As we look to our annual celebration of Father’s Day this Sunday, I know there are many dads out there, like me, who may experience a fresh wave of grief on this occasion, as a result of no longer having…
View ResourceChildren & Grief
Here is a description of children and grief.
Grieving the Death of an Adult Child
“If she were eight, everyone would understand my grief. Why can’t they understand it now? Even though she was forty-eight years old, she was still my daughter” Other parents who have experienced the death of an adult child often echo…
View ResourceMy Dad’s Death Made Me Dread Father’s Day — But Here’s Why I’ll Still Celebrate It
I don’t like Father’s Day. Not because it is a holiday used by companies to make money — but because my dad is dead. In case you have not been on the internet, watched TV, listened to the radio, read…
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Help for Kids
Do you know someone who died? Your Mom? Your Dad? Your brother or sister? Your grandparent? Your friend? You are not the only one! Lots of children and teens have experienced the death of someone close to them. Hopefully this…
View ResourceA Safe Place for Kids to Grieve
Our purpose is to give kids their own place to deal with their feelings with other kids who have suffered major losses. Kids can often help kids better than adults can, because they understand a lot of things that adults…
View ResourceChild Grief Education Association
The mission of the Children’s Grief Education Association is to provide grief education and support to bereaved children, their families and professionals in schools and community organizations through local, national and international outreach and training.
View ResourcePBS – When Families Grieve
Find links to activities that help children deal with grief, and get additional advice and support—from PBS KIDS, PBS Parents, and beyond.
View ResourceThe Moyer Foundation
The mission of The Moyer Foundation is to provide comfort, hope and healing to children and families affected by grief and addiction. Our innovative resources and programs address the critical needs of children experiencing powerful, overwhelming and often confusing emotions…
View ResourceAbout Childhood Grief
The death of a family member, friend or other significant person is a lifelong loss for children. It is normal for children to miss the person who died and to experience grief that might come and go with different levels…
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