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Balancing Grief and Work After Child Loss: 7 Gentle Strategies
Returning to work after child loss is one of the hardest things a grieving mother can face. Grief brain can make it difficult to focus, remember tasks, or function like before. This blog offers seven gentle tips to help you cope at work, from grounding techniques to redefining productivity. If you're walking through this painful season, know you're not alone—and there are ways to support yourself with compassion as you navigate your return.
Lisa K. Boehm
25 minutes ago3 min read


How to Support a Grieving Mom: What to Say, Do, and Avoid
Supporting a grieving mom can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. This blog outlines exactly what to say, do, and avoid when offering grief support after child loss. Whether you're a friend, family member, or coworker, you'll discover meaningful ways to show up and truly help. Learn the most supportive phrases, actions that bring comfort, and common missteps to avoid. A must-read for anyone wanting to offer real help after loss.
Lisa K. Boehm
Jun 33 min read


Grief & Child Loss: 7 Gentle Ways to Mark Your Child's Birthday
Honoring your child’s birthday after loss can feel overwhelming — but it can also be a sacred opportunity to connect, reflect, and celebrate their life. In this blog, I share 3 heartfelt ideas that have brought comfort to many grieving moms, including buying a birthday cake, releasing butterflies, and doing acts of kindness in their name. These rituals can bring meaning to a difficult day. Listen to the podcast for 4 more healing ideas.
Lisa K. Boehm
May 273 min read


Understanding Secondary Loss After Child Loss: The Hidden Layers of Grief
No one can prepare you for your life after child loss. Grieving mothers lose a child, but they also experience other losses as well...
Lisa K. Boehm
May 204 min read


Mother’s Day Grief: 5 Practical Tips for Moms Coping After Child Loss
Facing Mother's Day after losing a child can bring a grieving mom to her knees. Moms struggling with child loss need acknowledgement and...
Lisa K. Boehm
May 66 min read


A Doctor’s Grief Journey: Navigating Child Loss with Dr. Marcy Larson
When a pediatrician becomes a bereaved mother—Dr. Marcy Larson shares her powerful story of child loss, grief, healing, and hope. 💛
Lisa K. Boehm
Apr 293 min read


The Pressure to 'Move On' After Child Loss: What Every Grieving Parent Should Know
Struggling with the pressure to ‘move on’ after child loss? Learn how to set boundaries & honour your grief on your own terms. #GriefSupport
Lisa K. Boehm
Apr 223 min read


Child Loss and Grief: Are Signs from the Afterlife Real?
Signs from our children in the afterlife bring comfort and connection. Are they reaching out? Here’s how to recognize and invite their signs
Lisa K. Boehm
Apr 154 min read


Grief & Child Loss: 3 Ways to Navigate Dark Thoughts
Struggling with suicidal thoughts after child loss? You’re not alone. Learn what’s normal, when to seek help, and how to keep going.
Lisa K. Boehm
Apr 83 min read


Grief & How to Sort Belongings After Child Loss
Sorting through your child's belongings after loss is heartbreaking. Find gentle ways to honour them while creating space for healing.
Lisa K. Boehm
Apr 13 min read


Grieving the Loss of a Child: What Every Bereaved Mother Needs to Know
Grief is not a straight line. Learn the hard truths, self-care tips, and support strategies every bereaved mother needs. 💛 #GriefJourney
Lisa K. Boehm
Mar 253 min read


Surviving Grief & Rebuilding your Life After Child Loss
Read about one grieving mother's journey after losing her son, husband and brother and how she rebuilt her life.
Lisa K. Boehm
Mar 183 min read


Parenting After Child Loss: 8 Tips from a Grieving Mom
After the loss of a child, it's normal to second guess all parenting decisions as a grieving mom. This grief blog outlines 8 tips to help...
Lisa K. Boehm
Mar 115 min read


15 Reasons Why the Second Year of Grief May Be More Challenging
This blog dives into the unique challenges of grieving mothers and the journey through grief. #ChildLoss #GrievingParents #Healing
Lisa K. Boehm
Feb 184 min read


5 Gentle Ways Bereaved Mothers Can Cope with Grief
Discover 5 practical strategies to help grieving moms navigate loss, find moments of peace, and stay connected to their child’s memory.
Lisa K. Boehm
Feb 113 min read


Feelings of Guilt after Child Loss
The guilt experienced after child loss by grieving mothers can be debilitating. Here are some words of advice from a mom who has also lost
Lisa K. Boehm
Feb 44 min read


Coping with Child Loss: How One Mom Found Meaning in Her Grief
Explore ways to navigate child loss by finding purpose, embracing hope, and uncovering moments of healing on your grief journey.
Lisa K. Boehm
Jan 283 min read


Grief Support for Bereaved Moms: Finding Healing After Child Loss
Grieving a child is isolating, but community offers healing, connection, and hope. Find support to rebuild life with love and understanding.
Lisa K. Boehm
Jan 213 min read


Grief & Child Loss: How to Let Go of the "What If" Questions
Powerful questions for grieving moms, guiding them toward hope and positive change in their journey through loss.
Lisa K. Boehm
Jan 143 min read


Christmas After Child Loss: 8 Tips From a Grieving Mom
Struggling with Christmas after child loss? Discover 8 essential tips for healing and honouring your child's memory this holiday season.
Lisa K. Boehm
Dec 23, 20243 min read
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