COVID-19 Information
>> National Association of School Psychologists: Helping Children Cope with Changes Resulting From COVID-19
NASP offers guidance for adults to speak with young people about COVID-19 while also modeling problem-solving, flexibility, and compassion
>> NPR: What to Say to Kids When the News is Scary
This audio recording and article, while not specific to COVID-19 news, shares developmentally appropriate ways to help young people process current events and counteract misinformation
>> Teaching Tolerance: Speaking Up Against Racism Around the New Coronavirus
While written back in February for teachers to address stereotypes, xenophobia, and racism in connection with COVID-19, this article can provide educators and families with ways to speak against ongoing racism that young people may be hearing or experiencing
>> Facing History and Ourselves: Coronavirus: Protect Yourself and Stand Against Racism
Facing History and Ourselves continues to update this page on the facts about COVID-19, learning about instances of discrimination related to the outbreak, and situating current events within historical context
>> New York Times: 5 Ways to Help Teens Manage Anxiety About the Coronavirus
Guidance that takes into account the developmental needs of adolescents, with ideas for channeling stress productively