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7 Mistakes that people make when a child dies

By Tamara Port

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Posted: February 4, 2020

It inconceivable. The pain that a parent experiences when their child dies. There are no adequate words to describe what they are going through or how deeply their emotions run. Parents who have lost a child find themselves in a canyon of immense sadness. Friends,...

Losing a parent

By Tamara Port

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Posted: February 4, 2020

Losing a parent can be one of the most traumatic experiences you will ever face. While some factors may make the grief process more complex, such as unresolved conflict with the parent, or the way in which the parent died, the loss of a parent...

Grieving the family you never had

By Tamara Port

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Posted: February 4, 2020

For several years I worked for the Department of Family Services. I worked closely with children who were removed from their homes in order to keep them safe from an abusive parent(s). Some of these children were later returned to their homes, and some went...

Divorce: Tips for helping your angry child

By Tamara Port

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Posted: February 4, 2020

You never expected your child to be glad that you were getting a divorce. You knew they would be sad, probably confused and maybe even worried- but this anger? It’s intense. You struggle as you want to stay connected with your child, you want them...