What It Means to Be Understood by Luca When my mom first suggested I join a group at The Children’s Room, I wasn’t exactly interested. I didn’t know what to expect, and I wasn’t sure I wanted to talk about my dad with people [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]
Navigating Special Days like Mother’s Day, Father’s Day & Other Milestones While Grieving As spring arrives, so do reminders of Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, and graduation season. For many, these are joyful days of recognition and celebration. But for those who are grieving, these [...]
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 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 [...]
A Volunteer’s Role in Supporting Grieving Families For Lisa Mahoney, a long-time volunteer facilitator at The Children’s Room, grief support begins with kindness—a simple but profound gesture. Whether it’s offering a word of comfort, a moment of shared silence, or simply being present, Lisa [...]
Showing Up in Meaningful Ways: A Conversation with Volunteer Table Host Susan Higgins At The Children’s Room, grief support comes in many forms—and so does the support behind it. From peer facilitators to event volunteers, every role helps strengthen the circle of care that [...]
Building Grief-Sensitive Schools: Training Boston Public Schools Social Workers In classrooms across Boston, children and teens are grieving—often without the support they need. One in 13 children in Massachusetts will experience the death of a parent or sibling before turning 18, yet grief remains [...]
A Marathon of Firsts: David and Jamie Meredith Take on Boston to Support Families Who Are Grieving Running Boston is about more than the miles. When David and Jamie Meredith decided to run the 2025 Boston Marathon, it wasn’t because they were lifelong [...]
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