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“Death does not wait to see if things are done or not done.”

- Kularnava
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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

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”Finding Peace When Your Heart is in Pieces” by Dr. Paul Coleman

A psychologist brings us back to the individualistic approach to mourning

  When you read Dr. Paul Coleman’s “Finding Peace When Your Heart is in Pieces,” don’t expect to get simple, cookie-cutter advice about loss. You won’t find trite tips such as “How to heal from a loss in five easy … Continue reading

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“There are far, far better things ahead than any we leave behind.”

- C.S. Lewis
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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

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“The butterfly counts not months but moments, and has time enough.”

- Rabindranath Tagore
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