Parenting for Survivor

Ahead of Father’s Day, we’re sharing an essay written for Wake-Up Call by Kristin Meekhof, author of A Widow’s Guide to Healing.

C.O.P.S. hands-on programs are designed to allow participants to have a safe space to grieve and process the feelings and memories surrounding that loved one. With twelve Hands-On Programs, C.O.P.S. provides retreats specifically formatted to support the survivors as they…

Survivor recommended- This selection is written specifically for children who have lost a parent in the line of duty.  This colorful story explains how much their parent loves them, always will, and will be looking down on them, sending signs…

Survivor Recommended –  Specific to parent death as an adult Written by Dr. Alejandra Vasquez, JD, CT for Cake While it is natural to assume that we can expect to lose both our parents in our lifetime, it’s often a…

Encourage and support sharing good books and stories about death and loss with children and teens throughout their lives.

Survivor Recommended –  This book talks about feelings and emotions. It also celebrates the love between parents and children is forever, no matter how near or far they are The book is recommended. Ages: 1-5 yrs.

Seattle Based Widowed Mom. Matter-of-fact approach to windowed parenting. Jenny lost her husband to brain cancer at the age of 43 and went searching for answers. She has written books and podcasts and also has many social media accounts to…

As the Puget Sound’s most comprehensive resource for children’s grief services, Safe Crossings Foundation (SCF) is dedicated to helping grieving children after the death of a loved one.

Offering a variety of resources, camps, and toolkits for caregivers of grieving children.

Survivor Recommended –   This book touches on grief and loss while helping explain death to young children and reassuring them feelings of sadness and loss are okay to feel—extensive notes to parents and caregivers with more guidance on answering questions…