Part of the joys of parenthood include seeing your children experience their many firsts — first steps, first birthdays, first days of school and so forth. But, the “firsts” aren’t always joyful. The ...

When fourth grade teacher Ryan Brazil placed a glass vase on her classroom desk, her students didn’t expect an emotional lesson. But within minutes, that vase became a symbol of how grief fills our ...

Sabrina Davis lost her father in 2023, and at first the teenager was reluctant to join a program that helps youth grieve through art. “My mom [asked] if I wanted to be a part of the group,” said Davis ...

Losing a pet is the first time many children encounter death. The experience can become an opportunity for profound emotional learning and influence how young people understand and process grief when ...