Helpful Links
Grieving
Children and Grieving
www.athealth.com/consumer/disorders/childgrief.html
This short, informative article gives a great overview of children and grief.
National Center for Grieving Children and Families www.dougy.org
The Dougy Center provides support in a safe place where children, teens, young adults, and their families grieving a death can share experiences. At the home page go to the second heart symbol and click to find a program in your area.
Center for Loss & Life Transition
www.centerforloss.com
Dr. Alan Wolfelt’s site offers support to those who are grieving and those who want to help.
Stepfamilies
Mama J's Parenting Posts
www.dianefromme.com/blog/
Check this blog every Wednesday for the author's insights and experts' advice about stepfamily life.
Successful Stepfamilies
www.successfulstepfamilies.com
Author Ron Deal’s site supports Christian stepfamilies and offers an online newsletter subscription. Ron is a pastor with a heart for stepfamily ministry. At this site you can also get information on his Successful Stepfamily conferences.
Becoming a Stepmom
www.becomingastepmom.wordpress.com/blog
Author Jacque Fletcher targets stepmothers with this message: you don't have to become a stepmom alone. You can dialogue with other stepmoms on her blog, which offers advice from veteran stepmoms, educational tools, and free resources to help you build your stepfamily.