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A Griever’s Guide to Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day is coming up, and for many grieving people, so are a lot of emotions. We want you to know that we see you. If Mother’s Day feels like it’s going to be hard for you, we’d like to offer some tips for making it through the day. This is not a step-by-step list,…
Read MoreWhat’s going on at CGC?
That’s a very good question, I’d love to answer that for you. First, I have to tell you that we are incredibly grateful to everyone that participated in and donated to our 2022 Frunge! On March 5th, just before the last Frungers leapt into the icy waters of Lake Waconia, we were able to announce…
Read MoreCOVID-19 guidelines and Spring Camp
Will we be having camp this spring? Yes! We are planning for a safe and impactful one-day, in-person program on April 2nd, 2022. To maximize safety for everyone we are consolidating our usual three-day experience to a single day. This is to avoid the risks inherent with overnight stays in shared spaces. In what follows, we…
Read MoreCOVID19 guidelines & Fall Camp 21
Will we be having camp this fall? Yes! We are planning for a safe and impactful one-day, in-person program on November 6th, 2021. To maximize safety for everyone we are consolidating our usual three-day experience to a single day. This is to avoid the risks inherent with overnight stays in shared spaces. In what follows, we…
Read More3 myths about grief debunked.
In honor of National Grief Awareness Day, we’re myth busting!
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Get your camping chairs ready and head to Litchfield, MN… We have been invited to be one of the beneficiaries of the family friendly Songs of Summer Festival. Come and visit us at our booth to get a taste of camp. We can’t wait to see you! For more information, click this link: http://songsofsummerfestival.com/
Read MoreMore support for our campers
We at Children’s Grief Connection are of the belief that all kids attending Hearts Of Hope Family Grief Camp are in need of support. However, after noticing a need for additional emotional, behavioral, and physical support at camp, we have created a new Hearts of Hope Family Grief Camp Leadership position and volunteer role titled…
Read MoreAnnouncement of New Board Officers and Members
Children’s Grief Connection is delighted to announce the appointment of Roger Matza, CHEP USA, as new President of the Board of Directors; Alicia Carr, Kelco Supply Co, as Vice President; Maria Cervantes, Funeral Directors Life Insurance Company, as Treasurer; and Carly Gaytan-Kiser, Schuller Family Funeral Homes.as Secretary. Children’s Grief Connection also welcomes the following new…
Read MoreRegistration is on for Spring Camp!
Hearts of Hope Family Grief Camp, Spring 2021 Will we be having camp this spring? Yes! We are planning for a safe and impactful one-day, in-person program on April 10th, 2021 at Camp Friendship in Annandale, MN. To maximize safety for everyone we are consolidating our usual three-day experience to a single day. This is to…
Read MoreThe Calming Power of Reading-How to calm your mind in 20 minutes a day WITH book recommendations
In today’s post, our last in this series, we’ll talk about how reading as little as 20 minutes a day can improve your mental and physical health. We’ll also get recommendations from a few of our board members. https://youtu.be/d3wH5vrFuqI
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