How do I remain hopeful talking to kids about a diagnosis?

Discussing tough topics like illness or loss with children is challenging. How do we remain hopeful while also being honest about difficult realities? In this episode, Kelsey Mora, a dual Certified Child Life Specialist and Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, shares insights and strategies for balancing hope and honesty. She provides us with actionable tips to engage children in meaningful conversations, ensuring they feel seen, heard, and supported.Kelsy is also Chief Clinical Officer at Pickles Group. This non-profit organization provides free peer-to-peer support and resources for kids and teens impacted by their parent or guardian’s cancer. Kelsy provides more information about how to talk to kids about cancer in her blog post.For more information on Kelsey's books, including The Dot Method, a workbook tool that uses hands-on activities to make cancer less scary, less confusing, and more approachable for kids and caregivers, check out this website: https://www.themethodworkbooks.com/As always, please visit https://InheritanceOfHope.org/ to learn more about our resources for young families facing the loss of a parent due to terminal illness.01:00 Introducing Kelsey Mora and Her Work03:24 Navigating Illness with Realism and Hope05:06 Engaging Children in Conversations09:14 Dreaming Big and Scaling Back09:54 Building a Legacy Through Small Moments11:31 Resources for Honest Conversations13:49 How Honest Should Parents Be?17:35 The Nature of Hope in Difficult Times