As we acknowledge Mental Health Awareness Month, it’s important to highlight the ongoing systems that support youth on a daily basis. The Children’s Room recognizes and appreciates the role that schools and community-based agencies play in providing stability, consistency, and access to a range of [...]
The morning of May 4th was exciting for The Children's Room community as in-person activities are back! We were happy to host more than 300 guests at our annual Circle of Hope Breakfast on Thursday morning at the Westin Waltham after having held our [...]
When a child or teen is grieving the death of a parent or a sibling, it can be difficult for the parent or caregiver to know how to respond. It may be hard to know what reactions and behaviors are typical developmentally and [...]
My mom, brother, and I were referred to The Children’s Room shortly after our dad died in March of 2003. At the time, TCR was still fairly new and operating out of the church's basement on Mass ave. We were lucky to be placed [...]
Parenting after my husband Peter died was more than challenging. It was a task that felt impossible to do. I managed mostly on a day-to-day basis, and many times it was moment-to-moment. I struggled to attempt my grief work while being completely absorbed and [...]
Adolescence can be a unique time full of life challenges, milestones, relationship dynamics, and identity exploration. Having different needs and personalities, teens also often grieve in their own personal ways. Here TCR's Program Manager for Schools, Community, and Adolescents, Christine Lambright, and Program Coordinator [...]
Fall YIP Graduation: Sudbury students presents a check donation to The Children's Room Though experiencing death can be a life-changing event for anyone, adolescence is a crucial development period. And our program staff consistently listens to our community on how we can better serve [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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.
