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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 [...]

2025-01-21T03:25:12+00:00January 17th, 2025|News, Resources, Uncategorized|

How LeadBoston Strengthened My Commitment to Equity and Community at The Children’s Room

At The Children’s Room, diversity, equity, and inclusion are not just guiding principles—they are embedded in everything we do. When Kim Cayer, TCR’s Philanthropy Director, joined LeadBoston, it became an opportunity to deepen her understanding of equity and leadership while fostering connections that continue [...]

2025-01-21T03:08:02+00:00January 17th, 2025|News, TCR Team, Uncategorized|

A TCR Teen’s Path to Finding and Understanding Support

When Alex Kennedy was 16, his world changed in a way that nothing could have prepared him for. Cathy, his mother, who had been on life support for weeks following a heart attack, died in the hospital. In those moments leading up to her [...]

2025-01-14T14:43:04+00:00January 14th, 2025|Family Stories, News, Teens, Uncategorized|

Honoring Our Persons Who Died: Creative Ideas for Families During the Holidays

The holiday season can be an especially challenging time for families who are grieving the death of someone important to them. While the world around us may be celebrating, families who are grieving feel the absence of their person deeply. It’s a time when [...]

2024-11-18T03:55:46+00:00November 15th, 2024|Holidays, News, Rituals, 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|

Creating a Supportive Environment: A Volunteer’s Enduring Commitment

For Brenda Walsh-Segesdi, volunteering at The Children's Room has been more than just a commitment—it's been a life's purpose. Since she first walked into TCR in October 1994, Brenda has been a constant source of support, compassion, and understanding for grieving children and [...]

2024-10-29T13:48:12+00:00October 9th, 2024|Advocacy, News, Uncategorized, Volunteers|

TCR Selected to Participate in Harvard Business School Association of Boston’s Community Action Partners Program

We are excited to announce that The Children's Room has been selected to participate in the Harvard Business School Association of Boston’s Community Action Partners (CAP) program. Chosen from a competitive pool of over 25 applicants, TCR will receive pro bono consulting—an invaluable [...]

2024-10-18T15:46:42+00:00October 9th, 2024|News, 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 [...]