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Food for the Soul
Childhood cancer is horrible. But you are not alone. This page is filled with words of compassion, wisdom, and encouragement for families who have been faced with childhood cancer and face the impact on our physical and mental health.
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Dr. Matt Rushford
- Oct 6, 2021
- 3 min
Rainbow Sparkle Party
An excerpt from author Matt Rushford's upcoming book, Rainbow Sparkle Party: Notes on Humor, Hope and Courage from a Cancer Dad.
Nicole Boik, MS, CCLS
- Sep 29, 2021
- 5 min
Supporting Teachers and School Staff Members with Children who Had or Have Cancer
Resources for Teachers and School Staff with children who had or have cancer.
Nicole Boik, MS, CCLS
- Sep 22, 2021
- 6 min
Supporting Children that Have or Had Cancer in Returning to School
Find ways to navigate returning to school when you have a child with childhood cancer.
Jodi Vinnai
- Sep 14, 2021
- 6 min
5 Myths About Grief
Jodi Vinnai, a Gold Mom, and podcast host to Healing and Hope through Grief Podcast, dispels 5 myths about grief.
Adriana Lewin, M.A., LPC
- Apr 9, 2021
- 7 min
I Seem to Have Lost Myself Along the Way
After your child's cancer treatment is over, it's easy to feel lost with the sudden changes once again.
Deanna Johnston, M.A., LPC
- Mar 21, 2021
- 4 min
Still Children
Deanna Johnston, M.A., LPC February 15, 2021 From the moment we are born, we start processes of development of self and development of...
Adriana Lewin, M.A., LPC
- Mar 6, 2021
- 8 min
What I wish I Knew at Diagnosis
Adriana shares a few things that she wished she knew and what she believes are just a few things that all parents should know at diagnosis.
Deanna Johnston, M.A., LPC
- Feb 28, 2021
- 4 min
Parental Grief
Deanna Johnston, M.A, LPC February 18, 2021 Moment in Time Grief is experienced throughout the process of cancer treatment. One does not...
Adriana Lewin, M.A., LPC
- Jan 4, 2021
- 7 min
2021, Here I come.
While most people spend the New Year setting goals and planning out how, exactly, they are going to attain those goals, being a mom to a...
Adriana Lewin, M.A., LPC
- Dec 27, 2020
- 10 min
Ringing the Bell: Part 3 -Our Experience
Our Experience If you haven’t read Ringing the Bell: Part 1 - A fly on the wall, please do! You will see how drastically different our...
Alexandra Neenan, Doctoral Fellow
- Dec 12, 2020
- 5 min
"I think my child might have cancer."
I think my child might have cancer, so what do I do now? This article provides practical tools and advice for the early stages of diagnosis
Adriana Lewin, M.A., LPC
- Nov 29, 2020
- 6 min
Thanksgiving Reflections
Thanksgiving. This is my most thankful one. As I reflect on the past year since my child's diagnosis over Thanksgiving.
Kyle Freeland, M.A
- Oct 29, 2020
- 7 min
Conquering Isolation
A Cancer Story Written by Kyle Freeland, M.A. October 29, 2020 As I write this, just about the whole world is currently affected by the...
Adriana Lewin, M.A., LPC
- Oct 20, 2020
- 8 min
Ringing the Bell: Part 2 - To Ring or Not to Ring?
Allowing your child to Ring the Bell is a personal choice, and at times a difficult one. Here's why.
Adriana Lewin, M.A., LPC
- Oct 11, 2020
- 4 min
Ringing the Bell: Part 1
I will have to separate the blog of Ringing the bell into a "series". The first is my first experience as a fly on the wall who happened...
Adriana Lewin, M.A., LPC
- Sep 12, 2020
- 7 min
Talking to Kids About Cancer
By Adriana Lewin, LPC Your child has a cancer diagnosis. Now what? How do you tell your child that they have cancer? How do you tell the...
Adriana Lewin, M.A., LPC
- Sep 1, 2020
- 1 min
My First "Official" published article!
It's Childhood Cancer Awareness Month! I am hoping to bring more resources to my platform in honor of these amazing warrior kids and...
Adriana Lewin, M.A., LPC
- Aug 22, 2020
- 6 min
Reflections: The 3rd Trimester of Chemo
Reflections in the last "trimester" of my son's chemotherapy
Adriana Lewin, M.A., LPC
- Aug 17, 2020
- 7 min
The Art of Forgiveness
Dr. Frederic Luskin writes a powerful article on the Art of Forgiveness related to cancer! Such an excellent read!
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