Ages 2 to 4

What's in this Useful Box?

** denotes items in the gift box.

1. A Child's View on Grief - Parent Booklet
   (Alan D Wolfelt, Ph.D - This booklet is short, easy-to-read, very informative and is a great resource for understanding how a child grieves and what they need during this time)



2. Beginnings & Endings with Lifetimes in Between - Storybook
   (Bryan Mellonie - A unique book about the cycle of life in nature. It is a great way to reinforce that death is a part of life, and that what happens between being born and dying is what we call life.



3. **25 Things to Do When Grandpa Passes Away, Mom & Dad Get Divorced or the Dog Dies - Resource Book
   (Laurie A Kanyer - This is a really practical book explaining how the body needs to release emotional energy when grieving and contains a whole lot of ideas on how children can do this)



4. **My Grandma Died - Storybook
   (Lory Britain - A rare book that uses simple words and concepts (difficult to find for this age group) and although the story is about 'Grandma' can be used to discuss the death of any loved one)



5. **Photo Puppy - Toy
   (A cute, soft plush puppy with a place for a photo of their loved one. A lovely keepsake)



6. Memory Box Actvity
   (Kaiser Craft - wooden craft box, paints, paper, stickers, gems, etc. to decorate as a memory box and hold treasured photo's, keepsakes, etc.)



7. Praise Stickers
   (Use them on reward charts, for special behaviour, at the end of each day to identify something you are proud of, or just anytime you notice something great that your child has done)



8. Daily Reminders
   (The Useful Box - Phrases that you can stick on your fridge or wall to use as reminders when things get a little crazy, or to prevent them from getting there in the first place)



9. 50 Positive Messages Card
   (The Useful Box - Ideas on how many different ways you can say “well done” to your child)



10. **Losing Someone Special - Ideas Sheet
    (The Useful Box - This sheet has a few suggestions you might find useful)
    CLICK HERE TO VIEW SAMPLE IDEAS SHEET - PDF

$99.00 - AUD (includes postage within Aus)

Gift Box option

$44.00 - AUD (includes postage within Aus)

Ages 5 to 8

What's in this Useful Box?

** denotes items in the gift box.

1. A Child's View on Grief - Parent Booklet
   (Alan D Wolfelt, Ph.D - This booklet is short, easy-to-read, very informative and is a great resource for understanding how a child grieves and what they need during this time)



2. Let's Imagine Bush Adventures - CD
   (Magic Music - This Guided Imagery CD is a very useful tool to assist your child to learn to relax, have some quiet time and imagine a place where they can visit a loved one if they want to)



3. **25 Things to Do When Grandpa Passes Away, Mom & Dad Get Divorced or the Dog Dies - Resource Book
   (Laurie A Kanyer - This is a really practical book explaining how the body needs to release emotional energy when grieving and contains a whole lot of ideas on how children can do this)



4. **Badgers Parting Gifts - Storybook
   (Susan Varley - A lovely story about Badger, his relationships, and the "special gift" he leaves with each of his friends when he dies)



5. Beginnings & Endings with Lifetimes in Between - Storybook
   (Bryan Mellonie - A unique book about the cycle of life in nature. It is a great way to reinforce that death is a part of life, and that what happens between being born and dying is what we call life.



6. When Someone Very Special Dies - Activity Book
   (Marge Heegaard - This book has activities which allow your child to learn about and explore their beliefs, thoughts and feelings around losing a loved one)



7. **Photo Cushion and Cover - Activity
   (Cushion, cover, transfer photo paper, fabric markers - eveything you need to create a special cushion with a photo of their loved one on it. A lovely keepsake)



8. Memory Box Actvity
   (Kaiser Craft - wooden craft box, paints, paper, stickers, gems, etc. to decorate as a memory box and hold treasured photo's, keepsakes, etc.)



9. How are You Feeling Today Stickers
   (These stickers assist children to identify how they are feeling at any given moment)



10. Silicon Bracelets
    (These "all the rage" bracelets have positive words to give children a sense of strength during a difficult time)



11. Daily Reminders
    (The Useful Box - Phrases that you can stick on your fridge or wall to use as reminders when things get a little crazy, or to prevent them from getting there in the first place)



12. 50 Positive Messages Card
    (The Useful Box - Ideas on how many different ways you can say “well done” to your child)



13. **Losing Someone Special - Ideas Sheet
    (The Useful Box - This sheet has a few suggestions you might find useful)
    CLICK HERE TO VIEW SAMPLE IDEAS SHEET - PDF

$109.00 - AUD (includes postage within Aus)

Gift Box option

$49.00 - AUD (includes postage within Aus)

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