Page 11 - Family Programming - When a Parent Has Cancer
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Understanding and Helping Our Children What should we Generally speaking, children will show a level of expect to see from understanding and behaving that is in keeping with their age and development. our children? Babies and Toddlers: • Have no understanding of cancer or illness • May notice changes in routines or reactions from close people in their lives • May show frustration through tantrums or acting out • May be erratic for a period of time regarding eating and drinking • May react with anxiousness when separated from their parent. 11
