Resources & Guides for Parents & Family Members

Resources & Guides for Parents & Family Members

• Bereaved Children Speak

  This animated video features children speaking candidly about the pain of losing a family member and how it affected their lives afterward. Watch Video »

• The Grief Journey of a Child

  Learn how grieving children really feel about school, friends, family and much more in “The Grief Journey of a Child: What Kids in Grief Want You to Know,” a survey of grieving kids across the nation. Download PDF »

• 'Sesame Street' "When Families Grieve" (Video clips)

  Television special with Katie Couric. Click here to view video clips.

• When Families Grieve - Parent/Caregiver Guide

  Your loved one’s death may have been sudden, or it may have come after a long illness or injury. Download PDF »

• Familias en la Afliccíon — una guía especial para padres y personas que cuidan niños

  Sesame Workshop es la organización educacional sin fines de lucro que revolucionó la programación televisiva infantil con el memorable programa Sesame Street. Download PDF »

• Exploring Grief's Landscape: National Research

  Your loved one’s death may have been sudden, or it may have come after a long illness or injury. Read More »

• One in Seven Americans Lose a Parent or Sibling Before Age 20

  A Veil OF Tears: One In Seven Americans Lose A Parent Or Sibling Before The Age Of 20. Download PDF »

• New York Life Foundation Bereavement Booklet

  After a Loved One Dies - How Children Grieve And how parents and other adults can support them. Download PDF »

El guía de duelo — creado por la Fundacíon de New York Life

Después que Muere un Ser Querido— Cómo Enfrentan el Duelo los Niños. Download PDF »

• Grieving Children: A Handbook for Adults

  Many children experience the death of a relation or friend, or of other known adults or children. Click Here to Purchase Book »

• Children & Loss: An Overview

  The death of a family member or friend is painful, and children and teens feel the loss strongly. Download PDF »

• Los Niños y la Perdida de un ser Querido: guía de ayuda

  La muerte de un familiar o un amigo es dolorosa, y los niños y adolescentes pueden sentir esa pérdida muy profundamente. Descargar PDF »

• Why Did You Die? Activities to Help Children Cope With Grief and Loss

  When a loved one dies, children are faced with a kaleidoscope of feelings, thoughts, myths, and questions. Click Here to Purchase Book »

• A Parent's Guide to Raising Grieving Children

  When children lose someone they love, they lose part of their very identity. Life, as they knew it, will never be quite the same.. Click Here to Purchase Book »

• Grief Tip Sheets: Helping the Bereaved

  As the surviving parent, you can proactively do the following things to help the family cope with their tragedy and grief. Download PDF »

• Helping Grieving Families Through the Holidays - Bo's

  The holidays, anniversary of the death of a loved one, family birthdays, or special family events are often days filled with memories and emotions. Download PDF »

• Surviving the Holidays - Michelle A. Post

  As the holidays approach, you may find yourself preparing for social gatherings and the joy, goodwill, and generosity that traditionally accompany them. Download PDF »

• Coping during the Holidays - Elle's Place

  The holidays can be an especially difficult time for children coping with the death or life-threatening illness of a family member. You can help them… Download PDF »

• Video: Learn to Help a Child Through Grief

  Learn the best ways caring adults can talk with grieving kids and how to help them understand and adjust to their loss. Watch Video »