Grief

Christmas, and the whole holiday season, can be a really challenging time if you’re grieving. It's common for bereaved people to feel that their grief intensifies at this time of year. We’ve pulled together 12 tips to help you cope with your grief during the festive season.

Grief

The Unthinkables is a private Facebook group for mātua / parents and caregivers whose taitamaiti / child has died. Here Nic, founder and CEO of Kenzie's Gift, explains why she’s the driving force behind the Unthinkables and what it offers bereaved Kiwi parents.

Grief

Based on international statistics, an estimated 1 in 12 tamariki / children will experience a bereavement by the time they’re 18 years old. The impacts of grief are both immediate and life-long. Read on for some tips to help you support children and young people through grief.

Grief

Sometimes it’s easy to forget about looking after yourself - grief is one of those times. But remembering to care for yourself when you’re grieving, especially in the early days after the death of a loved one, can make a really big difference to your wellbeing.

Grief

It may go against your protective instincts, but if a loved one has died, tamariki / children need to be told as soon as possible. Otherwise, you risk them finding out on their own. We've compiled some ideas we hope will help you have this difficult conversation.

Grief

Going back to kura / school after a bereavement can offer some normality and security for tamariki / children, but it also comes with challenges. Here are ten ways you can support your taitamaiti / child when they return to school after a death in the whānau.

Serious illness

After your taitamaiti / child finishes their serious illness or cancer treatment, you might be wondering what happens next. Well-meaning loved ones might say, "Now you can get back to normal!" But how do you get back to life as it was before serious illness took hold? Read on.

Serious illness

Taking care of a seriously ill taitamaiti / child is one of the most difficult things mātua / parents and caregivers will ever do. You may well be juggling your child's care with needing to look after other tamariki, the household, work, and your own wellbeing.

Serious illness

It’s a sad reality that bullying happens – and it can even happen if your taitamaiti / child or mātātahi / young person is affected by serious illness or grief in the whānau. ‍ If you or your child is experiencing bullying at kura / school, here are some things you can try.