This fall brings new and exciting ways of doing things at The Children’s Room. We continue to be committed to providing direct grief support services - both in person at our Center in Arlington, in the Community at Schools or Community Organizations, and through [...]
The Lost Pond is a wilded sanctuary space that spans the border between Newton and Brookline, MA. It includes long, meandering trails, a kettle hole, and a quaking bog. A section of the surrounding woods was recently remediated because of its proximity to the [...]
May is Mental Health Awareness month, a time to consider the need for self-care, seeking help when we or others are struggling, and the benefits of therapy, social support, and the power of community. Like grief, mental health is often avoided or spoken in [...]
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 [...]
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, [...]
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.
