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The Kids Cope with Grief Memory Kit is designed for children in the preschool to 12 year-old range who are experiencing loss through death. Although there are many books available that address children dealing with the grieving process, this kit is unique in its content offering books and activities that help children work through their emotions while answering their many questions. The kit encourages children to express their feelings and show ways to remember the person who died while answering their questions on their level of understanding. |
  
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Included in the Kids Cope with Grief Memory Kit are: |
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A box to decorate |
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Two Activity Books with Crayons What Happens When Someone Dies? answers in honest and simple terms questions about death. It encourages children to ask any questions they have, and supports adults in giving honest answers to these questions. It's Not Your Fault is all about children's thinking that something they might have said or done caused the death. Additional Books that are available: Holidays And Special Days gives ideas for coping with those dates, such as birthdays, holidays and anniversaries. Should I Go To The Funeral helps parents and children decide about attending the viewing and funeral. It addresses questions about what will happen, as well as people's possible reactions. I Miss My Pet provides a springboard for group discussion about death, whether or not a pet has died. What Is Cremation explains the process and emphasizes that a dead body has no feeling. A Litle Talk with God tells how a conversation with God eased one child's fears and loneliness after the death of her father and reassured her of God's love. Hospice Hugs describes one boy's positive experience with hospice care as his grandfather spent his last days at home surrounded by family. A New Heart for Hannah After receiving a new heart, Hannah learns about organ donation and expresses gratitude to the family of her donor in a heart-warming story. |
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A Puppet to put a face on A Feelings Chart |
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"I Remember" Letter Stickers A Picture Frame |
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A Letter for Adults This letter for the adult explains why the Memory Kit was created and gives ideas for its use. Children & Grief Brochure The brochure guides adults in helping children cope with grief. |
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Kids Cope with Grief Memory Kits can be purchased for $19.99 each. |
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Jessie Flynn's Center for Living Phone: 732-895-2563 E-mail: jesscf@aol.com |