Resources for Children & Families

The Dougy Center

The National Grief Center for Children & Families. Offers free downloadable toolkits, podcasts, and activities designed specifically for grieving children, teens, and parents.

Eluna Network & Camp Erin

Provides a comprehensive online resource center and runs Camp Erin, the largest national bereavement camp network for children and teens affected by grief.

Sesame Street in Communities: Grief

Grounded, gentle videos, storybooks, and interactive activities featuring familiar Sesame Street friends to help young children understand death and express sadness.

The Good Mourning Game

A therapeutic board game designed by grief counselors to help children and families talk openly about loss, memories, and emotions in a supportive, play-filled setting.

Doggone Grief Game

A playful, creative card and board game created to help younger kids process grief through storytelling, coping prompts, and memory sharing with friendly animal themes. This game is out of circulation but can be purchased on eBay.

The Ungame (Families Edition)

A classic, non-competitive conversation game that encourages gentle expression of feelings, memories, and family bonding without judgment or pressure.

Inside Out (Disney/Pixar)

Inside Out 2 (Disney/Pixar)

A vibrant, comforting celebration of family, memory, and ancestor honoring that gently introduces children to the idea that loved ones live on in our hearts and stories.

Coco (Disney/Pixar)

A vibrant, comforting celebration of family, memory, and ancestor honoring that gently introduces children to the idea that loved ones live on in our hearts and stories.

Big Hero 6 (Disney)

A tender superhero adventure exploring brotherhood, sudden loss, and finding healthy outlets for grief and healing with the help of supportive friends.

Over the Moon (Netflix)

An imaginative musical journey about a young girl coping with the loss of her mother, embracing change, and finding joy while honoring cherished memories.

Clouds (Disney)

Tells the true story of Zach Sobiech, a teen musician with terminal bone cancer who writes the viral hit song "Clouds" to say goodbye to his loved ones.

Clouds (Disney)

Tells the true story of Zach Sobiech, a teen musician with terminal bone cancer who writes the viral hit song "Clouds" to say goodbye to his loved ones.

"The Invisible String" by Patrice Karst

A timeless picture book reassuring children that an invisible string of love connects us to those we love, no matter where they are or even if they have died.

"The Fall of Freddie the Leaf" by Leo Buscaglia

A classic, poetic tale about a leaf named Freddie learning about the changing seasons, nature's cycles, and the natural passage of life and death.

"The Memory Tree" by Britta Teckentrup

A comforting story about a beloved fox who closes his eyes in the forest, and how his forest friends come together to share memories and celebrate his life.

"The Dead Bird" by Margaret Wise Brown

A gentle, honest book depicting children who find a wild bird, hold a quiet funeral, and experience the natural rhythm of grief and returning to play.