Parents Guide

Tricks & Tips for Halloween

For many children, Halloween is a fun and exciting time filled with costumes, candy, and celebration. But for children who are immunocompromised, hospitalized, or dealing with illness and limited energy or mobility, Halloween may look very different.

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Back To School Reentry Tips & Tricks

We’ve compiled camps designed specifically for children with cancer, and other illnesses, and for their SIBLINGS. These programs understand the medical and emotional needs of families facing illness. It also includes grief camps for siblings and families that run throughout the year.

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Friends of Karen Summer Tips

We’ve compiled camps designed specifically for children with cancer, and other illnesses, and for their SIBLINGS. These programs understand the medical and emotional needs of families facing illness. It also includes grief camps for siblings and families that run throughout the year.

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Summer Camps and Grief Camps

We’ve compiled camps designed specifically for children with cancer, and other illnesses, and for their SIBLINGS. These programs understand the medical and emotional needs of families facing illness. It also includes grief camps for siblings and families that run throughout the year.

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Halloween Fun

For those who celebrate, Halloween is a fun and exciting time for kids. But what do you do when your child is missing out on the fun? Whether staying home is necessary for the immuno-compromised, or an ill child is stuck in the hospital for treatment, this disappointing situation is common for many of our Friends of Karen families.

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