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Tag Archives: Grief
“Starring Sally J. Freedman as Herself” by Judy Blume
A young Jewish girl learns to cope with life's problems
I found “Starring Sally J. Freedman as Herself” by Judy Blume in my stocking the Christmas before my 10th birthday. Over the years, it has become one of my favorite novels. Although marketed as a young adult book, Sally as … Continue reading
“Lullabye (Goodnight My Angel)” by Billy Joel
Billy Joel’s touching melody offers us reassurance that death is not the end
If you are one of the many people who have tried to explain death to a child, you can understand the difficulty one faces in finding just the right words. I remember sitting on my bed as a toddler after … Continue reading
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Tagged Alexa Ray, Billy Joel, Children Learn of Death, Death, Dying, Expressive Music, Goodnight My Angel, Grief, lullaby, Memorial Music, Remembrance, SevenPonds
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Including Children in a Loved One’s Dying Experience
Allowing children to be part of a loved one's death gives them permission to express their sadness and grief
Join SevenPonds each month as Tani Bahti, RN, CT, CHPN, offers practical on-hand guidance to demystify the dying process. As an RN since 1976, Tani has been working to empower families and healthcare professionals to have the best end-of-life experience possible both through education and the … Continue reading
“The Time Traveler’s Wife” by Audrey Niffenegger
Audrey Niffenegger's novel about grief, loss, and missing someone you love
Audrey Niffenegger’s 2003 novel “The Time Traveler’s Wife” is an American contemporary best-seller for adults and young-adults alike. The story follows Clare and Henry DeTamble, a couple just like any other — except for the fact that Henry is … Continue reading
When Everyday Objects Become Sacred
An artist remembers the loss of her mother through photography
After artist Beatriz Ruibal lost her mother, Carmen, she discovered that her grief was painful and slow. Two years later, every inanimate object in Ruibal’s home became a reminder of her mother’s death, and Ruibal found that she couldn’t escape from … Continue reading
Swaddling May Contribute to the Risk of SIDS
Raising awareness of safe sleeping techniques may save lives and prevent the devastation of infant loss
In 1988, President Ronald Reagan declared the month of October Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, claiming in his October 25th proclamation that the national monthly observance, “offers us the opportunity to increase our understanding of the great tragedy involved in … Continue reading
