When Teens Hear from Those Who’ve Been There

When Teens Hear from Those Who’ve Been There Friendship doesn’t always start with a deep conversation. Sometimes it starts with a shared laugh, a slice At The Children’s Room, we believe in the power of connection, and sometimes, the most meaningful support comes from [...]

2025-06-25T12:27:16+00:00June 23rd, 2025|Memorial Events, News, Resources, TCR Team, Teens, Uncategorized|

How Teen Events at The Children’s Room Help Build Connection and Belonging

More Than Just a Good Time: Teen Events at TCR Friendship doesn’t always start with a deep conversation. Sometimes it starts with a shared laugh, a slice of pizza, or the quiet relief of realizing you’re not the only one who’s been through it. [...]

2025-06-25T12:30:59+00:00June 23rd, 2025|Memorial Events, News, Resources, TCR Team, Teens, Uncategorized|

Navigating Special Days like Mother’s Day, Father’s Day & Other Milestones While Grieving

Navigating Special Days like Mother’s Day, Father’s Day & Other Milestones While Grieving As spring arrives, so do reminders of Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, and graduation season. For many, these are joyful days of recognition and celebration. But for those who are grieving, these [...]

Mental Health and Grief: What Everyday Support Really Looks Like

Mental Health and Grief: What Everyday Support Really Looks Like Grief doesn’t follow a timeline. It doesn’t announce itself neatly or leave when asked. Sometimes, it arrives in expected ways—through tears, silence, or aching memories. Other times, it shows up in less obvious forms: [...]

TCR and Boston Children’s Hospital Partner to Provide Parenting Support for Families After Child Loss

TCR and Boston Children's Hospital Partner to Provide Parenting Support for Families After Child Loss For families facing unimaginable death loss, hospitals are often the first touchpoint—where grief begins and where support is needed most. At The Children’s Room, we know that grief doesn’t [...]

Love and Loss: How Grief Transforms Relationships

Grief doesn’t exist in isolation. It’s deeply personal, but it also reaches beyond the individual, reshaping the way we interact with the people around us. It can bring relationships closer, or it can create distance. It can heighten tensions, test communication, or deepen understanding. [...]

2025-02-19T16:10:15+00:00February 13th, 2025|Holidays, Memorial Events, News, Resources, Uncategorized|

Helping Children Cope with Grief and Embracing New Beginnings

The start of a new year is often seen as a time of renewal, resolutions, and fresh beginnings. But for families navigating grief, this season can bring mixed emotions—a poignant blend of hope for the future and sorrow for what has been lost. At [...]

2025-01-22T20:59:03+00:00January 17th, 2025|News, Resources, Uncategorized|

Governor Healey Proclaims November as Children’s and Teens’ Grief Awareness Month

We’re honored to announce that Governor Maura Healey has officially proclaimed November as Children’s and Teens’ Grief Awareness Month in Massachusetts! This important recognition brings essential attention to the experiences of grieving children and teens and highlights the need for compassionate, accessible community support [...]

2024-11-07T14:26:38+00:00October 30th, 2024|Advocacy, Events, News, Resources, TCR Team, Uncategorized|

A Better Understanding of Grief in Our Community

The Parmenter Foundation recently hosted a powerful panel event at Regis College, bringing together experts from nonprofits to explore ways of better understanding grief in our community. The Children's Room was proud to participate. Christine Lambright, our Program Director for School and Community-Based [...]