What is grief? Most people respond by saying it is sadness, but grief is far more expansive and complicated. It has many feelings attached to it, often several at the same time. Historically, it has been thought that infants and children do not grieve, [...]
This fall brings new and exciting ways of doing things at The Children’s Room. We continue to be committed to providing direct grief support services - both in person at our Center in Arlington, in the Community at Schools or Community Organizations, and through [...]
“August is like the Sunday of Summer…” This meme has been popping up across social media and traded in text messages as adults feel the approaching close of summer and tug towards transitions into the fall. Kids have also felt changes approaching as [...]
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 [...]
Adolescence can be a unique time full of life challenges, milestones, relationship dynamics, and identity exploration. Having different needs and personalities, teens also often grieve in their own personal ways. Here TCR's Program Manager for Schools, Community, and Adolescents, Christine Lambright, and Program Coordinator [...]
Graduation and beyond The Children’s Room is proud of our graduating seniors. We're proud of our graduating seniors and appreciate all that you have shared! We also recognize that the past years might have felt quite different than usual for students, and we [...]
“For thousands of years, people have held festivals of light. Some of these festivals help brighten winter. Others welcome spring. Lights are kindled to honor the dead and to celebrate birth. Throughout the year, lights shine on special days.” — Nancy Luenn, Celebrations [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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.
