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Tips for Helping Kids Transition Back to School after a Death Has Occurred
This post originally appeared on August 22, 2018. We’ve updated dates for our child and teen grief offerings found at the end of this post. It’s typical for parents and caregivers to feel apprehension about kids heading back to school after they’ve experienced the death of someone they love. After all, the lazy days of…

“Give me the words, and show me what I need to do.”
On the day Avery Neill died, Shelly Wenzel helped Emily Neill wrap the girl in a blanket. She held Avery and Emily for a long time. “I want you to turn around and go right to Andy’s arms, OK?” she finally told her. “Hold on to each other. I’ve got her. “I’ve got her.” Every…

Tips for Helping Kids Transition Back to School after a Death Has Occurred
It’s typical for parents and caregivers to feel apprehension about kids heading back to school after they’ve experienced the death of someone they love. After all, the lazy days of summer can often provide for flexible schedules and fun activities. Parents and caregivers are often eager to provide their children with these fun forms of…



