Between the uncertainty, the real health risks, and the hype; fear and anxiety are feelings that are both valid and common. This resource provides families with a few ideas for managing those feelings.

A mindset shift can be so powerful, especially during times like this. This is the time to turn your negative thoughts into positive ones.

• Mindfulness practices can protect students from being overcome with anxiety.

• The practice of mindfulness allows us to create space around difficult moments, to approach them with a kind curiosity to consider the range of responses available to us in any moment.

Child Health and Development Institute of Connecticut created four newsletters which feature a weekly topic (identified by Connecticut Project AWARE school districts) and associated free resources for schools, caregivers, and students to help maintain social emotional competencies and engage in digital citizenship.

• When schools are closed, children are home, and stress is high, it’s necessary to engage in self-care.

• This article includes five clinician-recommended tips for self-care during COVID-19.

• This website was set up to help students, parents, and school staff when they need to take a break.

• The website contains music, breathing activities, mindfulness & brain breaks, and guided imagery.