Creating summer routines

Creating summer routines

It can feel jarring to go from the routines of the school year to the much less structured summertime, especially for a child who is grieving. So how can parents create routine for their kids to help with this during the summer months? One fun idea is to have a theme...
Let’s talk about sleep!

Let’s talk about sleep!

Let’s talk about sleep! As we all know, sleep is incredibly important to our well-being, but even in the best of times, it can be challenging for some of us to get enough sleep. And grief can sometimes make sleep even more challenging…but it also becomes even...
Planning for summer success

Planning for summer success

The end of the school year is approaching! This can be an exciting time for some who are anticipating the break, and a stressful time for others who are trying to figure out what to do with their children and themselves during that time. The summer break does provide...
Self-care, in moderation

Self-care, in moderation

We at COJ often talk about ways to practice self-care for ourselves, but it might be time for a refresher on self-care. Self-care, at its most basic level, is the practice of caring for ourselves. However, when we talk about self-care, we aren’t talking about just...