Parent Tips & Resources

Covid-19 (Coronavirus) Resources:

Talking to children about the coronavirus:

National Association of School Psychologists: Talking to Children About COVID-19 (Coronavirus)
New York Times: How to Talk to Kids about Coronavirus
Child Mind Institute: Talking to Kids About the Coronavirus
Open Circle: How to Talk to Kids about Coronavirus
PBS Parents: How to Talk to Your Kids About Coronavirus
New York School Talk: Educator Shares Tips for Talking to Kids About Coronavirus Fears
NPR: What To Say To Kids When The News Is Scary
NPR: Just For Kids: A Comic Exploring The New Coronavirus
Livescience: The Ultimate Kids’ Guide to the New Coronavirus

Community Resources:

Planning activities at home:

Confident Parents, Confident Kids: My Kid’s School is Closed So Now What? (Supporting Child's Social Emotional and Mental Health)
Harvard: Caring for Preschoolers at Home
Scholastic: Free Resources for School Closure
Great Schools: School Closure Learning Guide
Confident Parents, Confident Kids: Facebook morning announcements to help families set the tone for a positive learning day
The Clay Center for Young Healthy Minds: 7 Ways to Supports Kids and Teens through the Coronavirus Pandemic

Coping with stress and anxiety:

SAMHSA: Coping with Stress During an Infectious Disease Outbreak
NAMI Help Line: COVID-19 Information and Resources
SAMHSA: Disaster Distress Hotline
Scientific American: How to Prevent Loneliness in a Time of Social Distancing
CDC: Stress and Coping during Covid-19 Pandemic

Time Management: