Telling children about a cancer diagnosis can be hard. You may be finding it difficult to know what to say.
The information on this page provides advice and support, and includes ways that Maggie's can help.
You may find that you have to process the news yourself first, as this is an emotional time for you too.
There are steps you can take to help your child manage the emotions and feelings they are experiencing:
Children all react differently to hearing about cancer.
If you’re concerned that your children are finding things difficult, then you can ask for further help. Sometimes children don’t know why they’re feeling angry, guilty, tearful or withdrawn.