Blog Archives - Holding on Letting Go

Supporting employees raising bereaved children

Michelle Jackson June 29, 2026 No Comments

Read our advice on how to support a working parent in your team if their family has experienced a bereavement.

Mother’s Day – what to do if a child you know is without their mum this year

Caroline March 11, 2026 No Comments

Mother's Day - read our blog to find out what to do / things to avoid if a child you know is without their mum.

Father’s Day: What to do if a child you know is without their dad this year

Caroline June 10, 2025 No Comments

Read our advice for helping a child who's missing their dad this Father's Day.

Children’s Grief Awareness Week 2024

Sarah Hawes November 18, 2024 No Comments

This week is Children’s Grief Awareness Week (18th-25th November) - and this year's theme is 'Building Hope'.

What NOT to say to a grieving child and their family

Sarah Hawes November 15, 2023 No Comments

Children’s Grief Awareness Week (16th-23rd November) is a special time focused on supporting grieving children and young people. At Holding On Letting Go, we understand that it’s sometimes hard to know…

How to help your bereaved child cope at Christmas

Sarah Hawes November 27, 2022 No Comments

It’s the end of Children’s Grief Awareness Week and if grief has affected your family, you might be thinking about how to cope with Christmas this year. Preparing for the…

How to make the last Christmas with a loved one special

Caroline October 5, 2022 No Comments

Christmas isn’t the most wonderful time of the year for everyone, especially if a bereavement is expected. At Holding On Letting Go we understand that it is an incredibly difficult…

How can my family enjoy Christmas when we’re grieving?

Caroline October 5, 2022 No Comments

So many times, we are asked: ‘How are we going to get through Christmas?’ It can be a real worry, because even though adults may not feel like it, children…

How to help a grieving friend or relative through Christmas

Caroline October 5, 2022 No Comments

You don’t want to say the wrong thing, but you also don’t want to say nothing at all. You don’t want to interfere by asking if you can help, but…

Why a will is important and how to leave a legacy to charity

Caroline October 4, 2022 No Comments

October is Free Wills Month and the perfect time to organise your affairs for after your death, giving you the peace of mind that your wishes will be carried out.…

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