COVID-19 Information
The above videos feature Dr. Strang answering common questions kids have about COVID-19.
For Parents and Caregivers:
Please visit the following link to remain as up-to-date as possible on the Plan moving forward regarding your child's education.
Link 1: Curriculum NS
Talking to Children about COVID-19 and its Impact - a pdf from the Canadian Mental Health Association
Mindheart Corona Booklet.pdfThe above link can be downloaded and read as a family.
This resource for parents offers some tips and resources on how to help children cope with the changes around them as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
For parents and students: Coping Skills for Kids is a great resource. Here, they've got some simple but effective coping methods to deal with these uncertain times.
Above is a video resource from Therapy Assistance On-Line (TAO). This 10-minute video offers mindfulness strategies to support anxiety during the pandemic. May be most useful in self-care for parents and caregivers.
Healthy Home
From Everyday Speech - reminders to keep a healthy home during COVID-19.
For Caregivers: Mental Health Practices to Try with Kids at Home - https://smho-smso.ca/blog/12-easy-and-fun-mental-health-practices-to-try-with-your-children-at-home/
From Babylon Health: Dealing with Anxiety and Mental Health during a technique.
Great video with excellent strategies for everyone at home, regardless of age.
Above is a brief, helpful video to teach/remind kiddos of what social distancing is and how it can look - includes references to at-home learning, including Google Meets/Classrooms.