
You Are Special To Me
A printable to share encouragement and kindness with others.
Kind words (and pictures!) of encouragement, comfort, and care can be very meaningful to a child (or grown-up) who is grieving. Invite children to use this printable page to create a card for a grieving friend, family member, or classmate.

Something New
In this story, Elmo’s cousin Jesse helps remind children that big changes can mean new opportunities to learn and grow.

Jesse Expresses Grief Through Play
A video to show how children can express their feelings of grief through play — and how grown-ups can help.

Re-grieving as Seasons Change
A video that shows how grief can come and go throughout life.

Elmo and Jesse Remember Uncle Jack
A video to show that there are many ways to remember—and celebrate—a person who died.

How Children Grieve and How to Help
Consider the different ways children experience grief as they grow, and how you might help.

Disenfranchised Grief
Learn about disenfranchised grief.

The Complexity of Loss
Consider different types of grief and loss.