resources for parents & students
during a pandemic
Parents & students,
Our current world pandemic of Covid-19 can be a very stressful time of our lives. How do we talk to children about the pandemic? How do we, as adults, maintain good physical and mental health? How do our children cope with social isolation, worries, etc.
Mrs. Nicholes and I have compiled a list of resources for you to assist you and your families during this time. If you have any needs, please reach out to me at [email protected] or make an appointment from my "home" page of this website. You may also reach out to Angie Nicholes at [email protected].
Our current world pandemic of Covid-19 can be a very stressful time of our lives. How do we talk to children about the pandemic? How do we, as adults, maintain good physical and mental health? How do our children cope with social isolation, worries, etc.
Mrs. Nicholes and I have compiled a list of resources for you to assist you and your families during this time. If you have any needs, please reach out to me at [email protected] or make an appointment from my "home" page of this website. You may also reach out to Angie Nicholes at [email protected].
Articles, videos, activities...
** Disclaimer: Not all of the activities, links, articles, etc. at each of the sites below have been viewed by Dr. Dowski or VCS staff.
Parents are encouraged to view items prior to deciding whether or not the material is appropriate for their children. **
For parents & educators: "Helping Children Cope After a Traumatic Event" (broken down into age groups) (Child Mind Institute)
For parents: "Supporting Families During COVID-19" (Including daily tips) (Child Mind Institute)
For teens, parents & educators: "We're in this together: Promoting positive mental health for teens feeling isolated" (Apps to maintain positive mental health, links to yoga videos, ideas to focus on the future, etc.) (Erika's Lighthouse)
For parents & educators: "Resources for Supporting Children's Emotional Well-being During the COVID-19 Pandemic" (LOTS of different resources available) (Child Trends)
For students: Comic-strip explaining Coronavirus (NPR)
For students, parents & educators: Animated short movie about Coronavirus and related activities (BrainPop)
For students, parents & educators: Website of activities, videos, articles, links, etc. regarding coronavirus, feelings, handwashing, etc. (Hope 4 Hurting Kids)
Parents are encouraged to view items prior to deciding whether or not the material is appropriate for their children. **
For parents & educators: "Helping Children Cope After a Traumatic Event" (broken down into age groups) (Child Mind Institute)
For parents: "Supporting Families During COVID-19" (Including daily tips) (Child Mind Institute)
For teens, parents & educators: "We're in this together: Promoting positive mental health for teens feeling isolated" (Apps to maintain positive mental health, links to yoga videos, ideas to focus on the future, etc.) (Erika's Lighthouse)
For parents & educators: "Resources for Supporting Children's Emotional Well-being During the COVID-19 Pandemic" (LOTS of different resources available) (Child Trends)
For students: Comic-strip explaining Coronavirus (NPR)
For students, parents & educators: Animated short movie about Coronavirus and related activities (BrainPop)
For students, parents & educators: Website of activities, videos, articles, links, etc. regarding coronavirus, feelings, handwashing, etc. (Hope 4 Hurting Kids)
"Things are not always what they seem. The young adults in your life may be exhibiting some behaviors that have you at your wit’s end. I would encourage to look past the behavior your child is exhibiting to what is causing it and realize that it may just be your teenager’s reaction to social distancing. As the helpful graphic above (from joyfulcourage.com) illustrates, teenagers who are acting out are likely experiencing the impact of social isolation. At a time in their lives where the
influence of friends has likely surpassed the influence of family, we have asked these kids to stay in a confined space with….you guessed it…their family. While the time together may be welcome to parents who have missed having their “baby” around, it is taxing on these kids who would rather be doing normal teenage stuff (life hanging out with their friends)." By Wayne Stocks @ hope4hurtingkids.com |
My 2020 COVID-19
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