Caregiver Resources

Whole Children provides recreational, social, and enrichment programs for children and teens of all abilities, specially designed for those with special needs. They are currently offering FREE VIRTUAL CLASSES ONLINE. 413-585-8010.

Childmind.org focuses on providing information for parents regarding mental health and learning issues. At present they have a number of resources available regarding COVID-19 on their website and Facebook page.

Consciousdiscipline.com has a number of articles particularly focused on supporting parents in supporting their children during this time. 5 Helpful Responses to COVID-19 for Families is a concise and helpful framework. They also have free Second Step lessons available for viewing.

This has general SEL info for parents: https://insidesel.com/2020/03/12/covid-19/

This link will lead you to a helpful page that promotes mental health and well-being with updates and resources for good mental hygiene and is helpful for kids and adults . https://sites.google.com/arlington.k12.ma.us/mentalhealthandwellbeing/home

https://www.lynnlyonsnh.com/. Lynn Lyons is a mental health professional who specializes in supporting children and families dealing with anxiety and worry. Her website offers a number of resources. She is also active on Facebook where she has a podcast as well as live opportunities for questions from viewers.

The Garden :A Center for Grieving Children and Teens is part of Cooley Dickinson Hospital and provides services and support to grieving young people and their families. Information about The Garden can be found at https://www.cooleydickinson.org/programs-services/vna-hospice/the-garden/

The Dougy Center: The National Center for Grieving Children & Families has many resources to support children, teens, and caregivers during the COVID-19 health crisis. This is one handout we found particularly helpful: https://www.dougy.org/docs/Grief_during_COVID-19.pdf

Rise and Shine helping kids deal with disappointment. https://riseandshine.childrensnational.org/helping-kids-deal-with-disappointment/

Social Thinking: Developmental Resources for Building Social Competencies Across All Ages. https://www.socialthinking.com/free-stuff/books-thinksheets