Activities to remember your loved one during Diwali or Bandi Chhor Divas
Diwali or Bandi Chhor Divas, the Festival of Lights, is a time of great joy, but for grieving children and families, the celebrations can feel hard. It’s totally normal to feel sad or confused when a loved one isn’t there.
We want you to know that those feelings are okay. You don’t have to push them away.
We’ve gathered some simple ideas to help children feel connected to their loved one and honour their memory during the Festival of Lights. These activities are gentle ways to keep their spirit a part of your celebration.
Activities to remember your loved one during Easter
Easter is often a time of joy and togetherness, but for children grieving the loss of a loved one, it can also be especially hard. Here are some activities to help remember their loved one.
Supporting kids during traumatic events
In the face of traumatic world events (e.g., war, natural disasters like wildfires, earthquakes, and hurricanes), children often experience immense challenges and emotional distress. Seeing images of destruction, hearing about loss, or witnessing devastation can deeply affect their sense of safety.
Colouring Pages
Our new printable, single-page colouring sheets are designed to help caregivers and educators start age-appropriate conversations about grief in a gentle, accessible way.