“When Someone Very Special Dies: Children Can Learn to Cope with Grief” by Heegaard is a valuable resource designed to assist children in comprehending and managing their feelings of sorrow when they encounter the passing of a cherished individual. The book offers guidance and support,…
Category: Grief & Loss
Coping with Death Booklet: For CHILDREN aged 6 to 12
The “Coping with Death Booklet: For Children Aged 6 to 12” is designed to help children understand the concept of death and navigate the complex emotions that arise when someone they care about passes away. This booklet encourages children to read it with a trusted…
Coping with Death Booklet: For PARENTS of children between 6 and 12
The “Coping with Death Booklet: For Parents of Children between 6 and 12” provides guidance and support for parents or carers who are navigating the difficult task of discussing death and dying with children in the 6 to 12 age range. This booklet aims to…
Preparing a child for loss (booklet)
The “Preparing a Child for Loss” booklet is a valuable resource provided by Winston’s Wish, a childhood bereavement charity. It aims to assist parents, guardians, and close family members who are near the end of life in preparing and engaging in conversations with children about…
Parenting Children/Young People with Developmental Trauma (booklet)
The “Parenting Children/Young People with Developmental Trauma” booklet is a valuable resource specifically designed for parents and carers of children who have experienced developmental trauma. This booklet aims to provide essential information and practical strategies to support parents in understanding and parenting children and young…
Child and Teen Grief: Information for Parents and Caregivers
“Child and Teen Grief: Information for Parents and Caregivers” is an essential resource that offers valuable information to parents and caregivers on understanding and supporting children and young people who are grieving. This book provides insightful guidance on how grief impacts children and offers practical…
Rosie Remembers Mommy: Forever in Her Heart (Storybook about death)
“Rosie Remembers Mommy: Forever in Her Heart” is a beautifully illustrated storybook that explores the journey of a young girl named Rosie who is struggling with the loss of her mother. Written with sensitivity and compassion, the book follows Rosie as she experiences various emotions…
Ready to Remember: Jeremy’s Journey of Hope and Healing (Storybook about death)
Ready to Remember: Jeremy’s Journey of Hope and Healing is a heartfelt storybook that sensitively addresses the topic of death and its impact on a 10-year-old boy named Jeremy. After the tragic loss of his father, Jeremy experiences a range of emotions and difficulties in…
Parenting Positively – Helping Teenagers To Cope With Death booklet
“Parenting Positively – Helping Teenagers to Cope with Death” is a valuable resource that offers guidance and support to parents in assisting their teenage children through the difficult experience of loss and bereavement. This booklet addresses various aspects related to teenage reactions to death and…
After a Loved One Dies – How children grieve & how they can be supported (booklet)
The ‘After a Loved One Dies – How children grieve & how they can be supported’ booklet is aimed at helping parents and caregivers support children who are grieving the death of a loved one. It was created by the New York Life Foundation. Topics…
Something Small: A Story about Remembering (for young children)
“Something Small: A Story about Remembering” is a children’s book which helps young children cope with grief by following the journey of Elmo’s cousin, Jesse. Jesse discovers simple ways to remember her father through familiar routines, favorite songs, stories, and special comfort items. The story…