Invisible Grief on Their Birthday
Holidays, anniversaries, their birthday -- special days like these are fraught with invisible grief when you’ve lost your child. As others celebrate, you might feel disconnected, even surreal, wondering why…
The Meltdown Method: Prevent Tantrums and Keep the Peace
I was talking with Amy, a young mom who was completely exasperated. Her 3-year-old son’s meltdowns were getting more frequent and more intense. When he didn’t want to do something…
5 Tips for Better Sleep After a Loss
Have you ever had one of those nights when you tossed and turned and couldn’t turn the lights off in your brain? Did you know that sleepless nights tend to…
Healing Words From a Couple Who Has Been There
You’re not alone if you are struggling with loss.Mother’s Day is often filled with a mixture of many feelings- especially when you’ve suffered the loss of a baby or child.Here…
What Can Community Leaders Say this Mother’s Day to Moms Who Have Lost a Baby or Child?
Pastors. Ministers. Priests. Rabbis. Community Leaders. These are get-up-and-go-to-work people like you and me, who struggle with knowing what to say to the moms in their community, who have suffered…
What Do You Say to Your Granddaughter this Mother’s Day After the Loss of Her Baby or Child?
I’ll never forget my mom’s words shortly after our baby died. She said very little and listened intently as I poured out my heart. But what she did say stuck:I’m…
What Do You Say to Your Sister this Mother’s Day After the Loss of Her Baby or Child?
Mother’s Day is quickly approaching. What are you going to say to your sister? How will you reach out with words of hope and healing? While Moms who have suffered…
What Do You Say to Your Friend on Mother’s Day After the Loss of Her Baby or Child?
Mother’s Day is quickly approaching. What are you going to say to your friend who is struggling with grief? How will you reach out and offer words of hope and…
What Do You Say to Your Partner
Mother’s Day is often a mix of happy and sad feelings for moms who have experienced the passing of a baby or a child.Other than perhaps the anniversary of her…
What Do You Say on Mother’s Day to a Mom Whose Baby or Child Passed Away?
Is it better to distract her with a nice gift or a special outing that helps keep her mind off her sadness? Or to mention her loss and risk triggering…