Wonders & Worries

Wonders & Worries Free, professional support for children and teenagers facing a parent’s serious illness or injury. Services are available nationwide.

We help families navigate life’s hardest moments together—because no child should go through a parent’s illness alone. The impact of a parent’s serious illness or injury on a child can be profound. It can affect their mental health, family functioning, school performance, friendships, growth and development, and overall adjustment. Wonders & Worries provides free, professional support for children

and teenagers through a parent’s serious illness or injury, so that they can reach their full potential. Our Certified Child Life Specialists counsel children and teenagers in understanding the situation and helping them cope. We give parents the resources and support to help their family work through a health crisis. All Wonders & Worries services are offered free of charge – and are available in English and Spanish.

Wonders and Worries will be at ASCO in Chicago, and we’d love to connect with you! If you’re passionate about supporting...
05/29/2026

Wonders and Worries will be at ASCO in Chicago, and we’d love to connect with you!

If you’re passionate about supporting the whole family through their cancer journey, stop by the Patient Advocacy Center, booth 13000.

Discover our programs and free resources to help children and teens navigate a parent’s serious illness or injury — and why more healthcare professionals are bringing this support into the conversation.

Stop by to say hello, swap ideas, and see how together we can create stronger support systems for families when they need it most.

We are so grateful to The Children’s Fund for their generous grant! This gift will go directly toward supporting our pro...
05/28/2026

We are so grateful to The Children’s Fund for their generous grant!

This gift will go directly toward supporting our programs and outreach efforts in the Houston community, helping us reach more families who need us most. We are so thankful for partners who show up for our mission and make this work possible.

Thank you, The Children’s Fund! 🤍

05/27/2026

In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, here's a coping activity made for teens: the emotions playlist. 🎵

Teens are already turning to music when they're happy, overwhelmed, or energized. This activity just makes that instinct intentional and opens the door to a real conversation about how they're feeling.

Sometimes a way to connect with your teen isn't asking "how are you?", it's asking "why this song?"

For more activities like this check out our Wonders and Worries Activity Book: https://wondersandworries.thinkific.com/courses/wonders-worries-therapeutic-activity-book

Recapping an amazing ACLP Conference! It was such a special few days connecting with the child life community. A huge sh...
05/26/2026

Recapping an amazing ACLP Conference! It was such a special few days connecting with the child life community.

A huge shoutout to our amazing team member Michele, CCLS, who presented on Wonders & Worries’ hybrid child life internship model, so proud!

And a big thank you to everyone who joined us and Pickles Group for happy hour during the conference. Until next year! 💙

Legacy is more than what we leave behind. It’s the love we share, the memories we create, and the moments that continue ...
05/22/2026

Legacy is more than what we leave behind. It’s the love we share, the memories we create, and the moments that continue to shape the people we care about most.

This National Legacy Month, we’re honored to highlight one of our referring partners, Inheritance of Hope, for the meaningful support they provide to families navigating terminal illness. Their work helps families create connection, community, and lasting memories during incredibly difficult times.

We’re also sharing one of our WonderChat resources for parents: What Will Be Remembered: Crafting Memories in the Face of Illness — a conversation focused on preserving connection, creating meaningful moments, and supporting children through uncertainty.

Because legacy lives on in love, connection, and the moments families share together. 💙

05/20/2026

Are you attending the ACLP Conference? We’d love to meet you! Stop by Booth 312 to learn how Wonders & Worries empowers children and teenagers through a parent’s serious illness or injury.

We’re excited to share:
✨ Free resources for professionals and parents
✨ Continuing education opportunities
✨ New program initiatives
✨ Ways we can work together to support more families nationwide

Come say hello, connect with our team, and explore how we can make an even greater impact together. 💙

We hope you will join us for Happy Hour on Friday, May 22 @ 5:00PM. RSVP today to save your spot!

We’ve partnered with to bring you Parent Club, a free virtual space where caregivers can connect, reflect, and find pra...
05/19/2026

We’ve partnered with to bring you Parent Club, a free virtual space where caregivers can connect, reflect, and find practical support from Wonders & Worries certified child life specialists.

Sessions are the last Tuesday of each month from 7-8pm CST. Save your spot for our upcoming session on May 26th and join a community that truly understands what you’re going through.

🔗Register: https://kesem.tfaforms.net/f/wonderchat?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZnRzaAR5y5FleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA8xMjQwMjQ1NzQyODc0MTQAAaeJDXBXtabCI2T0Y3z6OrYK7CJyHAYizG6rI7EzYcEZEOQQ6v8mw2Ngi2_iBQ_aem_t7y-bvdopHh4BsfRH-nzBA&utm_id=97760_v0_s00_e0_tv3

What an amazing few days at ONS Congress in San Antonio! Thank you to everyone who visited our booth and took the time t...
05/18/2026

What an amazing few days at ONS Congress in San Antonio!

Thank you to everyone who visited our booth and took the time to learn about Wonders & Worries. A shoutout to Julie, Meredith, Kim, and Deanna for representing our team and a special thank you to the San Antonio ONS Chapter for choosing Wonders & Worries as their supported charity.

We are so grateful! 💙

Headed to ACLP in Chicago? Join us for a casual evening of connection, conversation, and community. ✨We’d love to meet y...
05/14/2026

Headed to ACLP in Chicago? Join us for a casual evening of connection, conversation, and community. ✨

We’d love to meet you and share more about Pickles Group and Wonders & Worries — two nonprofit organizations dedicated to supporting children whose parents are facing cancer, serious illness, or injury.

Come learn about our child life–informed approaches, explore volunteer and professional development opportunities, and connect with members of our teams and others who are passionate about supporting families through difficult times.

Plus, enjoy light bites and drinks while getting to know our communities.

We hope you’ll join us! 💙
RSVP here: https://forms.monday.com/forms/b2eee7f02e28199729ea7f6bc8f8b1c0?r=use1

Address

9101 Burnet Road, Ste 205
Austin, TX
78758

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+15123295757

Website

https://kesem.tfaforms.net/f/wonderchat, https://app.betterunite.com/wondersworries-nowo

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