For Parents
Thank you to Carolyn, Dharini, Gretchen, Heather, Jen, Liz, Margaret, Monica, and Tamara for the photos above.
This pandemic has caused children of all ages to be home with families. There can be a little silver lining of getting quality time as a family away from hectic schedules. However, the pandemic may also come with difficult stresses and questions including sick family members, job loss, child care, how to keep young children occupied, how to discuss this with children, how to keep older children connected to their school and friends, and more. Explore the resources in the following sections:
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Parents of Young Children
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Parents of Teens
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Parents of College Students
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Podcasts (See NEW Parent Trapped and HappiNest)
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Ways to Engage Children
FOR PARENTS OF YOUNG CHILDREN
What Is It That Keeps Most Little Kids From Getting Covid-19
American Academy of Pediatrics: Guidance for School Re-Entry
Check out this Parenting In Place Master Class
Kids Know How To Occupy Themselves. We Need To Let Them Do It.
Coronavirus School Closures Means Kids Are Missing More Than Class. Here's How To Help
Kawasaki Disease:
David Rubenstein Interviews Dr. Kurt Newman, President and CEO of Children's National
Harvard Health: Kawasaki Syndrome
Cases of Kawasaki Disease are being seen in Europe and the US
Parenting:
AAP: Tips To Juggle Parenting and Working At Home
Wendt Center for Loss & Healing: Parenting in A Pandemic
Supporting And Talking To Children:
Parent Guide to Helping Families Cope with Covid-19
Supporting Homebound Children During COVID-19
Children's National Medical Center
American Academy of Pediatrics: Tips To Keep The Calm At Home
American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry: Talking To Children About COVID-19
American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry: Helping Kids Cope While Sheltering in Place
Documents From The Center for the Study of Traumatic Stress:
1. Taking Care of Your Family
2. Supporting Homebound Children
3. Discussing Coronavirus With Your Children
4. Finding the Right Words To Talk With Children & Teens
Harvard Health: Coronavirus Outbreak and Kids
Mass General Clay Center: 7 Ways To Support Kids & Teens Through the Coronavirus Pandemic
American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry: News and Children
8 Tips For Helping Our Kids Cope with Coronavirus
Children's National Medical Center Resources: How To Manage Your Family's Extra Time At Home
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP): How To Make Your Family Feel Safe During Times of Crisis
Wendt Center For Loss & Healing: Tips For Managing Big Emotions At All Ages
Psychological Tips For Children & Adolescents' Emotions
FOR PARENTS OF TEENS
American Academy Of Chid & Adolescent Psychiatry: Stress Management And Teens
American Academy of Pediatrics: Teens & COVID-19: Challenges and Opportunities During The Outbreak
Mass General Clay Center: 7 Ways To Support Kids & Teens Through the Coronavirus Pandemic
Helping Our Teens Handle COVID-19: It's All About RESPECT
Talking To Tweens & Teens About Coronavirus
Teens, Vaping, and Coronavirus: Is There A Connection?
8 Ways To Help Teens Cope With Social Distancing Blues
The Reality of Covid-19 is Hitting Teens Especially Hard
Even the Mellowest Teens Are Raging Against the Pandemic Quarantine: Here Is How To Help Them Cope
ENGAGE YOUR CHILDREN
The Met Global Camp
Best Online Classes For Kids
Common Sense Media: Resources For Families During The Coronavirus Pandemic
Guided Relaxation Exercises From CHOP (Children's Hospital of Philadelphia)
Answering Kids' Questions About the Coronavirus, In Free Picture Books
Coronavirus Resources: Teaching, Learning, and Thinking Critically
National Geographic: Explore With Your Kids
How To Teach Your Kids to Cook Vegan
Take a spring walk at the NY Botanical Gardens.
Live events at the Museum of Science in Boston
Watch an animal webcam at the California Academy of Science
Bored At Home? Here's A Massive List of Museums, Zoos, and Theme Parks Offering Virtual Tours
See blog on April 24th for inspirational ideas from the community.