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10 ways to remember Dad this Father’s Day

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Father's Day can be especially difficult for children and young people who have lost their dad or another special male role model in their life. From adverts to social media posts, it can be difficult to avoid Father's Day and this can be a constant reminder that your dad is ...
Photo of a child's hands holding a piece of paper divided into a grid. On the left side are drawings of a sun, rain cloud and rainbox. On the right side are handwritten descriptions of a sunny moment, rainy moment and rainbow moment. - Rainbow Review make and talk activity by Winston's Wish

Make and talk activity for children: Rainbow Review

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Rainbow Review is an activity that can be used as a handy check-in for children to find out a bit more about how they’re coping at the moment by asking about the good and not so good parts of their day or week. You can do this as a parent, ...
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Supporting a bereaved child who has autism

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There are many stereotypes as to what a person with autism ‘looks like’, ‘acts like' ‘understands’ and ‘feels’. All children are individuals - all children with autism are individuals. Therefore, we cannot provide one scenario of what a bereaved child will "look like’ or one way we should help them ...
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Ronnie’s Kilimanjaro Trek

Fundraising
Ronnie is taking on the world’s highest freestanding mountain next February and raising funds in support of Winston’s Wish. He shared with us why taking on the trek means so much to him and what he’s most looking forward to about completing the fantastic challenge. Tell us about your challenge in ...
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How to help a child after the death of a grandparent

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The death of a grandparent can be really difficult for a child, and this is often the first bereavement a child will experience. As with any death, the way they deal with their grief can be influenced by various factors, including their age, relationship with the grandparent, and the available ...

How to help a child grieving the death of a pet

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Pets offer comfort and companionship, so no matter what mood they are in, children find support and security from their animal friend. When a child experiences the death of a pet, like the death of a person, it can be a very difficult time for them. It's important to be ...
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How to help a child after the death of a parent

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The death of a parent can be one of the most devastating experiences a child can experience. Everyone grieves differently and how a child reacts and copes with their grief can depend on a number of things, including their age or developmental stage, their relationship to their parent and the ...
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