There are children who are grieving all around us: in our families, our neighbourhoods, our classrooms, our sports teams. Children grieve in their own unique way when someone in their life dies. Find out how you can support them.
It’s the beginning of a new school year. Yay. Students are either terrifically excited about seeing their friends, starting new classes, and getting back into familiar routines, or suffering from terrifying nightmares. (By the way, some of their teachers may be returning to school with similar feelings!) For the students [...]
Talking to children about death and dying can be a daunting task for many reasons; for instance, a child’s understanding of death and dying depends on their age and stage of development. However, if a child is asking a question, they are ready to hear an honest answer. A caring adult can help [...]
Holidays are a wonderful time to get away from our normal activities, but have you ever considered your holiday travels as a time to educate your family on death and dying? Every year, I’m drawn back to the town where my family migrated from Norway via the US. It’s name [...]
