HDYO believes in the importance of talking to children, about Huntington's disease, in a safe and appropriate manner. Families affected by Huntington's have additional stressors when children are involved. Parents and caregivers may feel the best way of protecting children is to shield them from the knowledge that Huntington's is in the family. While this coping style may appear to benefit the family in the beginning, it is unfortunately detrimental to the child in the long run. We've outlined some quick tips for speaking to children about HD in this short video. For a complete list of topics and tips, visit the Parents section of HDYO.org.