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Parenting Through Illness & Grief This one page handout provides an overview of the findings from a research study of parent caregivers. The study was conducted...

Perinatal Hospice & Palliative Care Website created to share information and resources with parents who may be experiencing the death of a newborn.

Perinatal Hospice Video Using the story of the Warner family, this video illustrates the philosophy of perinatal palliative care.

Pregnancy and Infant Loss Summit Recommendations This executive summary represents a condensed version of the recommendations put forward by the speakers at the 2016 Pregnancy...

Preparing Children for Funeral and Memorials Family rituals following a death are significant events in an individual’s life, and children are no exception. Families...

Resources for Supporting Kids & Teens (Hospice Calgary) Hospice Calgary provides information and resources to help children, teens, adults and families cope with the end of life,...

Sesame Street in Communities: Helping Kids Grieve This website produced by Sesame Street in Communities has a wealth of resources for children and families touched by loss...

Staying Connected: A Guide for Families When a Sick Child has Trouble Communicating Supporting a child or teenager who has a brain tumour is an incredibly important and difficult job. This resource is for...

Supporting Grieving Kids and Teenagers During the Holidays This handout will support discussion in the family about what you and your child are thinking and feeling about the Holidays.

Supporting Grieving Preschoolers Explaining death to a young child can feel overwhelming and intimidating. These tips may help you navigate how to talk with...