When facing multiple hospital visits, it's important to plan for your child's schoolwork. They'll stay on track and it'll help them feel more normal. This guide on balancing #school and an illness shares the basics to help you make a plan. bit.ly/4wSPixG

Life as a #cancer #survivor can be overwhelming, especially for kids. While parents help, it's important for them to feel some control. This free workbook for #bloodcancer survivors helps kids understand and navigate life post-cancer. Get it at bit.ly/4qIl0Mx

Self-care isn't one-size fits all. It's doing what matters to you. Find things that energize and refresh you, whether it be exercise, sleep, a hobby or just a good laugh. Get more tips on self care at copingspace.org/parents-3/pa… #selfcare #mentalhealth

#BloodcancerAwareness Month honors the many whose lives have been changed forever by #leukemia, #lymphoma and more. Leukemia is the most common cancer in kids under 20. Luckily there are many orgs, like @BloodCancerUtd, who can help. Learn how at bloodcancerunited.org

¡Feliz Mes de la Herencia Hispana! Did you know that everything on CopingSpace is also available in español? Whether you need ways to help your child cope with a serious illness or resources for a sibling who's struggling, you can find them at copingspace.org/es/.

Pediatric palliative care can help most kids with a serious illness as early as diagnosis. But many avoid it because they think it means their child is dying. This is not true at all! Learn all about pediatric palliative care and how it can help at bit.ly/4fpZaJV

September is #childhoodcancerawareness month. In honor, we've pulled together a bunch of articles to support your family through this. Whether you're days out from diagnosis or finished with treatment, CopingSpace has information and resources to help. bit.ly/4w5bwwZ

Feeling overwhelmed juggling your child's medical needs, back to school season and/or just life? Take a breath, then write down all that needs done. Prioritize each based on importance and timeline. Finally think about who can help. For more tips visit bit.ly/3EHt3jP

#Childhoodcancer affects both your child's body and mind. This can make school hard. But parents, teachers and other school staff can set them up for success. @ASK_CCF created the Childhood Cancer Edu Toolkit to help your child get support. Find it at bit.ly/44CAJm2

Many families switch to #medicaid when a child gets a serious illness. But that doesn't mean it's simple! #socialworkers are a great resource but it helps to understand it yourself. @TriageCancer has a free guide to answer many common questions. Get it at bit.ly/4aj67KL

"Sneak Peek"! Our annual two-day team building event with Baker Tilly in Philadelphia is off to a great start! Having so much fun with this incredible team. Stay tuned for more details to follow!

Every stitch is a reminder that someone cares, and every smile is proof that kindness matters. Together, we're creating comfort that families will never forget. #CaseForSmiles #TestimonialTuesdays #Comfort #Kindness

Change is hard for kids & going #backtoschool is certainly a big one. Whether due to an illness or summer, the return can bring up lots of big emotions - and big (often difficult) reactions. But you can make it easier, on them and yourself! Find out how at bit.ly/45sF2lh

Having a child with medical needs can mean learning what feels like a whole new language of medical terms. It's overwhelming for adults, nevertheless kids. Kid friendly medical dictionaries can help. We like @Nemours KidsHealth Dictionary. Check it out at kidshealth.org/en/kids/word/

If your child has #cancer or another illness, you're already worried about their body. But when do you need to worry about their #mentalhealth? We're here to guide you. View warning signs of #trauma by age and find resources and ways to help at copingspace.org/children/

Behind every pillowcase is a volunteer's love, a donor's generosity, and the hope that one small moment of comfort can make a difficult day a little easier. Together, we're wrapping children in kindness and compassion when they need it most. #CaseforSmiles #Love #Comfort #Hope

Summer camp means new kids - and that can also mean new questions. This can be tricky for patients and siblings as they don't want to be different from everyone else. Having set answers beforehand can help. Learn how to prepare your child at bit.ly/4uMJG82

Our volunteers continue to show up every day, in every way, spreading kindness, joy and comfort to children and their families when they need it the most. We could not do any of this without so today we say THANK YOU from the bottom of our hearts!!💞 #CaseForSmiles #Volunteers

#Grief: We all do it differently. And there is no wrong way to grieve. But did you know #gender can play a large role? Men and women typically grieve differently, which can create conflict if they don't communicate well. To learn more visit at bit.ly/4ffqrPy

Having a sibling with a serious illness is scary and confusing for kids of all ages. But stories can help! The Twists and Turns of Sibling Snail Trail is a picture book for school age siblings to help them learn healthy ways to cope. Check it out at bit.ly/4dQz0Oo