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September 8, 2025 35 mins

In this S5E2 Schoolutions Teaching Strategies conversation, you'll hear from Brett Fox (Hopecam) and Suzanne Stone (Livestrong), who discovered a shocking gap in resources for teachers and parents dealing with childhood cancer. When a child in your classroom or community is diagnosed with cancer, do you know what to say? 

Their collaboration resulted in My Brave Friend: Emma and Noah Face Cancer Together - the first picture book specifically designed to help K-2 students understand cancer in an age-appropriate, non-scary way.

You'll discover: 

➡️Why 1 in 285 kids will face cancer and how it affects entire school communities 

➡️The exact language to use when talking to young children about cancer 

➡️How isolation impacts not just the child, but entire families

➡️Free resources available to teachers and parents right now 

➡️The simple action that helps kids feel empowered to help their friends

This isn't just about cancer - it's about building empathy, community, and giving children tools to navigate difficult situations with courage and kindness.

Episode Mentions:

Chapters: 

  • 0:00 - Introduction to Brett Fox and Suzanne Stone 
  • 2:00 - Community-Based Research Approach
  • 4:30 - Discovering the Resource Gap
  • 7:00 - Real Stories from the Classroom 
  • 12:00 - The Impact of Isolation on Families 
  • 17:00 - Age-Appropriate Cancer Education 
  • 22:00 - Taking Action: How Kids Can Help 
  • 26:00 - Childhood Cancer Awareness Month Initiatives

Weekly Episode Release Schedule:
🔥 Guest Episodes: Every Monday
⭐ Highlight Reels: Every Wednesday 
💡 Bonus Reflections: Every Friday

Join our community of educators committed to cultivating student success, inspired teaching, and creating inclusive classrooms with a pro-kid mindset focused on the whole child.

📧 Connect: schoolutionspodcast@gmail.com
🎵 Music: Benjamin Wahl

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When coaches, teachers, administrators, and families work hand in hand, it fosters a school atmosphere where everyone is inspired and every student is fully engaged in their learning journey.

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