When Teens Hear from Those Who’ve Been There

When Teens Hear from Those Who’ve Been There Friendship doesn’t always start with a deep conversation. Sometimes it starts with a shared laugh, a slice At The Children’s Room, we believe in the power of connection, and sometimes, the most meaningful support comes from [...]

2025-06-25T12:27:16+00:00June 23rd, 2025|Memorial Events, News, Resources, TCR Team, Teens, Uncategorized|

How Teen Events at The Children’s Room Help Build Connection and Belonging

More Than Just a Good Time: Teen Events at TCR Friendship doesn’t always start with a deep conversation. Sometimes it starts with a shared laugh, a slice of pizza, or the quiet relief of realizing you’re not the only one who’s been through it. [...]

2025-06-25T12:30:59+00:00June 23rd, 2025|Memorial Events, News, Resources, TCR Team, Teens, Uncategorized|

Mental Health and Grief: What Everyday Support Really Looks Like

Mental Health and Grief: What Everyday Support Really Looks Like Grief doesn’t follow a timeline. It doesn’t announce itself neatly or leave when asked. Sometimes, it arrives in expected ways—through tears, silence, or aching memories. Other times, it shows up in less obvious forms: [...]

Highlights from the 2025 Circle of Hope Breakfast

Highlights from the 2025 Circle of Hope Breakfast On May 8, our community gathered at the 2025 Circle of Hope Breakfast to reflect, reconnect, and reaffirm a shared commitment: ensuring that no child, teen, or family has to grieve alone. Throughout the morning, we [...]

Helping Children Cope with Grief and Embracing New Beginnings

The start of a new year is often seen as a time of renewal, resolutions, and fresh beginnings. But for families navigating grief, this season can bring mixed emotions—a poignant blend of hope for the future and sorrow for what has been lost. At [...]

2025-01-22T20:59:03+00:00January 17th, 2025|News, Resources, Uncategorized|

Grieving as a Bereaved Parent While Supporting Grieving Children

Experiencing the death of a child is an unimaginable loss that profoundly impacts every aspect of a parent's life. As bereaved parents, not only do you have to grapple with your grief, but you also face the daunting challenge of supporting your surviving children [...]

2024-10-29T14:00:34+00:00July 16th, 2024|Child Loss, Family Stories, News, Resources, Uncategorized|

Standing Together at The Survivors Gathering

TCR is honored to have participated in The Survivors Gathering, hosted by the Boston Police Department for those impacted by homicide. TCR provided resources and stood in solidarity with the community, fostering togetherness and hope. Claire Blackford, Program Coordinator for School and Community-based Services, [...]

2024-07-10T14:26:59+00:00July 9th, 2024|Advocacy, Events, News, Resources, TCR Team, Uncategorized, Volunteers|

Celebrating Excellence: Long-Time TCR Volunteer, Alan Simpson Honored with Myra Kraft Community MVP Award

We are excited to share the wonderful news that Alan Simpson, a long-time volunteer and board member at The Children’s Room, has been honored by the New England Patriots with the prestigious 2024 Myra Kraft Community MVP Award. This award recognizes volunteers who have [...]

2024-06-17T13:22:33+00:00June 17th, 2024|News, Uncategorized, Volunteers|

Finding Support in Familiar Spaces: How The Children’s Room Supports Grieving Students in Schools and Communities

A study from the Boson Public Health Commission, Health of Boston 2024 Mental Health Report, states that more than one in three Boston public high school students reported experiencing persistent sadness for two weeks or more. For children and teens who have experienced the [...]

2024-05-22T17:37:14+00:00May 20th, 2024|News, Uncategorized|