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Family Wellbeing

Talking to Kids about the Corona Virus - Advice on how to bring up the epidemic in a way that will be reassuring and not make kids more worried from the Child Mind Institute.

Wellness Guide for Families - During the Coronavirus outbreak and school closures, students are likely experiencing strong, complex emotions. Simply shifting schedules can feel like a huge disruption in a child’s life. This PDF is designed for families and includes strategies that can be used at home to support children when they are feeling upset or unsafe.

Family Coping During the CoronavirusSmall adjustments that can take the pressure off of families — and let them enjoy their time together.

Coronavirus, mental health, wellbeingThis page provides advice and guidance about helping children, young people and their families manage their mental health and wellbeing during the coronavirus pandemic

A Guide to COVID-19 and Early Childhood Development - Center on the Developing Child at Harvard UniversityThe global response to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) has changed daily life in many ways for many people. Yet child development has not paused, and supporting children, families, and care providers of all kinds is as important as ever. In this guide, the Center on the Developing Child has gathered a number of resources and …

Stuck at home with young kids due to the coronavirus? Here’s what to do—and not to doWhat to do with kids during coronavirus quarantined at home with their preschoolers due to the coronavirus, they should focus on limiting screen time and providing more experiences.

How to Keep Kids Learning When They're Stuck at HomeTips and resources for setting up a daily homeschool schedule. Advice from Common Sense Media editors.

Apps to Help with Mental HealthCommon Sense Media editors help you choose Apps to Help with Mental Health. Though not a replacement for professional help, these apps might help with common mental health issues.

Free Mindfulness, SEL, and Yoga Resources for Educators, Students, & Parents During School ClosuresWellness Resources for Educators, Students and Families During Covid-19 and Related School Closures

Resources on Managing Feelings, Fears and Worries about COVID-19 (PDF) - Here are a number of great resources around feelings, fears and worries. Many are related specifically to the Coronavirus and some are about anxiety more generally. We’ve also included a couple of mindfulness websites that are great to help kids find a bit of peace in these really unsettling times.

Podcast: Managing Coronavirus Outbreak Anxiety - If you’d like to learn more about the coronavirus and how to deal with “new disease” anxiety, tune in for a great discussion.

Managing your mental health

Smiling Mind App

A daily mindfulness and meditation guide - FREE Programs for children and adults