Resources for Families

Talking to Kids About Coronavirus

Talking to Kids About the Coronavirus

Coping with Stress:

Coping With Stress During Infectious Disease Outbreaks

Talking to Your Kids About Internet Safety:

Age Appropriate Videos and Resources

Internet Safety 101

• Find out everything you need to know about internet safety for you and your child.

National Center for School Crisis and Bereavement

Talking to Children About School Shootings

Talking to Children about Terrorist Attacks and School Community Shootings in the News

Help Your Child Succeed in School

Build the Habit of Good Attendance Early

School success goes hand in hand with good attendance!

DID YOU KNOW?

• Starting in kindergarten, too many absences can cause children to fall behind in school.

• Missing 10 percent (or about 18 days) can make it harder to learn to read.

• Student can still fall behind if they miss just a day or two days every few weeks.

• Being late to school may lead to poor attendance.

• Absences can affect the whole classroom if the teacher has to slow down learning to help children catch up.

• Attending school regularly helps children feel better about school-and themselves. Start building this habit in preschool so they learn right away that going to school on time, every day is important. Good attendance will help children do well in high school, college and at work.

WHAT YOU CAN DO

• Set a regular bed time and morning routine.

• Lay out clothes and pack backpacks the night before.

• Find out what day school starts and make sure your child has the required shots.

• Introduce your child to her teachers and classmates before school starts to help her transition.

• Don't let your child stay home unless she/he is truly sick. Keep in mind complaints of stomach ache or headache can be a sign of anxiety and not a reason to stay home.

• If your child seems anxious about going to school, talk to teachers, school counselor, or other parents for advice on how to make her/him feel comfortable and excited about learning.

• Develop back-up plans for getting to school is something comes up. Call on a family member, neighbor, or another parent.

• If possible, avoid medical appointments and extended trips when school is in session.

Resources from Children's Home Society of California (www.chs-ca.org)

Important Phone Numbers

• The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-TALK

• The Access & Crisis Line San Diego 1-888-724-7240

• The Crisis Text Line - Text HOME to 741741

• 211: As a local non-profit operating 24 hours a day, 365 days each year, 211 San Diego is the region’s trusted source for access to community, health, social, and disaster services.

Websites for Parents