Children's Grief Awareness Month 2026
During Children's Grief Awareness Month this November, we're shining a light on how grief impacts children and families, and what we can do to support them. You can help by sharing Dougy Center's Flip the Script posts to your social media, by exploring these events and activities, and learning more about the movement to #UnderstandGrief.
Flip the Script
This November, we're joining organizations around the country to "Flip the Script" on how to understand and support children and teens who are grieving. Throughout the month on Dougy Center's social media channels, we'll share critical statistics, provide tips, and hear from teens who are grieving on what's most helpful for them.
Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn, and share the important messages with others.
We know it can feel uncomfortable talking about grief. We can help
No matter how familiar you are with grief, it’s still hard to know what to say when a death occurs. It’s human nature to fall back on the clichés and platitudes we’ve grown up hearing. If you’ve ever found yourself relying on automatic responses, you’re not alone.
This tip sheet offers practical examples of helpful (and not so helpful) things to say when someone you know is grieving.
Join Us on Children's Grief Awareness Day
In recognition of Children’s Grief Awareness Day, join Dougy Center for "The Child We Once Were, How lived experience shapes the way we support kids who are grieving."
This virtual panel features professionals who experienced the death of someone significant during their own childhood. Panelists will reflect on what they needed from the adults around them, what was helpful, and what they wish had been different.
Through lived experience and professional insight, the conversation will explore how childhood grief shapes the way we support children and families who are grieving today. Participants will leave with a deeper understanding of how small, intentional actions can make a meaningful difference in a child’s grief journey.
November 19, 2026
10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m., PDT
Free with registration
Registration closes at 10 a.m., PST, November 18, 2026
News & Resources
Find hundreds of free resources for children, teens, caregivers and more here
Watch how Dougy Center supports children who are grieving here
Take part in Dougy Center’s Virtual Professional Seminar, for professionals who work with people who are grieving, to explore the fundamentals of grief education across the lifespan. Learn more here
Join the Movement to #UnderstandGrief
What does it mean to be Grief-Informed, and what can you do to better support people who are grieving?