresh air, social connection, and the simple joy of experiencing winter, even when their bodies need extra protection. Safety comes first, but isolation isn’t the answer. There are ways immunocompromised kids can participate in winter fun with thoughtful precautions.
