NOTES FROM GRIEF

Grief anniversaries can resurface for years. Here's a simple, year-round system school counselors can use to track dates, plan with students, and keep support going across grade levels.

Children's Grief Awareness Day is Thursday, November 19, 2026. Here's why it matters and simple ways families, schools, and communities can help grieving kids feel less alone.

Most teachers want to help grieving students but were never trained how. Here are 11 things school counselors wish every teacher knew — plus words to use in the classroom.

Five books about feelings for kids to keep in a classroom or counseling-office grief corner — plus one bonus pick from Hi, I'm Grief.

Grief anniversaries can resurface for a student well after everyone assumes they've "moved on." Here's how to recognize the signs and offer support around difficult dates.

Classmates often want to help but freeze up, unsure what to say or do. Here's simple, age-appropriate guidance to help kids support a grieving friend without making things harder.

Deciding when and how a grieving child returns to school is a real decision, with no single right timeline. Here's how to prepare the school, the child, and yourself.

How to support children grieving a divorce or major family change, naming the loss, easing self-blame, and navigating ongoing transitions.

A step-by-step guide for teachers on handling grief in the classroom, from announcing a loss to supporting a grieving student long-term.