Child Mind Institute - This article gives parents ideas to manage potential problem behaviors at home.
Parent ToolKit - free resource that aims to empower parents and caregivers with practical advice to support their child’s overall development. It has a number of resources for all grade-levels.
5 Social-Emotional Learning Games to Play With Your Child
Centervention - At this site, you will find free resources – lessons, activities, and printables – in the following skill areas: Communication, Cooperation, Emotion Regulation, Empathy, Impulse Control, and Social Initiation.
The Imagine Neighborhood - This podcast for families is designed to help children and grown-ups practice their social-emotional skills. Each episode tells a story that’s amazing, fantastical, and maybe a little bananas, while it tackles the big feelings that come with growing up.
During times of uncertainty our students might be hearing information that brings about fear and worry, and it is important to remember that our children are looking towards us for reassurance and cues about how to react and respond. It can be a challenge sometimes to find the right balance of staying informed, and staying well, and so we hope these resources provide some starting points for conversations and strategies for moving forward.
A selection of resources to help parents support their children.
Brainpop - an easily accessible popular video for children discussing the virus and how can you prevent it
CDC: Share Facts not Fear - busting some of the myths
COVID-19 Vocabulary Guide - with so much specialist terminology being used, this list can help fluency and aid understanding
Guided Meditation for Children
How to talk to an anxious child about coronavirus
How to support children in times of crisis
Talking to Children About COVID-19 (Coronavirus): A Parent Resource