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Once Upon a Smile

@sidley_ouas

Children’s bereavement charity providing practical & emotional support to bereaved families to enable them to adjust to a new life without their loved one.

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linkhttp://www.onceuponasmile.org.uk calendar_today10-08-2011 16:41:04

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This Father’s Day, we’re holding in our hearts: –Every child grieving their dad –Every father grieving their child –Everyone thinking of someone special who has died We understand that days like today can be especially tough. We’re here to offer support, comfort, & a safe space💛

This Father’s Day, we’re holding in our hearts:
–Every child grieving their dad
–Every father grieving their child
–Everyone thinking of someone special who has died
We understand that days like today can be especially tough. We’re here to offer support, comfort, & a safe space💛
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When words are hard, music helps. 🎵💛 From tapping drums to shaking tambourines or strumming guitars-music gives children a safe way to express their feelings and feel truly heard. Our music room offers the space to do just that. #Music #Support #Drums #Guitar

When words are hard, music helps. 🎵💛

From tapping drums to shaking tambourines or strumming guitars-music gives children a safe way to express their feelings and feel truly heard.
Our music room offers the space to do just that.

#Music #Support #Drums #Guitar
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Grief can feel isolating. But having someone to talk to, someone who listens without judgement can make all the difference. We create safe spaces where children and young people feel heard, understood, and never alone. 💛

Grief can feel isolating. But having someone to talk to, someone who listens without judgement can make all the difference.

We create safe spaces where children and young people feel heard, understood, and never alone.
💛
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Sometimes it's the simplest things that help the most. Remote control cars might just look like toys-but for a grieving child, they can be a powerful way to reconnect with joy, release energy, and build confidence in a safe space. Play is more than fun-it's healing.💛

Sometimes it's the simplest things that help the most.

Remote control cars might just look like toys-but for a grieving child, they can be a powerful way to reconnect with joy, release energy, and build confidence in a safe space.

Play is more than fun-it's healing.💛
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“Thanks to the care and tailored support, they now have the tools to manage their grief moving forward.” – Parent Support that makes a lasting difference. Because every child deserves to be heard, supported, and understood. 💛

“Thanks to the care and tailored support, they now have the tools to manage their grief moving forward.” – Parent
Support that makes a lasting difference.
Because every child deserves to be heard, supported, and understood. 💛
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🧺🧸 A Teddy Bears’ Picnic can be a powerful way to help children communicate. Through play, children can share their thoughts and feelings onto their teddies-helping them to express sadness, ask questions, and share memories of someone special who has died 💛

🧺🧸 A Teddy Bears’ Picnic can be a powerful way to help children communicate.

Through play, children can share their thoughts and feelings onto their teddies-helping them to express sadness, ask questions, and share memories of someone special who has died 💛
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We provide emotional and practical support to bereaved families, so that no child or family grieves alone 🧡 Thank you to this family for allowing us to share their experience of our support. #Support #Charity #Bereavement

We provide emotional and practical support to bereaved families, so that no child or family grieves alone 🧡
 
Thank you to this family for allowing us to share their experience of our support.

#Support #Charity #Bereavement
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Can you guess which room this is at Sidley House? With its colourful patterns, calming vibes, and comfy seating, this is a safe space where children can take time out to reflect, relax and play. Swipe to see images of our incredible Chill Out Room 🏠

Can you guess which room this is at Sidley House? 
With its colourful patterns, calming vibes, and comfy seating, this is a safe space where children can take time out to reflect, relax and play. 

Swipe to see images of our incredible Chill Out Room 🏠
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🍪Baking isn't just about making something sweet-it's about creating moments of calm, connection, & comfort In our child bereavement sessions, baking gives children space to talk, share memories, & enjoy being in the moment It's one of many ways we help children feel supported 💛

🍪Baking isn't just about making something sweet-it's about creating moments of calm, connection, & comfort
In our child bereavement sessions, baking gives children space to talk, share memories, & enjoy being in the moment
It's one of many ways we help children feel supported 💛
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🎬 Our cinema room at Sidley House is more than just a place to watch films-it's a space for comfort, connection, & calm Sharing a film can spark conversations, create a sense of togetherness, & offer a gentle way to explore emotions through story 💛 What is your favourite film?

🎬 Our cinema room at Sidley House is more than just a place to watch films-it's a space for comfort, connection, & calm
Sharing a film can spark conversations, create a sense of togetherness, & offer a gentle way to explore emotions through story 💛

What is your favourite film?
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LEGO & OUAS Through creative play, children can express emotions they may not yet have words for. We use LEGO in our specially designed LEGO-themed space to help children explore feelings, spark imagination, and support healing and connection 💛

LEGO & OUAS
Through creative play, children can express emotions they may not yet have words for.
We use LEGO in our specially designed LEGO-themed space to help children explore feelings, spark imagination, and support healing and connection 💛
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"They seem more settled and confident, and we’ve seen improvements in how they express themself and manage emotions"-Parent With the right support, children begin to rebuild, find their voice, & understand that their feelings are valid💛

"They seem more settled and confident, and we’ve seen improvements in how they express themself and manage emotions"-Parent

With the right support, children begin to rebuild, find their voice, & understand that their feelings are valid💛
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We’re thrilled to share that we’ve been shortlisted for Most Loved Charity in the I Love MCR Awards! If you believe in the work we do, please take a moment to vote for us at ilovemanchester.com/awards Thank you so much! 💛 #ILoveMCRAwards #Charity #MakingADifference

We’re thrilled to share that we’ve been shortlisted for Most Loved Charity in the I Love MCR Awards!
If you believe in the work we do, please take a moment to vote for us at ilovemanchester.com/awards

Thank you so much! 💛

#ILoveMCRAwards #Charity #MakingADifference
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Support for Schools this Summer Holidays ☀️ We want you to know that we’ll be working throughout the summer break to continue supporting families who’s loved one has died. If you, your school, or any of your pupils need support during the summer, we’re here for you. 💛

Support for Schools this Summer Holidays ☀️

We want you to know that we’ll be working throughout the summer break to continue supporting families who’s loved one has died.
If you, your school, or any of your pupils need support during the summer, we’re here for you. 💛
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🎨 Painting Pebbles More than a creative activity-it’s a way for children to gently express emotions they might not have words for. It’s a powerful way to help children feel seen, heard, and supported 💛

🎨 Painting Pebbles
More than a creative activity-it’s a way for children to gently express emotions they might not have words for.

It’s a powerful way to help children feel seen, heard, and supported 💛
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Bubbles help children express emotions. 🫧 As they blow and watch them float away, it can ease big feelings and encourage calm. We use bubbles as a way to help children express their emotions safely. #Bubbles #Calm #Support #EmotionalSupport

Bubbles help children express emotions. 🫧

As they blow and watch them float away, it can ease big feelings and encourage calm.

We use bubbles as a way to help children express their emotions safely.

#Bubbles #Calm #Support #EmotionalSupport
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Create Smiles with a Monthly Gift💛 Your regular donation helps us support bereaved children through: ✨ 1:1 & group sessions 🎨 Safe spaces to express emotions 🤝 Support for families Together, we can make sure no child faces bereavement alone. 🌟

Create Smiles with a Monthly Gift💛

Your regular donation helps us support bereaved children through:
✨ 1:1 & group sessions
🎨 Safe spaces to express emotions
🤝 Support for families
Together, we can make sure no child faces bereavement alone. 🌟
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"It has given my child a place outside of home to talk and explore their feelings and emotions." Grieving children need a safe space to express themselves. We’re here to help children and their families feel supported, heard, and understood. 💛 #SafeSpace #Support #Charity

"It has given my child a place outside of home to talk and explore their feelings and emotions."

Grieving children need a safe space to express themselves.
We’re here to help children and their families feel supported, heard, and understood.
💛

#SafeSpace #Support #Charity
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🎢 A brilliant day out at Gulliver’s World! From rollercoasters to giggles, our families had a great time making special memories together. 💛 What is your favourite ride at Gulliver’s World? #ThemePark #Visit #Summer #Charity #Events

🎢 A brilliant day out at Gulliver’s World!
From rollercoasters to giggles, our families had a great time making special memories together. 💛

What is your favourite ride at Gulliver’s World?

#ThemePark #Visit #Summer #Charity #Events