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Sesame Workshop: Articles to Support Grieving Families

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Tragic Events

a mother hugs her young daughterWhen someone close to you dies, you mourn the loss of that person—what they meant to you, the role they played in your life, and the role they “could have” played in your future. It’s a big change and will take time for you and your family to find a new rhythm together.

As you adjust and readjust, consider these four Sesame Workshop articles to further support you and your children:

These comforting and compassionate resources have been developed by Sesame Workshop with support from the New York Life Foundation.

En Español: Artículos para apoyar a las familias en duelo

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