When a tragedy befalls a family, children’s grief is often set along the sidelines. Although this is rarely intentional, it can happen due to the flurry of events transpiring. For this reason and more E.F. Boyd & Son Funeral Home and several other businesses and organizations are uniting to highlight National Children’s Grief Awareness Day, Thursday November 21st, 2013 in Cleveland, Ohio. The purpose of this day is to remind children who are grieving that they are not alone. By acknowledging children’s grief, awareness of these children and their families can be increased. The more information that is provided in regards to children’s grief, the better individuals in the Euclid, Ohio and Lakewood, Ohio area can assist in helping grieving youth through the stressful situation they find themselves in. Furthermore, everyone grieves differently. If you’re looking to learn more on supporting a grieving family or grieving children, join E.F. Boyd & Son Funeral Home at the National Children’s Grief Awareness Day gathering this season.
What many individuals don’t understand is that a child’s grief never truly goes away. Because of this, acknowledging children’s grief must be done gently and in a thoughtful way. By being supportive and understanding, you can help ease your child’s grief so that they can learn how to better cope with their loss. Remember, everyone grieves in their own way; this is no different when it comes to your child in the Lakewood or Euclid area. During National Children’s Grief Awareness Day in Cleveland, Ohio, there will be a brief program for Boys & Girls Club members and their parents, featuring a release of blue balloons representing the hopes of grieving youth. Also available will be a signing of special messages to a “Banner of Hope” that will take place at the Broadway Boys & Girls Club on Thursday, November 21st at 4:20 PM. The balloon release will occur, weather permitting, around 5:15 PM. Experts on grief will offer special workshops to the youth before the formal program.
Did you know that grief affects a child’s future? Events are what help shape us as individuals, including grief. By helping grieving youth, you help give them a chance for a brighter future. Let them know that it’s okay to cry and that the individual who is no longer with them physically is still with them in their hearts. By letting children know it is okay to grieve and by comforting them through their grief, you give them the chance to open up their hearts again and move away from their grief in their own way. Whether you’re supporting a grieving family or your own child, E.F. Boyd & Son Funeral Home encourages you to go out and show your support on National Children’s Grief Awareness Day this year.
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You can show you’re supporting a grieving family in the Lakewood, Ohio and Euclid, Ohio area this year by wearing the color blue or a blue lapel ribbon on November 21st, 2013. On this day, National Children’s Grief Awareness Day will be celebrated in Cleveland, Ohio, acknowledging grieving children and their struggles. By helping grieving youth learn to cope with their loss, we can help create a better future for them where they can be happy and healthy. For more information on this event, you can contact E.F. Boyd & Son Funeral Home by visiting www.efboyd.com or calling 216.791.0770 today!
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