How to Juggle Cancer and Parenting
How to Juggle Cancer and Parenting Series: Ari’s Story
Be as honest as you can with your children. They will know something is wrong. If you talk to them they will be less fearful. I think the unknown is more frightening than the truth.
How to Juggle Cancer and Parenting
When I was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2010, one of the first things I did was head straight to the book store. I was looking for a book that would tell me how to juggle cancer and parenting my infant daughter. I didn’t find anything that provided helpful information or practical steps I could take to […]
How to Juggle Cancer and Parenting Series: Linnea’s Story
The complexities of raising strong, happy, well-adjusted children while going through cancer treatment is a bit mind-boggling, but it can be done. I remember meeting the amazing kids of some of my fellow cancer survivors, and breathing a huge sigh of relief. Once I could see that my cancer did not have to ruin my […]
Wait. What?
a very crazy day in the life of a cancer patient – and thoughts on completing cancer treatment.
Dear Gem – Month 25
The first rule of getting along with other people after you become a parent is don’t brag about your child all the time. Or ever, actually. I break that rule every day. I’m one of those annoying moms – always trotting out the latest cute or amazing thing that my gorgeous little girl did. If I […]
Dear Gem – Month 23
Today is the one year anniversary of my cancer diagnosis. This is actually a big day for me. It’s the anniversary of the day my life was turned inside out, and it has put me on a wild emotional roller coaster ride. Thinking about this cancerversary has eaten up all my energy and focus lately – […]
Dear Gem – Month 22
You are starting to learn the power of manners, and the call and response of some of our social conventions. You’ve had Thank You down for a little while now, and you are getting so much better with Please. It’s so cute when you say please, you clasp your hands together and look up at […]
Sunset
Sunset, originally uploaded by coffeejitters. The view from Mom’s new apartment: sunset over Puget Sound with the Kingston Ferry. © Copyright Judy Haley 2008. All rights reserved.