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Children have their own individual responses to the emotional trauma of the death of a loved one. Read More »
For most children, death is a new experience. And like all new experiences, the unknown can be confusing and frightening. Read More »
My Dad died from lung cancer when I was 13 years old. That’s my "tag line" when people ask me about him. Read More »
Father’s Day can be a rough holiday when you feel like you are the only one without a dad. Read More »
Most teenagers think they are invincible. Nothing will happen to me or to my friends; that stuff only happens to other teens and I will only see it TV. Read More »
I have never been good at expressing my feelings, especially those surrounding my verbally and emotionally abusive father. Read More »
The holidays can be an especially difficult time of year for those who are grieving. Read More »
October 6th marked the 33nd anniversary of the day my mom saw the culmination of 9 months of waiting and hoping and sore feet and food cravings. Read More »
Every year the Alliance for Young Artists & Writers is fortunate to witness the incredible talent of creative teens from across the country who submit their work to the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards. Read More »
It started in the car yesterday with Dempsey, sitting in her car seat, dripping wet from hours of swimming at Summer Camp, when she hit me with one of her question times. Read More »
Several emotions come over us following a traumatic experience, such as the death of a family member. Read More »
I loved 3rd grade. Miss Sadowsky was funny and full of creative ways to inspire our spongy little minds. Read More »
I was waiting in Von’s supermarket yesterday, standing in the magazine aisle, surrounded by gossipy rags, which I’ll admit I do peruse through occasionally as an escape. Read More »
As a child, I remember Mother’s Day and Father’s Day as big events every time they rolled around. Read More »
Father's Day never held much importance for our family until the death of my husband, Arron, father of our two young children. Read More »
For adults who were children when their parents died, the question is hypothetical but heartbreaking: "Would you give up a year of your life to have one more day with your late mother or father?" Read More »
Six months before our move from New Jersey to Seattle, I bribed my children to ease what I worried would be a difficult transition. Read More »
Most of you probably know that May 9 is Mother's Day. (If you didn’t know, you’re welcome for the reminder.) Read More »
There is no single definition of grief. It feels different to each person who experiences it. Read More »
Clutching the soaked tissue in her hand and brushing the hair out of her eyes again and again, she stares down at the floor and breathes in a memory from the past four months. Read More »
At our Parents’ Camp this summer, one of the moms told the story of how her husband died suddenly from a heart attack when her daughter was 6 years old. Read More »
I’ve spoken with several surviving parents, or care givers that have one thing in common: the wish that their child, or children, will find a place to talk about their loss and share their feelings. Read More »
The death of a loved one is confusing and challenging for persons of all ages. Read More »
For Parents/Caretakers: Experiencing the loss of a family member, good friend, or classmate can create feelings of anger, denial, depression, and confusion in young children. Read More »
The loss of a loved one is like an earthquake that fractures our emotional landscape. Read More »
Death? How did that get in there? It is not an image that comes to mind when you think of childhood. Read More »
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... Read More »
As the holidays approach, you may find yourself preparing for social gatherings and the joy, goodwill, and generosity that traditionally accompany them. Yet, during these traditional celebrations, grieving families often notice feelings of loneliness, stress, sadness, and longing for their loved ones who have died. Read More »
The other day I was at Walgreens waiting for my prescription, when I wandered over to the card section. Read More »
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