December Newsletter * Tu Nidito

Dear Tu Nidito Friends and Families:

I feel a sense of urgency at Tu Nidito as we approach the December holidays. Everyday, our team answers the calls of those grieving - we listen, hear, and acknowledge our grieving children and families as they navigate their personal grief journey. Yet, the holidays seem to create a profound desire to find more ways to help our children during this time which would normally be one of joy and celebration.

I feel this urgency from my amazing team. They want to do everything possible to help find joy for the children and families, we serve. I hear them brainstorming ideas: could we do a gift drive, can we find family experiences to help brighten the season, where can we find a holiday meal, perhaps a gas card for travel. Their enthusiasm is a spark for everyone in the community who joins with us to provide a touch of holiday warmth for grieving children.

You too can help! Our holiday gift wish list is posted on Amazon. I found joy in shopping for our kids. Teens are often forgotten at this time of year so please think of them as you look through our selections. It is easy to give and have your gift sent directly to Tu Nidito. Our Gift Shop will be open from December 5th through the 18th. For many Tu Nidito families this might be the only gifts they can afford for their children or are too burdened to shop for themselves.

Dig deeper into this newsletter and read the tips on talking about grief during the holidays. You probably know someone who is grieving. I want to stress how important it is to honor their grief, don’t try to fix it, just listen. Listening is a great gift.

I also want to remind you that Tu Nidito is a Qualified Charitable Organization (QCO 20617) giving you the ability to donate $400 for an individual or $800 for a couple and receive a dollar for dollar tax credit from the state of Arizona.

Together, during this season of giving and gratitude, we can lift up those who are grieving a serious medical condition or death.

With warm regards,

Liz

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Layla's Happiness read by Support Specialist Kristin Harrison

"With the holidays coming around, sometimes families feel like they shouldn't feel joy or shouldn't show happiness because their special person died. They might feel a little bit guilty about having joy or happiness. But we are learning that it's ok to be happy during the holidays and at any time! Our special people that we love and that died would like us to feel joy and be happy."

Grief & The Holidays

Celebrating holidays can bring about many emotions, especially for those experiencing grief. Tu Nidito has created special Holiday Handouts, full of helpful tips and suggestions for navigating grief during the holidays.

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Tips for Supporting Children with A Serious Medical Condition or the Death of a Loved One

Grief is the normal and natural response to loss or change, such as the death of a loved one or the diagnosis of a serious medical condition. While everyone grieves differently, there are some common emotions and behaviors expressed by children and teens. Responses to grief will look different based on a child's age.

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There is Still Time to Give a Gift!

We made it quick and easy for you. Click this link to Tu Nidito’s Holiday Gift List, select a gift, and send it directly to Tu Nidito to be included in our Holiday Gift Shop. The gift shop will be open from December 5th through December 18th.

Please pick a gift today to brighten a child’s holiday.

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Did you know?

A 2021 survey of 2,000 U.S. adults indicated that 36 percent of respondents didn’t want to celebrate the holidays because of feelings of grief or loss. During the holidays, it is important to communicate, respect, set boundaries and have coping mechanisms in place. Learn more here.