Children’s Room

Pillars of Strength at The Children’s Room

At The Children's Room, our commitment to supporting children, teens, and families who have experienced a loss is deeply connected with the dedication and involvement of our community, grounded in the essential skills we collectively share. Each year, over 50 volunteers dedicate their time [...]

2024-10-29T14:21:31+00:00April 16th, 2024|News, Training, Uncategorized, Volunteers|

A Volunteer Story: You Get Back More Than You Give

Life can throw unexpected challenges our way, and Carrie Tate's life took an unexpected turn when she was just 11 years old. A tragic helicopter accident claimed her father's life, leaving her and her family stricken by grief. At the time, Carrie's mother, Sherry, [...]

2024-04-12T13:41:03+00:00April 12th, 2024|News, Uncategorized, Volunteers|

Finding the Words – Ways to Offer Support When Someone Is Grieving

Navigating grief can indeed be a solitary journey, often leaving individuals feeling adrift in unfamiliar emotional terrain. However, within these challenging moments, providing meaningful support becomes abundantly clear. Recently, The Children's Room hosted a thought-provoking presentation led by Jen Noonan, Program Director for [...]

Guiding Teens Through Grief: Navigating the Intersection of Development and Loss

The teen years are filled with rapid growth and change that sometimes can feel challenging. Teens are forming their identity as people outside the family and school, experimenting with roles within their family and peers, and getting ready to enter the world and explore [...]

2024-10-29T18:16:07+00:00February 12th, 2024|News, Resources, TCR Team, Teens, Uncategorized|

TCR’s Unique Approaches to Supporting Teens

Though experiencing a death can be a life-changing event for anyone, adolescence is a crucial period of development. Something we’ve learned from teens who have had someone die is that it can be beneficial to figure out what actually helps you cope with grief [...]

2024-10-29T18:20:40+00:00February 12th, 2024|Events, News, Resources, Teens, Uncategorized|

Empowering Professionals Working with Grieving Children Through Education

With an estimated 1 in 13 children in the state of Massachusetts experiencing the death of a parent or sibling before they reach the age of 18, it is likely that many adults will, at some point, know a grieving child or teen.  This [...]

2024-02-02T15:39:17+00:00February 2nd, 2024|News, Resources, TCR Team, Training, workshops or conferences|

Helping Children Heal: My Boston Marathon Journey with The Children’s Room

To run the Boston Marathon is a mighty endeavor, but doing so with a purpose that transcends personal achievement adds a profound layer to the journey. We delve into the inspiring story of a TCR volunteer who has chosen to lace up their running [...]

2024-02-13T11:52:13+00:00February 1st, 2024|Family Stories, News, Uncategorized, Volunteers|

Miles and Memories: A Marathon of Resilience, Love, and Hope

Running the Boston Marathon is more than a physical feat for Jennifer Bremant O’Brien, a dedicated Miles & Memories Marathon Team runner and TCR alum. She came to The Children’s Room in 2016 after the death of her husband, Webster, and has since run [...]

2024-02-13T11:44:29+00:00February 1st, 2024|Family Stories, News, Uncategorized|

Running for Those Who Can’t: My Journey of Joy and Healing with The Children’s Room

In the wake of a devastating loss, Kelly Walsh, a dedicated nurse, shares her poignant journey of healing after the death of her husband, Mike. Mike was a pillar of strength for their family. Kelly, along with their twins Ella and Tyler, faced unimaginable [...]

2024-02-13T11:39:53+00:00February 1st, 2024|Family Stories, News, Uncategorized|