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The past nine months have been a rollercoaster of emotions and change for Ashburton parents, Jo and Deane Taylor. Last year their 13 year old son Tom, was diagnosed with stage 4 hodgkin lymphoma. In our parenting slot this morning we are focusing on the realities and practicalities of looking after a sick child, the effect it has on family dynamics, and the sorts of things that can make a tough and worrying situation a little easier to bear.

The past nine months have been a rollercoaster of emotions and change for Ashburton parents, Jo and Deane Taylor.

Last year their 13 year old son Tom, was diagnosed with stage 4 hodgkin lymphoma.

They talk to Lynn about the realities and practicalities of looking after a sick child, the effect it has on family dynamics, and the sorts of things that can make a tough and worrying situation a little easier to bear.

Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details