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Straw rockets make and talk activity - Winston's Wish

Make and talk activity for children: Straw Rockets

Children may find it difficult to talk about their grief, so we suggest doing a ‘make and talk’ activity to keep them occupied while having a conversation. Bonfire night is a very exciting time for children – fireworks, rockets, sparklers! Everything is brightly coloured and there are lots of activities ...
Make and talk activity: Make a paper spider and spider web

Make and talk activity for children: Spooky spider web

Talking to children about their grief can be difficult and you might feel like you can’t choose a ‘good’ time. Maybe there isn’t a good time to talk about grief, sometimes they might ask you questions at awkward times or not want to address the topic at all. One of ...
Young girl looking upset and being hugged by her mum - Supporting children after a baby dies - Winston's Wish

Supporting children and young people after a baby dies

A miscarriage, stillbirth or loss of a baby shortly after birth is a devastating bereavement for the whole family. Having to explain the death of an expected baby brother, sister or cousin to a child or young person is an incredibly hard thing to do and can feel impossible when ...
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