Parenting is hard.

Having cancer is hard.

Parenting with cancer feels impossible.

You’re not alone.

Welcome to this space where you will find support, guidance, tips, advice and the recognition that parenting with cancer is tough.

It doesn’t matter what your family looks like, or if you’re just diagnosed, in treatment, living with, or now cancer free, we will help you navigate family life and the challenges parenting throws at you.

parenting with cancer Conference: MAY 25th 2024 | London

Understanding the specific needs that surround a parent living with cancer.

This conference is for parents living with cancer, and health and social care professionals who support them. We have expert talks, parent voices, children’s stories, relevant charities and a showcase of new support practices.

Agenda follows six sessions:

1) Talking to children (Caroline Leek, Professor Alison Metcalfe)

2) Supporting children (Caroline Penney, Penny Phillips, Sarah Helton, Victoria Kessell)

3) Life as family (Catherine Kearney, Sam Petrie, Lesley Howells)

4) Life outside of the family (Ruth Strauss Foundation, Shine Cancer, Mummy’s Star,

5) Parenting in palliative care (Professor Cherith Semple, social worker, St Josephs, Apart of me)

6) New ideas & practices

coaching sessions

Join a parenting coaching programme to help you navigate family life.

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3am worries

  • Changes in behaviour

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  • Big emotions or no emotion

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  • Refusing to talk

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  • Talking about cancer

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  • Will this damage my kid?

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  • Gossip at school gate

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