Talking to Children About COVID-19 NASP Resource

• The new virus has caused children and families to feel anxious. Thus, it is very important to remember that children look to adults for guidance on how to react to stressful events. This resource provides guidelines on how to talk to children about COVID-19.

Coronavirus (COVID-19): How to Talk to Your Child

• By now, it is very likely that your kids are hearing about COVID-19 and your job is to make sure they get reliable information from you. This resource gives guidance on how to talk to them.

Helping Children Cope with Changes Resulting From COVID-19:

• The following article talks about ways you can help your child cope with evolving changes in daily life caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Hello! I am a VIRUS, counsins with the Flu and Common Cold

• If you're like most parents you are probably wondering how to bring up the epidemic in a way that will be reassuring and not make kids more worried than they already may be. This resource provides just that!

Teaching Kids Coping Skills Worksheet: These printable's are designed to help you teach kids how to cope with difficult and overwhelming feelings, like anxiety, anger and stress.

Anxiety Relief Tools for Kids: These tools can be used in 60 seconds or less to help decrease levels of stress and anxiety. Used repeatedly, these coping skills become habit.

Coping Skills for Kids: This resource provides calming strategies that can be used at home.

Use Coping Strategy Activity to outline Healthy Vs. Unhealthy Coping Strategies: This is the perfect tool to help teach your child the importance of healthy coping strategies!