How to Help Children Handle Worries about COVID-19

Dear Neshaminy Families,
During this uncertain time, it is common for children to have questions and worries about the Coronavirus. I have listed some resources and handouts to help ease your child's worries. Remember fear and anxiety can be contagious, but so can kindness, love, and hope.
Be well,
Neshaminy Elementary School Counselors

Please click on this image to view an informative handout for children about the Coronavirus. This handout addresses how to answer your child's questions. Included is a handout that has relaxation techniques if your child is feeling worried.

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Click on the image below to learn how to help manage your child's worries about the Coronavirus.

Talk to Kids About Coronavirus: Help them Manage Worrieswondering how to talk to your kids about coronavirus and help them manage their worries? Here are 15 things we can do to help them deal!

Please click on this image to view this website. You will find various videos that teach children healthy habits during the Coronavirus outbreak.

How to Talk to Your Kids About Coronavirus | Parenting Tips & Advice | PBS KIDS for ParentsWith coronavirus being a concern for grown ups, kids might also be worrying. Here's how to talk about COVID-19 with your young children, plus ways to practice healthy habits all year round.

The link below provides you with free activities to help ease your child's worries. This includes relaxation and mindfulness activities. You will need to put in your e-mail address to receive the free handouts.

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Click on the image below to read an article about how to handle your child's disappointments due to the Coronavirus.

Handling Your Kid’s Disappointment When Everything Is CanceledSchool and events are shutting down, impacting children in unexpected ways. Here’s how to deal with the letdown.

Please click on this link or image below if you would like more information on how to speak to your child about the Coronavirus.

The link below allows you to download the story, Caroline Conquers her Corona Fears: A Kids Coping & Coloring Book

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This link includes a child-friendly social story that will help support, inform, and reassure your child. This story is also interactive and includes printable handouts. When you click on the website, you will have the option to select your preferred language. You may need to scroll down on the image to select your preferred language.

Click on the article to view how to help children cope with changes resulting from COVID-19 from the National Association of School Psychologists.

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Click on the image below to view an article about managing your child's stress.

What Parents Can Do to Manage Coronavirus Stress in Kids6 strategies to help kids manage fear and increase their sense of control.

Please click on the image below to access free mindfulness classes for kids!

Free: Online Mindfulness Class for Kids! - Mindful SchoolsMindful Schools is offering free mindfulness classes for kids! Join us for mindful activities, mindful movement, read-alouds and let's have fun exploring mindfulness together.

Please click on the image to view 25 different mindfulness exercises to do with your child.

25 Fun Mindfulness Activities for Children and Teens (+Tips!)Here's a list of fun mindfulness activities and exercises for kids and teens that will teach them about mindfulness in playful way (in school f.i.). Enjoy!

Click this image to view a Brain Pop video about COVID-19 for children.

Click on the image to access The Calm App Website. They are currently offering free resources for parents and children!

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

Below is a video that explains social distancing for children.