Behavior Resources for Parents

Talking to Children about COVID-19

Child Mind Institute

News of the coronavirus COVID-19 is everywhere, from the front page of all the papers to the playground at school. Many parents are wondering how to bring up the epidemic in a way that will be reassuring and not make kids more worried than they already may be. Here is some advice Jamie Howard, PhD, Clinical Psychologist at the Child Mind Institute.

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Helping Children Cope With Changes Resulting From COVID-19

This resource from the National Association of School Psychologists provides specific guidelines on how to talk to and listen to children when tensions are high. This resource may be downloaded in English, Spanish, Amharic, Chinese, Korean (Texas Education Agency 3.13.2020).

Talking to kids about COVID-19.pdf

How do we support our children during pandemic?

Provides strategies and ideas to caregivers and parents on how to support children and their reactions to the pandemic.

Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports for Home

PAM - A Guide for Parents - Managing Your Own Anger.pdf

PAM - A Guide for Parents - Art of Setting Limits.pdf

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Free Webinars to Support Home Schooling

Aligning School Wide Expectations At Home

Expectations for Home

Be Safe, Be Respectful, Be Responsible at Home

Acknowledgments at Home

Autism Research Institute

Home All Day- Practical Strategies for Supporting Individuals with ASD During 2020 Outbreak

Social Emotional Learning

Social Emotional Learning Supports Around COVID-19 - SEL4USBy Donna Black, SEL4TX Family Response to COVID-19 Crisis Parents should try to spend more time with their children during the COVID-19 health crisis. Not only will this help children feel more secure, it also will provide parents with opportunities to talk with their children about any concerns they may be having. Limit the amount ... Read more Social Emotional Learning Supports Around COVID-19

PAM - A Guide for Parents _ Power of Listening.pdf

Parent Toolkit - A One-stop Shop Resource for ParentsParent Toolkit is a one-stop shop resource that was produced and developed with parents in mind.

Mindfulness and Relaxation

Let’s meet this moment together — Calm BlogWithout a doubt, many of us are feeling anxious as we navigate the uncertainty of the coronavirus (COVID-19). We're feeling it too, and we wanted to share some of the meditations we're using to take care of our minds and stay grounded.

Mindfulness Activity—Gift of You - Committee for ChildrenTry this mindfulness audio session that helps kids slow down and see how something as simple as their presence can be a true gift to their friends and families.… Read More

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Resource Weblinks for Parents

Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a virus (more specifically, a coronavirus) identified as the cause of an outbreak of respiratory illness first detected in Wuhan, China.

SEL and Self-Care Resources for Educators, Schools, and Parents Related to COVID-19A compilation of social-emotional learning (SEL) and self-care resources for educators, parents, and school communities during COVID-19.

Region 4 Support for COVID-19 - Resources for Parents/Families

Coronavirus and Kids: Resources from Save the ChildrenSave the Children’s experts provide parents, schools and communities with tools and tips you can trust about coronavirus. Download helpful tools and resources.

Mental Health Services/Hotlines for Support

24/7 Mental Health Support Line for COVID-19

The purpose of the line is to provide trauma-informed support and psychological first aid to those experiencing stress and anxiety related to the COVID-19 event.

Call Toll Free

833-251-7544

Boys Town National Hotline is open 24 hours a day , 365 days a year, and staff by specially trained counselors. Reach out and get the help you need

Call

800-448-3000

Disaster Distress Helpline- Available 24/7 every day

If you or someone you know may be depressed, suffering from overwhelming feelings of anxiety, or possibly abusing alcohol or drugs call for help.

Call

1-800-985-5990

TTY for Deaf/ Hearing Impaired:

1-800-846-8517

Text "TalkWithUS"

66746 Spanish Speakers: Text "Hablanos" to 66746

Crisis Text Line

Text 741741 from anywhere in the USA to text with a trained Crisis Counselor.

Every texter is connected with a Crisis Counselor, a real-life human being trained to bring texters from a hot moment to a cool calm through active listening and collaborative problem solving. All of Crisis Text Line's Crisis Counselors are volunteers, donating their time to helping people in crisis.

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