Our Miles & Memories Marathon Team ran the distance, Monday, April 18, achieving the well-deserved boast of having run the Boston Marathon, but also exceeding our fundraising goal of $100,000. The day was bright, cool, and full of cheering fans. A runner’s delight. We [...]
Internship Training at The Children’s Room is something that happens everywhere and shows up in some form throughout everyone's life. Not everyone, however, wants to train in the field of grief and bereavement. For those practicing in the areas of psychology, expressive arts, [...]
“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 [...]
Holiday time, whatever you celebrate, is often one for decorating, planning get-togethers with friends and family, revisiting photos and traditions from the past, looking at special recipes, and making plans for that day. For many children, teens, and parents, this holiday season may [...]
It is the time of year when people start talking about “the holidays.” Diwali is in October and November. For some, It is right after Halloween that Christmas decorations come out and Hanukkah candles are on display. Others celebrate the solstice or Kwanza. [...]
We are thrilled to share the announcement that The Children's Room "Miles & Memories" marathon team coaches were recently awarded the Grace Johnson Volunteer Appreciation Award. We submitted our recommendation to The Parmenter Foundation for the outstanding support and leadership that volunteers Crissy Straub [...]
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 [...]
Self-care in the summer. Along with holidays and school breaks, summer is a busy season for weddings, vacations, and celebrations of all kinds. And this year, many have been eager to get outside when the days are long and filled with sunshine (or rain), [...]
We are so excited for the 125th Boston Marathon! We’re proud to introduce the runners on our 2021 Miles & Memories Team! They will run in the celebrated 125th Boston Marathon on Monday, October 11. The Children’s Room creates safe, supportive communities so that [...]
The Dragonfly The DeCecca family came towards The Children's Room after John's wife, Dina, died in an accident in 2010. John was raising their two daughters, Olivia and Ella, and helping them navigate the death of their mom. "We went away on vacation [...]
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.
