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Talking to kids about raceRecent protests are sparking questions from children. Not shying away from those conversations is the first step in raising an anti-racist child.

Racism and Violence: How to Help Kids Handle the News | Child Mind InstituteTips for helping kids process big emotions and tackle hard questions about racism and violence.

Understanding Race and PrivilegeAcross the nation, children of all backgrounds are experiencing a time in which discussions about race, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, and culture are at the forefront of their...

George Floyd, Racism and Law EnforcementEngage your family in a discussion about the killing of George Floyd, how bias and hate escalate and the larger context of systemic racism.

Pediatricians on Balancing Screen Time, Sleep, and Family During CoronavirusDon’t worry too much about screen time, pediatricians say, but make sure it’s not interfering with sleep and relationships.

Opinion | Don’t Freak Out About Quarantine Screen TimeThe evidence directly linking children’s screen time to cognitive and social harm seems, in reality, to be paper thin.

Support for Talking to Kids about COVID-19

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.

Talking to Kids About the Coronavirus | Child Mind InstituteWhat parents and other adults can say to kids about the coronavirus COVID-19. How to answer their questions and keep kids feeling safe.

Just For Kids: A Comic Exploring The New CoronavirusYou may have heard the word "coronavirus" online or on TV. You probably have a lot of questions. Check out our comic to get some answers — and print out a zine version at home.

www.northwell.edu/behavioral-health/news/insights/how-to-talk-to-your-kids-about-covid-19

Support for Remote Learning

PreK-12 Resources for Emergency Closings | PBS LearningMediaAs teachers, students, and families deal with school closures, PBS LearningMedia producers and educators have come together to curate a special collection of resources organized by grade and subject area. Find videos, lesson plans, and activities that support learning at home. Create a free account to save and organize content. Featured lesson plans in this collection contain full contextualization for the media they include. Plan and adapt our lessons in creative ways, using the Lesson Builder tool, Google Classroom, Remind, and more. For early educators, we’ve assembled packets of printable activities to download and share with parents and students. Check out our PreK-K packet, and Grades 1-2 packets. For Spanish-language content, see our Recursos de PreK-12 para Cierres de Emergencia.

Support for Setting up Family Structures

5 tips for effectively working from home during the coronavirus outbreak, when you have kidsAt least 69,000 schools across the U.S. have been closed or are scheduled to close due to the coronavirus outbreak. CNBC Make It offers five tips from experts and entrepreneurs on how you can effectively work from home with your kids.

School closed due to the coronavirus? Tips to help parents cope - Harvard Health BlogIs your child's school closed due to precautionary measures around coronavirus? Some tips to help parents cope.

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