Katie (center) and her fellow TCR peers, May 2008 TCR Board Member Katie Gorczyca looks back at her time as a teen and how she’s stayed involved and connected through the years. By Katie Gorczyca I was twelve when my sixteen-year-old brother, Danny, died [...]
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 [...]
Winning Home presenting a grant award check to TCR during a recent visit and tour. We welcome you to learn more by visiting TCR for a tour or visit with our team. According to the 2022 Childhood Bereavement Estimation Model published by Judi’s house, [...]
Grief During the Holidays Foods, decorations, and traditions can be comforting, but they can also be deeply painful to those grieving a death. by Nancy Frumer Styron, PsyD, J.D. Traditionally, November marks the start of the holiday season for those who celebrate in this [...]
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 [...]
Will it be this year? It is a lifetime opportunity! Thanks to the generosity of the John Hancock Non-Profit Boston Marathon® Program, The Children's Room has 6 bibs for the 2023 Boston Marathon on April 17, 2023. We are looking for energetic, committed individuals [...]
Fall Program Update This fall brings some new and exciting ways of doing things at The Children’s Room. We have learned a lot over the past two and half years during the pandemic. We have been so successful in providing all of our services [...]
Teen Resources Christine Lambright, Youth & Community Outreach Coordinator at The Children's Room worked with The Parmenter Foundation to offer these resources for teens. Teen Grief - How Teens Respond to Grief Teen Grief - How to Prepare a Teen for an Anticipated [...]
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