Bereavement Learn how to talk openly about death and grief without fear of saying the wrong thing. You'll gain confidence in your words and discover that children are more resilient than we often think when given compassionate, truthful guidance. You'll learn how to slow down, listen deeply, and make space for children's thoughts and feelings to unfold naturally.
Eco-Literacy As a part of nature, we explore how the changing seasons, life cycles of plants, and the quiet wisdom of gardens provide powerful metaphors that help children understand loss as a natural part of life - not something to fear or fix.
SEL – Social-Emotional Circle-Based Learning Growing Memories shows how simple daily circle songs can become meaningful SEL routines that build connection, belonging, and emotional well-being. These shared musical experiences create safe spaces where children feel heard, valued, and supported.
A Gentle Entry Point Into Life's Biggest Questions
The Growing Memories Newsletter and Discover Gentle Approaches, Practical Frameworks, and Resources to Support Meaningful Social-Emotional Conversations and Bereavement Awareness
About Growing Memories
Growing Memories was created from a deep understanding that children are naturally curious about life's biggest questions, and they deserve honest, compassionate answers. This program recognizes that adults often feel overwhelmed when talking about death and loss - worried about saying the wrong thing or causing more pain. But research and real-world experience show us that children benefit tremendously from thoughtful, age-appropriate conversations.
Listen deeply, respond with honesty and compassion, and create emotionally safe spaces where children feel grounded, seen, heard, and supported.
Discover gentle trauma-informed approaches for the home and classroom.
Free Resource Download: Trauma-Informed Approaches for Supporting Social-Emotional Learning and Bereavement Awareness