Resources & Reading
Trusted resources to help children, families, and communities navigate grief with knowledge, compassion, and hope.
Grief can feel overwhelming for children and the adults who care for them. Our team has compiled trusted resources and reading materials to help families better understand grief and support one another. Resources are available in English and Spanish, with information tailored to a variety of ages, experiences, and needs.
Grief Books
- Black History Month Grief Books List
A downloadable list of age-appropriate books about grief written by black authors…. Read More - Grief Books
Our grief experts compiled a short list of fiction and non-fiction age-appropriate books that address grief for children, teens, young adults, and adults…. Read More
Caregiving Tips
- Common Grief Reactions
Use this tool to better understand common grief reactions…. Read More - Common Questions About Children and Grief
The death of an important person in a child’s life can be overwhelming and scary. Caring adults such as parents, teachers, and neighbors, often have questions about how to support… Read More - Developmental Differences in Understanding and Reacting to Death
Understand grief reactions from a developmental perspective, from infants to ages 13 and older…. Read More - Explaining Death to a Child
When a child experiences the death of someone important, caregivers are often left with difficult questions and uncertainty about what to say or do. Understanding how children grieve can help… Read More - Nine Caregiving Skills
Caring for a grieving child often means balancing your own emotions while helping them understand and express theirs. Our experts compiled decades of knowledge and wisdom shared by caregivers in… Read More
More Resources
- Coping with Grief During the Holidays
We recognize that grief is a painful journey that is unique for every individual. For many grieving families, the holidays signal a time of stress, loneliness and sadness…. Read More - COVID-19 Resources
COVID-19 upended daily life worldwide. Knowing how to support children in managing the pandemic’s lasting impact can be challenging. Our team selected these resources to offer guidance to bereaved families… Read More - Día de los Muertos
Learn more about Día de los Muertos, Altars, and Ofrendas. Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is an important cultural celebration in Latin America, with a particularly… Read More - Grief & Gathering
The COVID-19 pandemic changed the way we experienced connection, support, and grief. As families faced unprecedented challenges, many were left navigating the death of a loved one amid isolation, uncertainty,… Read More
Virtual Grief Workshops for Caregivers
We also offer free, virtual Caring for Grieving Kids workshops twice per month, making support accessible no matter where you live. Parents, caregivers, and adult family members can register to attend, even if they are not recommended for services at Judi’s House.
Looking for more support?
If you or someone you know could benefit from additional support, contact us to learn more about grief services at Judi’s House and discover how our free programs help grieving children and families find connection, healing, and hope.