COVID-19 Specific Resources

• Brain Pop Video- This is a great clip for kids, explaining the virus and how to stay healthy.

• Coronavirus WHO (video) from the World Health Organization “What do you know about the novel Coronavirus that is causing a health emergency? “

• Just For Kids: A Comic Exploring The New Coronavirus (NPR)

• Coronavirus Handout- Answers questions about the Coronavirus and what to do if you feel worried about it.

• Coronavirus Social Story

• The Yucky Bug by Julia Cook- Book to help children deal with the Coronavirus

Parent Discussion Guide

• PBS- How to Talk to Your Kids About the Coronavirus

• Wash Your Hands and Cover Your Mouth When You Cough- Videos by WonderGrove to help keep children safe and healthy during the Coronavirus outbreak

• Soap and Water Science- Interactive Lesson and Video

• • Parenting during the Coronavirus Outbreak- article

  • Help Your Family Destress During Coronavirus Uncertainty- article

• Guide to Helping Families Cope with the Coronavirus- Fact Sheet by The National Child Traumatic Stress Network

• Talking with Children about COVID-19- Parent Resource by the National Association of School Psychologists

• Helping Children Cope with Stress during Coronavirus Outbreak (WHO)- World Health Organization Handout

• How to Talk to Your Kids about the Coronavirus- PBS article and resources

• How You and Your Kids Can Destress During Coronavirus- PBS article and calm down resources

• Gun Safety/Storage Tips: With kids at home more (and often unsupervised), please be aware of ways to keep kids safe.

• Domestic Violence Support and Resources: Staying at home and isolated from others could mean an increase in domestic violence. The National Domestic Violence Hotline is here to help 24/7.

• Suicide Prevention Support and Resources: The stress and anxiety which comes from the coronavirus pandemic, financial insecurity, and feelings of isolation may put people at risk of self-harm. If you're feeling alone and struggling, you can reach out to The Crisis Text Line by texting TALK to 741741 or National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK(8255), 24/7.