We want to express our condolences to all the parents who have experienced a loss due to stillbirth similar to Chrissy Teigen and John Legend. The death of a baby from miscarriage, stillbirth, or at or after birth, is a devastating loss. So many [...]
Today, JetBlue Airways released a short documentary-style film featuring Maria Duffy, Annual Giving Manager for The Children’s Room, the leading child bereavement organization in Massachusetts. The film highlights Maria’s journey in running the virtual Boston Marathon in memory of her mom, Paula, and the [...]
When a spouse or partner dies, the surviving parent is trying to navigate his or her own grief, while at the same time raise children and teens who are also grieving. Research has consistently shown that the better a surviving parent or caregiver [...]
Back to School 2020 As the summer winds down and fall begins to arrive, conversations about transitions are happening all around us. Plans for returning to the classroom are up in the air for many. The prospect of remote learning at home is a [...]
Expressive Activities adapted for Bereaved Families during COVID-19 The National Alliance for Grieving Children recently hosted a webinar presented by The Children’s Room clinical Program Team entitled, “Family Night in a Box: Expressive Activities adapted for Bereaved Families during COVID-19”. The intention of the webinar was [...]
Saying Thank You to Board Chair, Michael Nagle When Michael Nagle walked through the blue door of the yellow house known as The Children’s Room in 2006, becoming the Chair of the Board of Directors was the furthest thing from his mind. Michael, [...]
The Children’s Room Teens during COVID-19 As much as The Children’s Room has supported all our TCR families closely during this pause in programming, we have found our thoughts continuously pulled back to our teens and how this unusual COVID-19 time might be impacting [...]
Each year our Marathon Team plays a crucial role in raising much-needed funds to support TCR’s services for grieving children, teens, and families. Runners receive ongoing support from The Children’s Room in reaching their fundraising goals. Thanks to the generosity of the John Hancock [...]
The Children’s Room is one of the local nonprofits sharing in The Cummings Foundation’s $25 million grant program in 2019. The Arlington-based organization has been awarded a $300,000 Sustaining Grant, to be disbursed over 10 years. Executive Director Liz Cohen and Philanthropy Director Kim [...]
Grief is a natural byproduct of loss. It has been nearly 22 years since Prince Harry lost his mother at 12-years-old. Prince Harry has only recently opened up about his mental wellbeing to the general public. In a recent interview he explained that “My way of [...]
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