Content Overview 
- Summary
- Why Do I Need To Tell My Children Anything?
- Do I Have To Tell My Children By Myself?
- General Guidelines For Telling All Underage Children About Your Health Condition
- Guidelines For Telling Children Who Are Toddlers Through Age 3
- Guidelines For Telling Children Age 3 Through 7
- Guidelines For Telling Children Age 7 Through 13
- Guidelines For Telling Adolescents About Your Diagnosis
- What Other Tips Would Help My Children?
- When To Seek Professional Help For Your Child
- If You Have A Communicable Disease Such As HIV/AIDS
- Additional Resources
Children: Why To Tell About Your Condition And How To Tell
Do I Have To Tell My Children By Myself?
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There is no right or wrong here -- just what you are most comfortable with and what you think will work best for your family. You can talk with your children alone, with one or more other individuals, or ask someone to have the initial conversation for you. Sometimes children will be more open in expressing concerns with the ill parent. At other times, children may feel protective of the ill parent and may be more open with others.
When thinking about who could tell with you, or instead of you, consider the following people:
- Your doctor or nurse
- Your spouse or partner
- Grandparents, a favorite aunt or uncle, or other family member
- Close friends
- A spiritual advisor
- A social worker
- A family therapist or counselor
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