That moment captures something essential about childhood grief: children don't need to forget the person who died in order to heal.
They need places where they can remember. Places where they can say their person’s name. Places where love for someone who died can be carried openly.
For Noah’s family, A Haven has become that place.
Because remembering is part of loving.
And love doesn’t end when someone dies.
Read MoreA new blog post this week expands a little bit on the information we've shared this month about behavior in grieving kids. Wondering what behavior is normal for a child who has experienced a death? The answer might surprise you...head over to our website www.ahaven.org to read and find out.
Read MoreIt is cold and dark. Its winter. Do you experience the winter blues? You are not alone. We explore ways to care for ourselves when we are grieving in the middle of the cold dark winter.
Read MoreWe thought we would explain a little bit of why we chose our name and logo.
Read MoreAllowing children to freely express their grief is an important part in healing. When we listen, they feel supported, safe, and loved. Normalizing and validating their experience also provides opportunities for children to be more open and honest in the future.
Read MoreSara was in high school when her dad died suddenly. Life after that was like climbing a mountain - some days were an uphill battle, some an easier climb, always better with help from others, and with a view that was sometimes foggy and sometimes clear for miles. Even nearly two decades later, there isn't a day that goes by without thinking about her dad, but that's a good thing.
Read MoreLiz Dreibelbis, A Haven's Clinical Director, speaks on one of the reasons she chose to do this work.
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