Our own founding board member and child bereavement expert Phyllis Silverman, Ph D is now the official writer for Psychology Today's new blog "Raising Grieving Children". In her inaugural post, she introduces herself and the influences that have shaped her over the years. Read [...]
The Lenny Zakim Fund renewed its support of The Children's Room in its most recent round of grantmaking. They will support The Children's Room efforts to expand community outreach and training. We have a shared mission and vision of bridging different communities. We [...]
Our Teen Performance Troupe from The Children's Room gave their first show of the season on March 1st at the Arlington Center for the Arts, to a large and appreciative audience. This original, amazing show is based on the actors' experiences in their own [...]
The Children's Room cosponsored a breakfast to bring together all types of programs and organizations that support victims of violence. This effort is being led by The Louis D. Brown Peace Institute in collaboration with many local partners. An important part of the work [...]
3rd Annual Fundraiser to benefit: The Cameron G. O’Connor Foundation …. rippling effects …. Presents an Evening to ~ LIVE ~LOVE~LAUGH~ Saturday, March 28, 2009 7:30pm – Midnight Sons of Italy, 19 Prentiss Road, Arlington, MA 02474 Tickets: $20.00 “The mission of the Cameron [...]
Beautiful little cloth bags with silk strings fill a basket up on the third floor of The Children’s Room. What are they for? These handmade bags are an important part of our “Rock Ceremony,” a ritual shared by every grieving family in our program. [...]
“This was my great grandmother’s memory string,” Laura told Whiskers in a loud voice. “Then it was my grandmother’s, then my mother’s, and now it’s mine.” The Memory String by Eve Bunting is a book about a girl named Laura who tells her cat [...]
When Arlington Friends of the Drama Theatre Director Kevin Mark Kline wanted to find someone to talk with the Rabbit Hole cast about how families deal with grief, Production Manager Ginger Webb began to make inquiries. Ginger soon found that all inquiries led her [...]
Monday, February 9, 2009 starting at 9 am at the Massachusetts State House. The Annual State House Day sponsored by the Massachusetts Coalition for Suicide Prevention takes place at the Massachusetts State House. There will be networking and refreshments from 9am-10am and the program [...]
This workshop is open to the public and is ideal for teachers and other professionals who work with children of all ages. Wednesday, February 18, 2009, 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm (Fee: $25, payable on-line or in person) Location: The Children’s Room, 1210 Massachusetts [...]
The Children’s Room
1210 Massachusetts Ave.
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