LISTEN to a recording of Monday's WBUR Radio Boston program on how to talk with children about Newtown's tragic school shooting. Deborah Rivlin, Director of Education & Training at The Children's Room, took part in an expert panel Monday afternoon on Radio Boston - WBUR 90.9, [...]

The Children’s Room sends its thoughts and deepest sympathies to the community of Newtown, Connecticut, and all of the families affected. Those of us who may not have a personal connection to the victims of this school shooting may still find ourselves overcome with [...]

MEDIA RELEASE December 4, 2012 The Children’s Room Welcomes Nanci Gelb to its Board by Cheryl LaMee-Ludwig The Board of Directors for The Children’s Room appointed Weston resident Nanci Gelb as its newest member.  Board Co-Chairs Nancy Lubin-Levy and Michael Gilligan agree that “Nanci [...]

MEDIA RELEASE December 3, 2012 Are Holidays Always Filled with Joy? by Cheryl LaMee-Ludwig While many of us associate holidays with an excess of consumption and a paucity of time, for some there is another element omnipresent – grief.  While we may know of [...]

Sunday, December 9, 2012 7pm Around the Globe The Compassionate Friends Worldwide Candle Lighting unites family and friends around the globe in lighting candles for one hour to honor and remember children who have died at any age from any cause. As candles are [...]

This annual observance for survivors of homicide victims began yesterday, November 20th, and extends until December 20th. During the awareness month, survivors across the state are provided with many opportunities to honor the memories of the loved ones, reflect on their journey as survivors [...]

Please join The Children's Room for an evening of remembrance, comfort, and hope. The Children's Room Community Candle Lighting Wednesday, December 12th, 2012 6:30 - 7:30 pm The Children's Room 1210 Massachusetts Avenue, Arlington We warmly invite you to come and remember a loved one [...]

"Hope Grows Here" in The Children's Room garden... The Children's Room is hosting a garden event for COGdesign (Community Outreach Group for Landscape Design), the nonprofit organization that did so much to help us create our "Hope Grows Here" garden. Wednesday, September 19, 2012 [...]

Sharing memories and commemorating the lives of family members and loved ones who have died is a core part of The Children’s Room. TCR volunteers fly an American flag in remembrance during a 9/11 memorial hike On the eleventh anniversary of the [...]

The Children's Room invites you to join us for some much-needed gardening work this weekend! Fall is right around the corner - and that means a new year of support groups are about to begin again at The Children's Room. Please help us make [...]