As Mother’s Day approaches, we recognize that this time of year can bring a wide range of emotions for children, teens, and caregivers. While many around us may be celebrating, those who are grieving may feel a quiet heaviness, confusion, or even a sense of being out of step with others.
At Adam’s Place, we want you to know that all feelings are welcome here. There is no “right” way to experience this day. Whether your family chooses to acknowledge it, avoid it, or redefine it, your experience matters and deserves care and understanding.
🌷 Understanding Grief Around Mother’s Day 🌷
Grief often becomes more visible around holidays that center on relationships. For children and teens, Mother’s Day can bring up questions, memories, or feelings they may not have the words for yet. Some may feel sadness, others anger, numbness, or even moments of joy mixed with guilt.
It’s also important to remember that grief is not just about death. Mother’s Day can be complicated for those experiencing separation, estrangement, foster care, incarceration, or changes in caregiving roles. Children may be grieving what was, what could have been, or what feels missing.
Developmentally, children may revisit their grief in new ways as they grow. A younger child might express grief through behavior or play, while an older child or teen may reflect more deeply on their loss or identity. These responses are natural and part of how grief evolves over time.
🛠️ A Practical Tool for Caregivers: “Name It to Tame It” 🛠️
One supportive strategy is gently helping children put words to their feelings.
You might say:
- “I wonder if today feels a little different for you.”
- “Some kids feel sad or confused on Mother’s Day. Does any of that fit for you?”
- “It’s okay to have more than one feeling at the same time.”
By naming emotions without pressure to “fix” them, you help children feel seen and understood. This can reduce emotional overwhelm and build trust. If a child doesn’t want to talk, that’s okay too! Your openness still sends a powerful message: you are here, and they are not alone!
However this Mother’s Day unfolds for you and your family, please know that your experience is valid. Grief does not follow a schedule, and it does not need to be hidden to make others comfortable.
At Adam’s Place, we are honored to walk alongside you, holding space for the full range of emotions that come with love and loss. You are part of a community that sees you, supports you, and cares deeply about your healing.
You are not alone. 💛
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💛 Youth in Action: Honoring Mallory’s Kindness 💛
We are so grateful to recognize Mallory, a 5th grade National Honor Society student, for the heart and intention she put into her recent service project. Through her creative soda stand, Mallory raised an incredible $400 to support the children and families at Adam’s Place.
Her donation was used to create Summer Coping Kits for children and teens participating in Camp Cope. These kits hold special meaning during the summer months, when our regular groups take a pause. Each item is thoughtfully chosen to support healthy coping skills, encourage self-care, and gently remind youth that they are not alone in their grief—even when they are not physically in group.
Mallory’s kindness is a powerful example of how young people can make a meaningful impact in their community.
💛 Thank you, Mallory, for making a difference. 💛
If you feel inspired, you can donate today or learn more about how community members are finding creative ways to give back and support grieving children and families.
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🤠💛 Thank You, Camp Cope Families! 💛🤠
We are so grateful to each of you who joined us for our Hearts & Hooves outing at Horses for Heroes. It was truly special to see families spending time together, connecting with the horses, and enjoying a bit of fresh air and open space.
Moments like these matter. In the midst of grief, opportunities to laugh, explore, and simply be together can offer gentle pockets of relief and connection. Whether your child was fully engaged or just quietly taking it all in, every experience is meaningful in its own way.
Thank you for showing up, for trusting us, and for being part of the Camp Cope community. We are honored to walk alongside your family and create spaces where both healing and joy can exist side by side. 💛
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🍂 Fall 2026 Camp Cope will begin in September, and registration is now open. 🍂
If Camp Cope has felt meaningful to your family, you might consider sharing this opportunity with someone in your life who may be navigating loss. A simple, caring invitation can gently remind another family that they don’t have to go through it alone.
At Adam’s Place, we are honored to hold space with you, in moments of connection, in times of transition, and in all that comes in between. We look forward to welcoming families this fall. 💙
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🌼 Stepping into softness this season… 🌼
Join us for our Third Thursday Virtual Adult Support Group as we gently explore ways to honor memory while moving through the changing seasons. As the days grow warmer, grief can shift in unexpected ways.
Together, we’ll hold space for what feels present—memories, emotions, and everything in between. You don’t have to carry it alone. 💛
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We are continually inspired by the strength of our Camp Cope families and community.
As we work to secure ongoing funding to keep our programs available, we are gathering brief stories from those who have experienced their impact firsthand. Your words help illustrate the real difference these spaces make for children, teens, and families navigating grief.
If Camp Cope or any Adam’s Place program has touched your life, we would be grateful if you would share a few sentences about your experience—what you or your child gained, a meaningful moment, or what support has meant to your family. Photos are also welcome, and you may choose to remain anonymous if preferred.
Thank you for helping us continue to provide hope, connection, and healing to families who need it most. 💛
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| You shared, and we listened 💛
Many Camp Cope caregivers expressed a desire to stay connected with one another beyond our sessions—a space to continue supporting, sharing, and walking alongside each other outside of camp.
We are so grateful to respond to that need by offering a private Facebook community just for Camp Cope caregivers.
This group is a place to stay connected, share resources, and continue building the sense of understanding and support that begins in Camp Cope.
We look forward to continuing this journey together 💛 |
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🚀 Don't miss out on the action!
🌟 Secure your spot at all our upcoming events by registering NOW!
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This is a community event we’re sharing for informational purposes for families who may be interested. For more information, please scan the QR code or contact Nathan Adelson Hospice at 702-787-3575. Please note, this is not an Adam’s Place-hosted event, but we are grateful to help spread the word about resources that may be supportive to families.
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At Adam’s Place, every group, every conversation, and every moment of connection is made possible by the generosity of our community.
When a child, teen, or caregiver walks through our doors, they are often carrying a loss that feels too heavy to hold alone. Because of donors like you, they are met with understanding, compassion, and a place where they don’t have to pretend they’re okay.
Your support helps keep these programs accessible, ensuring that no family has to navigate grief without guidance and care. If you’ve ever wondered how you can make a meaningful difference, this is one way to help healing continue.
Thank you for being part of the heart behind this work. 💛
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💻✨ Learning that makes a difference. ✨💻
At Adam’s Place, we’re committed to equipping professionals, parents, caregivers & community members with the tools to support grieving children and teens.
📚 24/7 access to expert-led recorded webinars
💙 Thanks to grant funding, select courses are FREE
🌐 Start learning today: adamsplacelv.org/courses
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