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Talking to your children about Coronavirus

Information Regarding Coronavirus

Mental Health Resources

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Coronavirus update: We know that this time can be challenging and stressful for a lot of our families. Below are some resources for talking to your children about Coronavirus, websites that provide accurate information about Coronavirus, as well as mental health resources.

Talking to your children about Coronavirus

COVID-19 Parent Handout_NASP.pdf

Talking to kids.pdf

Supporting Teenagers and Young Adults During the Coronavirus Crisis | Child Mind InstituteTips for parents with older children at home duriing the coronavirus crisis. How to validate their feelings and help them stay active and healthy.

Tips for Communicating With Your TeenHow to keep the parent-child relationship strong during a tricky age. Tips on communicating with your teen, and how to do so more effectively.

Information Regarding Coronavirus

sick-with-2019-nCoV-fact-sheet.pdf

Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a virus (more specifically, a coronavirus) identified as the cause of an outbreak of respiratory illness first detected in Wuhan, China.

2019-ncov-factsheet.pdf

Johns Hopkins Coronavirus Resource CenterJohns Hopkins experts in global public health, infectious disease, and emergency preparedness have been at the forefront of the international response to COVID-19.

The Pandemic Toolkit Parents Need8 expert tips to help families stay regulated.

Mental Health Resources

‎COVID Coach‎The world as we know it has changed and we are living in unprecedented and uncertain times. COVID Coach is designed to help you build resilience, manage stress, and increase your well-being during this crisis. The app is free, secure, and helps connect you to important resources for coping and adapt…

Richland County Mental Health Resources (Updated March 2020) (2).docx

How to Help Children Manage Fears | Child Mind InstituteTeaching your children how to manage fears without parental intervention will help them build confidence and independence so they feel more in control and less afraid. Advice from the Child Mind Institute on how to support kids as they learn to face fears.

The Power and Benefits of Mindfulness Meditation| Child Mind InstituteHow a meditation practice can help kids become less anxious, more focused. The power of mindfulness to keep calm in a chaotic world.

COVID-19: Five Helpful Responses for Families | Conscious DisciplineKids don’t say, “Beloved parent, I’m having difficulty in my daily life. I don’t fully understand what’s happening, I miss my friends, I’m afraid someone

Child Mind Institute on Instagram: “Every day the Child Mind Institute will publish a tip for supporting families through the coronavirus crisis. Creating a secure home…”467 Likes, 13 Comments - Child Mind Institute (@childmindinstitute) on Instagram: “Every day the Child Mind Institute will publish a tip for supporting families through the…”

UNC team creates online toolkit for those supporting individuals with autism during COVID-19 epidemic - UNC School of EducationA new online toolkit from an interdisciplinary team at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill will help families and caregivers supporting individuals with autism during the COVID-19 epidemic. The toolkit — “Supporting Individuals with Autism through Uncertain Times” — provides user-friendly, evidence-based resources for people supporting individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The …

Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a virus (more specifically, a coronavirus) identified as the cause of an outbreak of respiratory illness first detected in Wuhan, China.

Five Ways to Help Kids with StressWhenever exam time rolls around or a new term begins, we’re reminded of how stressful things can be for teens. In 2017, the NSPCC reported an 11% increase in teens seeking counselling sessions with feelings of being overwhelmed due to exam stress, excessive workloads, and feeling unprepared

Social Emotional Learning Supports Around COVID-19 - SEL4USBy Donna Black, SEL4TX Family Response to COVID-19 Crisis Parents should try to spend more time with their children during the COVID-19 health crisis. Not only will this help children feel more secure, it also will provide parents with opportunities to talk with their children about any concerns they may be having. Limit the amount ... Read more Social Emotional Learning Supports Around COVID-19

Perspective | 25 prompts to get teens talking about gratitudeTry these questions to get them talking about what they appreciate in their lives.

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