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Straight Talk: Ask An Expert - Supporting Children Through an Adult Loved One's Cancer Diagnosis

Navigating conversations about a cancer diagnosis—especially with loved ones and children—can feel overwhelming. In this Straight Talk: Ask An Expert session, we share practical guidance, compassionate insight, and real-life tools to help you approach these conversations with honesty, confidence, and care. You’re not alone, and there’s no “right” way—just support, understanding, and hope. ---------- 0:00 - Intro 0:45 - Meet Our Expert: Kaylee Slepicka 2:28 - What Is a Child Life Specialist? 3:55 - Supporting Children of an Adult with Cancer 4:32 - Why Honest Conversations Matter 5:15 - Helping Kids Share Worries 6:04 - Preparing for the Conversation 7:00 - Timing & Following Your Child’s Lead 7:50 - Example of a Conversation 9:50 - Developmental Guide to How Kids Understand Cancer 10:41 - Family Support Through Child Life 11:47 - Medical Play & Reducing Fear 13:51 - Preparing for Hair Loss & Changes 15:53 - Creating Routine & Stability 16:40 - When Cancer Doesn’t Go Away 17:32 - Legacy & Memory-Making 18:53 - Words to Leave You With 22:02 - Contact Information 22:09 - Signs a Child Is Struggling 25:06 - Coping Tools for Kids 27:33 - Navigating School & Peer Questions 30:25 - When More Support Is Needed 32:03 - Community Support for Kids ----------