If you're reading this, chances are you're trying to do something incredibly hard, hold yourself together while also protecting the small person who means everything to you.
Young children don't always have the words for what they're feeling. They might become clingier, quieter, or more unsettled. They might ask the same questions over and over, or not ask anything at all. Whatever your child is doing, it's likely their way of making sense of something that even adults struggle to understand.
You know your child best. We're just here to help.
We've pulled together a range of support to help you and your child during this time. Little Ripples doesn't run days out directly, but we've connected with brilliant organisations who do, and we're here to point you in the right direction.
Co-designed with young people and families who have experienced cancer. Age-appropriate guides, conversation starters and tools to help you talk to your child about cancer in a way that feels manageable, for both of you.
Explore free resourcesYour child's school or nursery can be one of your greatest allies right now, but only if they know what's going on. We've put together information you can share to help the adults around your child understand what your family is going through.
Information for schools & nurseriesWe connect families to trusted organisations offering support across different areas of need.
Making memories as a family doesn't have to stop. These organisations offer days out and experiences for families affected by cancer, because joy and laughter still matter, even on the hard days.
Memory-making days, activities and counselling for children of families affected by cancer.
Visit The Chris Aked FoundationFree gifts, experiences and holiday breaks for families financially affected by a cancer diagnosis.
Visit Something to Look Forward ToAdventures and experiences that remind families facing cancer that life is still for living.
Visit Life is for Living FoundationOrganisations offering emotional and wellbeing support for children and young people affected by a family cancer diagnosis.
Hope supports children and young people aged 5 to 25 when a loved one has been diagnosed with a serious or life-threatening illness. Support is available across the UK via Hope Online, where young people can chat privately to the online support team or join their peer support community.
Visit Hope Support ServicesYou're doing an incredible job, even when it doesn't feel like it.
If there's something you need that you can't find here, please reach out. We'll do our best to help.
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