The annual Child Bereavement Estimation Model, (CBEM), conducted by Denver-based research organization, Judi's House and the New York Life Foundation, estimates that 1 in 14 children in Massachusetts* will experience the death of a parent or a sibling by the age of 18. This means [...]
Self-care in the summer. Along with holidays and school breaks, summer is a busy season for weddings, vacations, and celebrations of all kinds. And this year, many have been eager to get outside when the days are long and filled with sunshine (or rain), [...]
We are so excited for the 125th Boston Marathon! We’re proud to introduce the runners on our 2021 Miles & Memories Team! They will run in the celebrated 125th Boston Marathon on Monday, October 11. The Children’s Room creates safe, supportive communities so that [...]
The Dragonfly The DeCecca family came towards The Children's Room after John's wife, Dina, died in an accident in 2010. John was raising their two daughters, Olivia and Ella, and helping them navigate the death of their mom. "We went away on vacation [...]
Summer Bereavement Camps & Programs For some families, camp is synonymous with summer. The ability to explore the outdoors, try different activities, and meet new friends is part of the excitement of the seasonal break from school. Children who are grieving the death [...]
It doesn’t matter what time of year it is when you are grieving. There are always birthdays, anniversaries, a good grade, a win on the soccer field, a dance recital, or a piano concert that will not be attended by the person who [...]
The One Year Anniversary By Nancy Frumer Styron, J.D., Psy.D, Clinical Director “I can’t believe it has been a year!” Everyone is marking time, recognizing that we have been living with COVID for a whole year. Marking time is also something that we [...]
Boston Marathon Alumni Run Miles & Memories Alumni B.A.A. Virtual 5K Please support our Miles & Memories Boston Marathon alumni as they band together to help us raise critical funds for The Children’s Room! They are each running the B.A.A. Virtual 5K over [...]
The impact of COVID-19 on teens and the importance of connection As we near one full year since COVID-19 began, we find ourselves increasingly aware of the unique challenges that this lengthy and uncertain period continues to bring for adolescents who are grieving. [...]
“Hope is being able to see that there is light despite all of the darkness.” —Desmond Tutu Here in the New England winter months, the days become not only colder, but also shorter and much darker, and these changes may have an effect [...]
The Children’s Room
1210 Massachusetts Ave.
Arlington, MA 02476
Phone: (781)-641-4741
Fax: (781) 641-0012
Email: info@childrensroom.org
Our business office hours:
Monday through Friday
9:30 am to 5:30 pm.
