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Author Archives: Ellary Allis (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)
“The Invisible String” by Patrice Karst
A best-selling classic to help children understand loss
“The Invisible String” by Patrice Karst addresses the issue of separation by reassuring children that even though they can’t always physically be with their loved ones, there is an invisible string always connecting them to the people they love, … Continue reading
Our Weekly Tip: Explaining Death To Children
Remember to take developmental stages into account when talking about death with youngsters
Our Tip of the Week: Our cultural taboo against talking about death means that we often don’t know how to talk to our children when a loved one dies. Talking to young children about death is a delicate matter, and some … Continue reading
Can A Handmade Softie Toy Be Of Therapeutic Benefit During The Grieving Process? An Interview With Wendy Tsao
How one artist used a sewing machine and ingenuity to bring children's drawings to life
Today is an interview with Wendy Tsao, the artist who founded the home-based business Child’s Own Studio in 2007. Based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Child’s Own Studio was born when Wendy decided to make a softie toy based on a sketch … Continue reading
Assessing the Quality of Death in 80 Countries Across the World
The Economist Intelligence Unit's 2015 Quality of Death Index
The 2015 Quality of Death Index, developed by the Economist Intelligence Unit, measures the availability, affordability and quality of palliative care available to adults across 80 countries around the world. The Quality of Death Index was commissioned by a Singaporean … Continue reading
