Child Grief

Leo LOVES Christmas. And this Christmas needs to be absolutely perfect, because it’s the first one without Mum. Only it all keeps going wrong! The fairylights are in a tangle, the tree’s wonky and the Christmas biscuits taste AWFUL. Soon Leo decides he’s had enough – he makes a heartfelt wish that it would all GO AWAY. Then Leo wakes up on Christmas morning – and it’s gone!! All of Christmas! But Leo isn’t going to let it get away that easily. With the help of his best friends, Prisha and Ivan, he sets out on a mission to undo his wish and get Christmas back.

What readers are saying... "An excellent story - one showing exactly what God can do, if we only listen and get out of our own way. I absolutely loved this book. Thank you for making me laugh and cry, for helping me see things from a different perspectives and showing Gods amazing grace so clearly!" Amazon reviewer Sage Hoffman wants what her sister has. A normal life. A husband. The works. But moving on from the trauma she survived during her late teens proves more than she can bear—especially when she’s haunted by the sound of a tiny heartbeat she never knew existed. Because of the ...

Twelve-year-old Sonnet's family has just moved across the country to live with her grandfather after her nana dies. Gramps's once-impressive apple orchard has been razed for a housing development, with only one heirloom tree left. Sonnet doesn't want to think about how Gramps and his tree are both growing old—she just wants everything to be okay. Sonnet is not okay with her neighbor, Zeke, a boy her age who gets on her bad side when he tries to choose her grandpa to interview for an oral history assignment. Zeke irks Sonnet with his prying questions.

You’re riding an emotional roller coaster that takes your breath away. You find yourself going from happy to sad to mad in a heartbeat. Your relationships with family, friends, and coworkers feel strained or uncomfortable, and your energy is so low that it’s hard to get out of bed and keep moving throughout the day.

How to Navigate Grief and Loss as a Child is a heartfelt and practical guide designed to help children process grief with compassion and understanding. Perfect for parents, caregivers, teachers, and counselors, this book offers expert advice, age-appropriate tools, and creative activities to create a safe environment for healing.

Once upon a time, a mother's heart was consumed with the pain and sorrow of being estranged from her beloved son. The modern world had cast a shadow on the special bond they shared, and she felt as though a part of her had been torn away, impossible to recover. However, a glimmer of hope emerged when she discovered a rip in time, a portal leading to infinite possibilities beyond her understanding. Through this mystical gateway, she caught a glimpse of the numerous paths her son could take, the many versions of himself that could exist. She saw the potential for him to become a father, the ...

Steven enjoys spending time with his elderly neighbor, Mr. Fazone. While they share cannoli from a local bakery, Mr. Fazone regales Steven with tales of how Brooklyn was when he was young. When his friend passes away unexpectedly, how will Steven cope with his loss?

Discover the power of second chances in this heartwarming series about love, loss, and a fresh start from bestselling author Sylvia Price. Beth Campbell is a widow battling depression after losing her husband to cancer. As she stands over her husband's grave, she wishes that things had turned out differently. But when her childhood friend, Kathy, invites her to visit their hometown in Nova Scotia and help renovate an old house, she finds herself embarking on a journey that will change her life forever. When Beth discovers that Sean Pennington, a man from her past, is working on the same ...

We Lost Her is a unique book that takes the reader on a real life, intimate journey of grieving children. Seven siblings, ages seven to seventeen at the time of the tragedy in 1970, relate how they each dealt with the news of their mother’s tragic death. The book chronicles their mourning and how grief impacted their lives both then and now. The story is told through the eyes of Ellen, the third oldest sibling and weaves an intimate tapestry of loss, family grief and pain, self-help, growth and learning. Travel with her as she relates her own and her siblings’ journey as they coped with...

If you know someone who is experiencing deep loss tethered to nightmarish lunacy escorting inconsolable pain. And you're trying to understand what he or she is going through or why he or she doesn't seem to be able to be consoled. Or maybe you, yourself, are one who is experiencing this horror. The Ripple Maker's prose is much like that of "A Pilgrim's Progress." While there is no easy way to gain this insight, The Ripple Maker does offer understanding. This book was written by a man during the first few weeks after losing his son horrifically and suddenly. Being his son's father was the ...

- Are you ready to crush negative emotions and transform your subconscious patterns? - Do you seek a holistic lifestyle that nurtures your mind, body, and spirit? - Want to master ancient Hawaiian techniques for profound self-healing? Unlock the secrets of ancient Hawaiian healing with "The Alchemy of Healing." This guide empowers you to harness the transformative power of Ho'Oponopono, crush negative emotions, and reshape subconscious patterns for a holistic lifestyle. Here are 10 major benefits of reading "The Alchemy Of Healing": Discover ancient Hawaiian techniques for emotional healing...

A Heartwarming Holiday Story About Love, Loss, and the Power of Second Chances When unexpected tragedy strikes, Kliff’s world is turned upside down and young Dianne is left orphaned and afraid. Faced with a life-altering decision, Kliff chooses to step in, becoming her guardian and embarking on an emotional journey that will change them both forever. Haunted by grief and guarded by fear, Dianne resists Kliff’s efforts to create a home filled with love and safety. But Kliff’s compassion and quiet strength begin to chip away at the walls around her heart. As Christmas nears, their bond ...

Oh God. It Hurts! Is an audiobook about the hard questions in life. This audio version was created specifically for an audiobook and is updated and expanded from the print version. Why is there pain? Why do people suffer? How does God fit into all of this? This audiobook asks lots of questions and shares the author's own personal stories, as well as those of his sister. Many of those stories are unpleasant and troubling.

Tragedy, Trauma, and Loss in Teens and Pre-Teens: Healing the Emotional Wounds In today’s complex world, teens and pre-teens are facing unprecedented challenges—ranging from school violence and bullying to social media pressure, family instability, and personal loss. This updated and compassionate guide by Dr. Richard L. Travis offers parents, guardians, and educators a roadmap to understanding how young people experience trauma and how to support their emotional healing. With real-life examples, up-to-date research, YouTube and TED Talk links, and practical tools, this book explores: ...

Shattered: A Mother’s Journey Through Life After Losing a Child is a book written by Shanteria Jackson. In this book, Shanteria shares her testimony and experience of healing and grieving after losing a child. She goes into exquisite details about the worst pain she has ever felt, her pregnancy, her son’s birth, his death, and burial. This pain caused her to blame God at times and curse his name.

In late 2016, prompted by the news that his wife was battling cancer and his own pulmonary medical scare, Erick Erickson posted a piece to his website, The Resurgent. Styled as a letter to his young children, the piece, titled "If I Should Die Before You Wake", was a stirring message - and challenge - about how to live a life of purpose and joy. Now, in a time when our country needs healing and a reminder of our values more than ever, Erickson has expanded the project, composing a total of 10 letters, featuring a wonderful mix of the practical, inspirational, and spiritual.

Left all alone after her mother passes away, 12-year-old Louisa LaRoche watches the sky for her father. Long ago, a powerful gust of wind swept through town, stealing him away on the wings of his untamed magic - the same magic that stirs within Louisa. As if she is made of hollow bones and too much air, her feet never quite touch the ground. But for all her sky gazing, Louisa finds her fortune on the leaf-strewn street when she spots a gleaming black-and-gold invitation - a ticket to the Carnival Beneath the Stars.

Secrets shared can bind hearts, but secrets concealed? That's a tale of its own. The year is 1884. Robert Cooke and his pregnant wife Freya tragically lose their two sons to scarlet fever, sending Freya into self-imposed isolation for the safety of their unborn child. Cut off from each other, their shared grief becomes a silent, destructive foe. A decade later and now a successful businessman, Robert conceives a poignant tribute to his lost sons - a pleasure garden. But in withholding his vision from Freya, he widens the gulf between them.

OLD PUP. It’s never too late … In a melancholy mood? Spend an hour with the families in these tales, and meet the animals that touch their lives. Abby – Older man, younger wife, and the secret weapon that can rip them apart – or bring them closer together. Old Pup – The story that tells a lie, and the dog who doesn’t want a family. Or does he? Death Be Not a Pussy – A broken man living in darkness, and the plight of a cat named Midnight. Even the longest night can fade into daylight again. Wrong Before – As a shadowed sparrow chirrs a warning, a daughter’s love travels ...

Twelve-year-old Ruth has craved attention ever since she moved from the U.S.A. to Zimbabwe three years ago. Her parents are too busy running their business. Grandpa Nyoni, her new friend and neighbor, provides the love and affection she longs for. When she discovers that he is estranged from his family, she sets out to find them and help them reunite. Shortly after Ruth learns that Grandpa Nyoni has heart disease, he dies, turning her world upside down again. She finds out that he left her a key to a trunk, and inside, she discovers letters addressed to his granddaughter. Ruth is determined...