The Team Up soccer tournament was successful in every way – so successful that we are already looking at our calendar to schedule it again for next year!  We would like to thank all of the volunteers who helped to make the day run smoothly, with special recognition to Justine Bloch who chaired the event [...]

We know — October seems so far off — this school year isn’t even over yet! But, the date has been set, and we are already at work preparing for Memories That Move Us. The Children’s Room annual memories walk will take place on Sunday, October 3rd in Arlington.  We hope that you will mark [...]

Mark your calendar – and join us on Saturday, June 26th for the Team Up for The Children’s Room Soccer Tournament and family fun day. In addition to the tournament, there will be food, face painting, soccer shooting competitions, a silent auction, and more!
Latest news: It has been confirmed . . . 2 Boston Breakers will [...]

For most, adolescence is a period of life defined by growth and new beginnings. Yet for many teens it can be a time marred by grief and turmoil. This workshop will explore how teens make sense of and negotiate between these two competing worlds.  Social workers, counselors, teachers, parents, and any adult working with teens will [...]

Our annual Circle of Hope one-hour inspirational fundraising breakfast will take place on May 5th from 8:30-9:30 at the Newton Marriott. Basic Driving Directions are available, or you can map out a Door-to-Door Route.
For more information about the breakfast or to RSVP contact us at info@childrensroom.org.

How has your relationship with your in-laws changed after your spouse’s death?   Was it a good relationship before the death?  Have they continued to make you feel that you are and will continue to be a part of their family?  Or perhaps it is too painful for them to remain in close contact.  You and/or [...]

The Children’s Room Teen Performance Troupe has been on the road, performing their original skits and answering candid questions in middle schools, high schools, colleges, and social service agencies across Massachusetts.  The teens bravely and honestly share their personal grief stories and experiences with their audiences.
So often kids hold feelings of grief deep inside, and [...]

We offer a series of workshops that provide practical information and strategies to address challenging topics related to death, divorce, illness, or any crisis of loss.  These workshops are open to the community, and continuing education credits are available for participants. Workshops run from 9:30 am – 4:30 pm at our house in Arlington.
Our Spring-Summer [...]

Dr. Victoria Arthur is running the Boston Marathon this year, not because she is devoted to running (she’s just beginning to train in earnest) or because she loves marathons (this is her first!). Victoria is running in memory of her brother Pete, and to give back to The Children’s Room, where her sister-in-law, Jen and [...]

Our Parent Alumni Group is hosting a discussion group on Sunday, March 7, from 6:30-8:00 pm.
Please join us for an evening of conversation around the topic of helping your teenager through their loss. Alumni parents, current parents, and waitlist parents are all welcome, as well as anyone interested in joining the discussion around this topic.
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