Hummingbird Centre for HOPE

08/30/2026

Grief awareness day should be every day! Share with us what you would like others to know about widowed parenting.

08/29/2026

Summer is slowly coming to an end - why not plan an impromtu trip to the beach. Sunshine, sandwiches, sunscreen, swimming and ice cream can be good for the soul

08/28/2026

Back-to-school can bring a mix of excitement, nerves, and grief for children who have lost a parent. As a new school year begins, a little understanding can go a long way. Let teachers know about the loss, give children space to talk when they’re ready, and remember that grief doesn’t follow the school calendar.

Thanks to for creating tip sheet on navigating back to school: https://www.dougy.org/articles/back-to-school-and-grief-tips-for-parents-caregivers-and-educators

08/27/2026

Back to school means lots of forms to update or fill out...and one of those questions will be about your Emergency contact.

Start thinking now about who that person could be...or if you are a friend of a widowed parent, how about offering to be that safety net for them?

08/26/2026

Show us your dog!!

08/25/2026

Even after they die, we keep talking to them seeking their wisdoms and support. Their love continues to impact us forever!

08/24/2026

Sweet with whip cream and maple syrup or Savoury with spinach, bacon & eggs?
Whats your favourite?

08/23/2026

For some you are getting your child ready for their very first day of school, for others you are getting ready to send them off to university. No matter where you are at within the education system, first days of school bubble grief.

Start taking those baby steps to get both you and your kids ready for those first days.

08/22/2026

08/21/2026