The Lost Pond is a wilded sanctuary space that spans the border between Newton and Brookline, MA. It includes long, meandering trails, a kettle hole, and a quaking bog. A section of the surrounding woods was recently remediated because of its proximity to the [...]
This speech was delivered by Emi Larsen-White at The Children's Room's Circle of Hope Breakfast 2023. My name is Emi. I am the mom to 3 boys - Kai, Ren, and Otto. I am the step-mom to 2 girls - Evie and Alex. I [...]
May is Mental Health Awareness month, a time to consider the need for self-care, seeking help when we or others are struggling, and the benefits of therapy, social support, and the power of community. Like grief, mental health is often avoided or spoken in [...]
As we acknowledge Mental Health Awareness Month, it’s important to highlight the ongoing systems that support youth on a daily basis. The Children’s Room recognizes and appreciates the role that schools and community-based agencies play in providing stability, consistency, and access to a range of [...]
The morning of May 4th was exciting for The Children's Room community as in-person activities are back! We were happy to host more than 300 guests at our annual Circle of Hope Breakfast on Thursday morning at the Westin Waltham after having held our [...]
Fall YIP Graduation: Sudbury students presents a check donation to The Children's Room Though experiencing death can be a life-changing event for anyone, adolescence is a crucial development period. And our program staff consistently listens to our community on how we can better serve [...]
Peer support is at the core of The Children's Room and is fundamental to our mission of creating safe, supportive communities so that no child, teen, or family has to grieve alone. Based on research, children who have experienced the death of a significant [...]
November 7, 2022 – Last week Arlington sporting goods store, Sports Etc., gifted The Children’s Room with a generous donation with funds raised from their October fundraiser. We appreciate the kindness and generosity of Sports Etc. and are thrilled to have their support. This [...]
National Children & Teens' Grief Awareness Month According to the 2022 Childhood Bereavement Estimation Model (CBEM) published by judi's house, one child out of every 14 in Massachusetts will have a parent or sibling die before graduating from high school. As a culture, [...]
Coming to cinemas ahead of Children’s Grief Awareness Day is Dear Zoe, a poignant and powerful coming-of-age drama based on Philip Beard's 2005 award-winning novel. It tells the story of Tess DeNunzio (played by Stranger Things star Sadie Sink), her mother Elly (Jessica Capshaw), stepfather David [...]
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.
