The impact of COVID-19 on teens and the importance of connection As we near one full year since COVID-19 began, we find ourselves increasingly aware of the unique challenges that this lengthy and uncertain period continues to bring for adolescents who are grieving. [...]
“Hope is being able to see that there is light despite all of the darkness.” —Desmond Tutu Here in the New England winter months, the days become not only colder, but also shorter and much darker, and these changes may have an effect [...]
We are proud to announce three new members have joined our board of directors: Alan Fanger, JD, of Framingham; Sam Peper, of Norwell; and Crissy Straub, M.Ed, of Lexington. “Our three new board members bring a wealth of professional experience and expertise in [...]
With the death of someone close to you, the typical celebratory anticipation for the upcoming holidays evades you. Holidays and special times can accentuate our sense of loss. Holiday traditions can be a source of comfort for some grieving children and families. For [...]
Giving Tuesday at The Children's Room This year has hit us all very hard. The loss of connections, jobs, gatherings with friends and families, favorite activities, and pastimes. Giving Tuesday is a day to offer a thank you to those who provide services, [...]
Grief During The Holidays: Tips & Tools To Help You Through Thanksgiving can be an especially complicated and difficult time for those who are grieving. For some, Thanksgiving ushers in the beginning of a holiday season that can feel relentless in the way [...]
Welcome to our new Board Chair, Jenny Carlson-Pietraszek Our new board chairperson, Jenny Carlson-Pietraszek, still uses her GPS when she drives to The Children’s Room in Arlington. The first trip, a sad, quiet ride with two young daughters, Zoe and Lucy, was to [...]
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 [...]
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.
