Find more activities for kids at home
Looking for activities and inspiration for keeping your kids entertained at home?
Find out moreWhether you are looking for resources to support your seriously ill child, or siblings of a seriously ill child, Rainbow Trust has plenty of useful information on how you can best support your child.
Our suggestions are rooted in the experience of our Family Support Workers, who have years of experience supporting families with a seriously ill child.
Emotional support through reading
Books for emotional support
Our Family Support Workers have found that reading a book together with children can really help with the development of their emotions and understanding.
This is both for siblings of a seriously ill child who has recently died and also for the sick child. Books help adults and children connect, bring security and help explain things in a creative way. Following is a list of books that are recommended by our Family Support Workers.
Write your own story
This is a true story about a brave little boy whose family was supported by Rainbow Trust. The story is written by his mum and the wonderful pictures are drawn by Josh and his sister. He was only six when this story began
Emotional support through play
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Fun First children's activity newspaper
Our amazing FREE newspaper stuffed full of fun filled puzzles, crafting, colouring and great (ish!) jokes.
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How to make a memory jar
This simple activity helps children think about happy memories while creating something beautiful to help them remember their brother or sis
Let's make it!
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How to support siblings of a seriously ill child
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Our support in numbers
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For families
24/7 support for families across the country, from diagnosis and beyond.
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For siblings
Emotional support for the brothers and sisters of seriously ill children.
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At home
Practical and emotional support to families at home - both in person and virtually.
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At hospital
Supporting families with hospital stays, appointments and admissions.
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With transport
Providing safe transport to vital medical appointments and hospital visits.
