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Navigating Grief: Finding Comfort in Silence
Understand how well-intentioned words can unintentionally cause pain during crisis. Learn what to say and what to avoid when supporting whānau through childhood illness in New Zealand.
Augustus Greenslade
Oct 4, 20254 min read


Your Playbook for the Second Battlefront
Feeling lost in the storm of a family crisis? This is your anchor. A practical guide with tools and scripts to help you advocate for your child and find steady ground.
Augustus Greenslade
Oct 1, 20253 min read


Navigating the Silent Struggles of Siblings of Childhood Cancer Patients
How to Support a Glass Sibling whos sibling is undergoing medical treatment
Augustus Greenslade
Sep 19, 20253 min read


Why My Son with Childhood Cancer Became Rah Rah: Honouring a Child’s Survival Language
When our son Finley was diagnosed with Wilms tumour, he chose a new name — Rah Rah. In the middle of childhood cancer treatment, this became his way of coping and holding on to his spirit. This is the story of how children create survival strategies, and how as parents we can honour their resilience.
Augustus Greenslade
Sep 18, 20252 min read
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