Navigating Halloween When You’re Grieving
The Halloween season with its costumes, parties, and focus on excitement can feel complicated and even overwhelming for grieving children and families. It’s completely normal for a fun holiday to feel difficult when you’re missing a loved one.
We’ve gathered some gentle ways to approach this time of year and help children feel connected to their loved ones’ memories. These simple ideas are meant to help you find comfort and allow for both grief and memory during the holiday.
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.