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Newton-Wellesley Hospital

2014 Washington Street

Newton, MA 02462

617-243-6000

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Ambulatory Care Center - Natick

307 W Central St

Natick, MA 01760

617-243-5345

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Ambulatory Care Center - Newton

159 Wells Ave

Newton Centre, MA 02459

617-243-5777

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Ambulatory Care Center - Walpole

111 Norfolk Street

Walpole, MA 02081maps

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Ambulatory Care Center – Wellesley

978 Worcester Road (rte 9)

Wellesley, Massachusetts 02482

781-235-5200

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Maxwell Blum Emergency Pavilion

2014 Washington Street

Newton, MA 02462

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Outpatient Surgery Center - Wellesley

25 Washington Street

Wellesley, Massachusetts 02481

617-219-1520

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Waltham Walk-In

9 Hope Ave

Waltham, MA 02453

617-243-5590

Monday through Saturday: 9:00 am to 7:00 pm

Sunday: 9:00 am to 2:00 pm

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A few general tips

  • Offer children the chance to go to the funeral or wake. Even children as young as five can benefit from a ritualized way of “saying goodbye.” If your child wants to attend, make sure to prepare them for what they will see there, how people will be acting and what will be said and done. It can also be helpful to think of another adult who can check in with your child at the funeral/wake to see how he or she is doing and offer him or her a break if needed. If your child does not want to attend, do not force them to go.
  • Try not to worry about saying the “right” words or “being strong” for the children. It is okay to cry in front of your children. This shows them it is acceptable for them to cry, too.
  • Try not to push children to talk about the death. Most children tell us how they feel in one way or another, usually through behavior.
  • Try not to shut children out of the family grieving process by sending them to a babysitter – this is a time to bring them closer to family to learn how to grieve and feel comfort from those they love.
  • Always tell the truth when talking about death with your children. If you don’t know the answer to a question, “I don’t know,” is an appropriate response.
  • It can be helpful to use third-person language with children to help them feel less threatened. Say, “Many children feel…” instead of “Do YOU feel…”
  • Notify the child’s school or daycare that the child has experienced a loss and may be “out of sorts” for a while.
  • As with any situation where a child may feel vulnerable, it is helpful to offer them choices to restore a sense of control. For younger children, offer concrete, simple choices like, “Which sock do you want to put on first?” or, “Do you want grape juice or apple juice with lunch?” With older children and teenagers you can offer broader choices such as, “What do you want for dinner?” or, “What would be fun for you today?”

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