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Although numerous studies have explored coping strategies employed by parents of children with chronic diseases, there remains a gap in the understanding of children\u2019s coping strategies and their correlation with their and their parents\u2019 anxiety. This study aims to investigate coping strategies and their interaction with anxiety in groups of young patients with cancer, type 1 diabetes (T1D), and their respective caregivers, in comparison to healthy children and caregivers. We recruited a total of 61 control children, 33 with cancer, and 56 with T1D, 7 to 15 years old, along with their mothers. Each participant completed a customized survey and standardized questionnaires. No significant differences emerged in coping strategies used by children among the different groups. However, when examining the association between coping strategy and anxiety, we found specific patterns of interaction between children\u2019s use of coping strategies and their and their mothers\u2019 anxiety levels. 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