Resources
More Helpful Information
Medical Terms
- NIH Dictionary of Terms
Simple definitions of common medical terms. - KidsHealth
Articles about diseases and conditions that can affect children and teens.
Digital Resources
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- Kids Health Galaxy – The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
Animation, games, and activities to orient kids to the hospital and common medical procedures. - National Sleep Foundation (Kids)
Child friendly website about sleep. - Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation – SuperSibs!
Caregivers and siblings can sign up to receive mailings over a two-year period that include coping skills and encouragement for siblings as their brother or sister fights cancer.
- Kids Health Galaxy – The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
Free Apps: Name • Device
- Worry Box by Excel At Life • Android
- Nature Melody by Lina Elsayed • Apple
- Breathe2Relax • Android/Apple
- Songza • Android/Apple
- Stop, Breathe & Think • Apple/Android
- Settle Your Glitter • Apple/Android
- Super Stretch Yoga HD • Apple iPad
- Headspace: Guided Meditation and Mindfulness • Apple
- Breathing Bubbles • Android/Apple
- Wellbeyond Meditations for Kids • Apple
- Bubble Snap • Apple
- Recolor • Apple
- Take a Chill • Apple
- Avokiddo Emotions • Apple
Paid Apps: Name • Device
- Positive Penguins
• Apple: $.99 /Android: $1.99 - Bedtime Meditations for Kids
• Apple: $ 4.99 - Mindfulness for Children
• Apple: $4.99 - Scape
• iPad: $5.99 - Drift Away
• Apple: $.99 - Zen Bound Universe
• Apple: $2.99
Printable Resources
- School Sibling Support Forms
A form to tell school staff about yourself and your family’s situation so they can best support you. - About Me Sibling Support Form
A form to share information about you, your schedule and your needs with alternative caregivers when your parents aren’t around.