We here at the Foundation for Grieving Children grieve with the families in Newtown, Connecticut who have suffered a great loss. Below are some tips for helping your own children better understand the grieving process. Don’t project your fears onto your children Kids pay close attention to the adults in their life, following their...
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I can’t help but think today about the birth of Christ and the reason this day is celebrated by billions of Christians around the world. I am also so aware of the unanticipated loss of a tiny little one who will never know the daily love of the family known as Duggar. Jubilee Shalom...
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There are many children, siblings, spouses, parents and grandparents who today honor the service and, sometimes, sacrifice of our military men and women. Losing a parent or sibling as a child, teen or young adult is a devastating experience. And losing that loved one, especially if they served in our military, brings additional complications...
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I spent the summer of 2001 writing my book Understanding Your Grieving Heart After a Loved One’s Death. The evening before 9/11 I was developing the press plan and rejoicing because the printer had called that Monday to say the galleys had been shipped via UPS and I should expect them in a few...
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Like many of you, I stood in disbelief those early hours of September 11, 2001 trying to wrap my head and heart around what was happening. Not only did I personally go into shock, but also as a country, we were completely devastated. Since that time, I believe, in many ways, we have moved...
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