by Ann Gundlach | Jul 1, 2024 | Grief at Home for Families
One thing to consider in your efforts to support your grieving child is the roles that were played by the individual who your child is missing. Did that person provide practical support or emotional support? Did they offer wisdom and advice? Did they bring fun to your...
by Ann Gundlach | May 30, 2024 | Grief at Home for Families
Have you made a memory box for your grieving child yet? A memory box is a container that has items in it that remind your child of their loved one. It can contain pictures, items that used to belong to their loved one, items from specific activities that your child...
by Maureen Rieder | Apr 29, 2024 | Grief at Home for Families
Focus on joy and gratitude The month of May brings many happy events, from Mother’s Day to graduations, so let’s talk about joy and gratitude. While grief around these events can bring about intense feelings in your child, joy and gratitude can still be present...
by Maureen Rieder | Mar 20, 2024 | Grief at Home for Families
Looking ahead to the transition to summer Transitions can be difficult for any child, but they may be even more difficult for a child who is grieving. There are often a lot of transitions that happen towards the end of the school year and as summer starts. It is often...
by Maureen Rieder | Feb 28, 2024 | Grief at Home for Families
Helping Your Child Grow in Confidence It is sometimes difficult for children and teens to feel confident. This is often even more difficult when a child or teen is grieving. At COJ we are confident that parents and guardians can assist their grieving children to find...
by Maureen Rieder | Jan 31, 2024 | Grief at Home for Families
Let’s focus on self-care this month! As a parent or guardian of a grieving child, this is important for you to focus on! It can be tiring ― mentally and emotionally ― to care for a grieving child. Knowing how to take care of yourself in the midst of that is one...
