Easing Worries through Stretches
June 20, 2018Worrying can take a physical toll on our bodies. At Tu Nidito we find that talking about our worries is helpful but we have also discovered the benefits of stretching exercises to release worries. We frequently use the Turtle and Butterfly stretches with our Tu Nidito “littles” (ages 3 1/2 – 7), but they are […]...
Read MoreBook Recommendations for a Grieving Child
February 12, 2018Here at Tu Nidito, parents, teachers, and community members frequently ask us what they can do to help support a grieving child. Our staff has found that books are a great way to promote conversation and help normalize children’s feelings. Below is a list of books that Tu Nidito staff have found most conducive in […]...
Read MoreGrief Strategies for the New Year
January 11, 2018“Year’s end is neither an end nor a beginning but a going on, with all the wisdom that experience can instill in us.” –Hal Borland, American Author and Journalist For many, the New Year marks an opportunity for a fresh start, often centering on goals for the coming year. But, as the staff and families […]...
Read MoreSupport During End-of-Life
December 6, 2017When dealing with serious illness, children and families experience many emotions and changes to their lives. Tu Nidito program staff is there every step of the way: diagnosis, prognosis, treatment, and throughout their recovery and healing process. It brings us great joy to “close” a family member out of programs because they are healthy and [...
Read MoreWorking Through Worries
September 15, 2017Worry. It’s an emotion that affects all of us – everything from day-to-day “small” worries to “bigger” life-changing events. Feeling worried is a normal part of life. When life is disrupted by serious illness or death, it can be difficult to manage the feelings that trigger us to worry. Children are more likely to worry […]...
Read MoreSupporting Children When Tragedy Strikes
June 1, 2017When tragedy strikes a community, we all feel it. We mourn as a community as we try to understand and find possible answers. We instinctively want to protect ourselves, our children, our loved ones. Tu Nidito Children and Family Services is here to support our community’s children and families through the grieving process. Parents or […]...
Read MorePieces of Grief – Support Activity
December 6, 2016
This is an activity that can be done with children of all ages that are dealing with grief related to the death of a loved one. It is great for a group setting or can be completed one on one. Supplies Needed: Medium Clay Pot Hammer Hot Glue Sharpie Markers Pot Activity: Step One: […]...
Read MoreColor Your Grief
September 28, 2016
This is an activity that can be done with children of all ages that are dealing with grief related to a serious illness or death. Supplies Needed: 12” Ceramic Tile Different color sharpies Dropper Rubbing Alcohol Tile Activity: Step One: Assign each color an emotion. For example red is angry, pink is frustrating […]...
Read MoreIs this Normal?
September 15, 2016Tu Nidito receives hundreds of referrals each year. Parents, caregivers and community members call, not only to ask questions about services, but to share what their children are going through. One of the most common questions asked is “Is this normal?” Parents want to be reassured that what their child is going through is a […]...
Read MoreTu Nidito Talking Sticks
August 24, 2016The talking stick is an important part of Tu Nidito. It is a tool used in our support groups to help create a safe space to share thoughts, feelings and manage group participation. It allows everyone the opportunity to share their feelings and experiences, as well as listen to everyone else, without interruption. Whenever we […]...
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