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Annual Memories Walk – October 2nd

Memories That Move Us – Our annual Memories Walk was a wonderful day for our community, and we thank our many supporters for being part of our biggest walk ever!  Please check back soon to see more photographs from the day, featuring walkers in bright green shirts. We will also be posting more news about how this event helped [...]

Going on a Family Vacation After a Death in the Family
Parent Discussion, Sunday, May 1, 6:30 to 8:00 pm

With summer approaching, you might be thinking about a family vacation. After coping with a loss in your family you may decide to redefine your family vacation and make some changes. Others might find comfort in returning to a favorite place or activity. Do you stay with past traditions or do you try something new? [...]

Remarriage, or Committing to a Serious Relationship after the Death of your Spouse
Parent Discussion, Sunday, April 10, 6:00-7:30 pm

Are you thinking about making a more serious commitment to a new partner after the loss of your spouse?  You might be planning to talk to your kids about changing your living arrangement or getting remarried.  How do you balance your role as a single parent with a commitment to a new relationship? Children can [...]

Relationship Changes with Your In-Laws
After the Loss of Your Spouse
Parent Discussion, Sunday, March 13, 6:30 to 8:00 pm

Your relationship with your in-laws may change after the death of your spouse. Perhaps it’s a friendship that will stand on its own, or maybe it wasn’t a positive relationship before the loss. Your in-laws are your children’s family, and you will most likely feel it is your responsibility to keep your children connected to [...]

Dating After the Loss of Your Partner
Parent Discussion, Sunday, February 6, 6:00-7:30 pm

Are you beginning to think about dating again after the loss of your spouse or partner?
It can be challenging to talk with your children about a new relationship. Perhaps you’re asking yourself: How do I get started? Is internet dating safe? Should I introduce my date to my children? There are so many difficult questions [...]

Coping with the Death of a Child, Parent Discussion, Sunday, January 9, 6:00-7:30 pm

The topic of this month’s Parent Discussion Group is Coping with the Death of a Child. Participants will have the opportunity to share stories, experiences and challenges during this open and interactive discussion, moderated and facilitated by The Children’s Room Parent Alumni Group.
The Parent Alumni Group (PAG) is an active group of “alumni” adults, who [...]

Your Changing Relationship with Your In-Laws – Sunday Night Discussion, May 2

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 [...]

Drop-In Discussion Group – May 12

Our parent alumni group is hosting a monthly series of informal discussions on Wednesday evenings. The discussions are open to any parent or guardian of a family who has experienced the loss of a spouse or a child. We hope these discussion groups will be especially supportive for the adults in families on our waitlist.
Topics [...]

Helping Your Teenager Through Their Loss – Sunday Night Discussion, March 7

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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Drop-In Discussion Groups

 Our parent alumni group, who have been through our program, will be hosting a series of informal discussion evenings. We hope these Wednesday evening discussion groups will be especially supportive for parents and guardians of families on our waitlist.
Please RSVP to kim@childrensroom.org to help us best prepare for these meetings. Light refreshments will be served. [...]