article_snippet: But I forgot that children don't have the same images of people being bald and throwing up. '
article_snippet: Created by the Fruit Fly Collective using money raised through Red Nose Day, the resource pack provides invaluable guidance to parents on how to talk to the resource pack children about what cancer is and the treatments and side-effects involved.
article_snippet: As Ebba explains, children often need reassurance about issues that adults wouldn't usually consider - like whether cancer is contagious - and are most alarmed by the hair loss caused by chemotherapy. '
article_snippet: For any other parents who find their children in the same terrible situation, Ebba has the following advice: 'I think it's really important to let children get involved and have an active role as much as children can. '
article_snippet: Just like adults, if children feel included and are able do something to help it gives children an important feeling of having some control over children situation.'
article_snippet: Children already know when something is up, Children sense the emotional temperature and see the hugs and furtive conversations so you can't lie to Children, especially if Children are older child as Children might get upset when Children find out.
article_snippet: You don't want to fall apart in front of Children but don't totally hide what you're feeling either, let Children be part of your journey.'
article_snippet: and I think it's really important to be honest with children because healthy communications help families get through cancer more easily.