Saying Goodbye: Memory Book

Each year, thousands of children lose a loved one. Death is extremely stressful for children, but good tools and the love and support of others can help them navigate their loss and begin to heal. Saying Goodbye is an interactive memory book for parents who are helping their children cope with the jumble of thoughts, feelings, and questions that arise when a loved one dies. Parents can offer their children support by guiding their children through their big, confusing questions, including why the person died, where he or she is now, and how to respond to words of comfort that don't feel helpful. In addition, Saying Goodbye offers writing and therapeutic art exercises to encourage children to access positive thoughts and practice self-care while honoring the person who has died.

Saying Goodbye is written by school counselor and parent Erainna Winnett, Ed.S., who uses her twenty years of working with children ages 6 to 12 to help parents deal with the difficult issues children face in the 21st century.

Don't put off helping a child struggling with grief. Even though this is a very difficult time, this activity book can help make it a little easier.