Healthy Coping Strategies for Kids of All Ages
January 11, 2023: Part One
Babies and Toddlers: Children Ages 0-5
Kicking off the series, the first webinar will be aimed toward families with young children, birth through five years old. There is so much to deal with early on, particularly when new to the diagnosis. Critical issues to consider are the overall impact of the disease, which specialists to see (when and how often), services your child needs now and, in the future, planning for the best educational opportunities, importance of daily routine sun protection, and more.
Healthy Coping Strategies for Kids of All Ages
February 8, 2023: Part Two
The Grade School Years: Children Ages 6-10
The second webinar in the series is meant for parents & caregivers of children from 6-10 years of age. Topics to be covered will include working with the schools to help them understand your child’s needs, helping kids cope with the disease and interact with their peers, importance of daily routine sun protection, ongoing medical management, and more.
Healthy Coping Strategies for Kids of All Ages
March 1, 2023: Part Three
Tweens and Teens: Children Ages 11-15
Our third kids’ series webinar is directed toward the tween and teen years. Discussion topics will include medical management, helping kids cope with the disease and interact with their peers, participation in extracurricular activities, importance of daily routine sun protection, and more.
Healthy Coping Strategies for Kids of All Ages
April 12, 2023: Part Four
Transitioning into Adulthood: Children Ages 16+
The final webinar in our series will cover considerations as parents and caregivers work with their children to prepare them to launch into a more independent life. Discussion will also include continued medical management, establishing regular appointments with the goal of handing over the reins of control to the teen – young adult, continuing daily sun protection routines, and more.