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Small Wins, Strong Minds with Pediatric Cancer
Finding Joy When Everything Feels Heavy with Small Wins
When your child is diagnosed with cancer, joy can feel out of reach. The happy milestones you once looked forward to, like first steps, birthdays, or school achievements, are replaced with medical appointments, test results, and the unknown. In all the stress and worry, it is easy to focus only on the big things, like treatment plans or lab results. But sometimes, the most powerful moments are the small ones. A laugh. A nap. A day without pain.
These little moments, called “small wins,” bring strength and hope to families. They may not seem important to others, but to parents and children facing cancer, they are a big deal. Research shows that noticing and celebrating small wins can boost emotional health and build resilience. These tiny victories remind us that joy still has a place, even in the most challenging times. That message is at the heart of the Sassy Carmen Foundation, which supports families through every moment, big and small, on the pediatric cancer journey.