Resources for Parents and Families during the Coronavirus/COVID-19 Pandemic
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Recommendations for Coping with Stress
American Psychological Association's Parenting & Caregiving Recommendations
Advice and guidance on caring for, educating, and supporting loved ones during COVID-19.
This guide contains plenty of helpful information such as:
Here is a free, evidence-based program for parents to help deal with the behavior problems of young children during the COVID-19 crisis. This resource was created by parenting expert, Dr. Cheryl McNeil. If you are struggling with child behavior during this crisis, maybe the Cooperation Chart can help!
First Aid for Feelings
Please click here to download the First Aid for Feelings workbook that is designed to help children cope during the Coronavirus pandemic. This material was created by Denise Daniels, RN, MS.
Helping Children and Families Cope with the COVID-19 Pandemic
Please click here to download a resilience-enhancing activity book that helps children and families cope with the psychological effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. This material, developed by Dr. Annette La Greca and Scott Sevin, is highly interactive and designed for adults to work on together with children.
Helping Prevent Anxiety and Depression in Children and Young People During the COVID-19 Pandemic
This website has been put together by Macquarie University’s Centre for Emotional Health and School of Education based on feedback from over 350 young people, parents and teachers.
FACE COVID - Responding Effectively to the Coronavirus Crisis
In this brief animation, Dr. Russ Harris illustrates how to use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to deal with the Coronavirus crisis and the fear, anxiety, and worry that goes with it.
Growing Friendships During the Coronavirus Pandemic
This practical and funny e-book, created by Dr. Eileen Kennedy-Moore and Christine McLaughlin, helps 6-9 year-old children navigate the challenges of social distancing. It explains fun ways to connect with friends from far away, what to do when friends don’t respond to messages, and some low-contact ways to get together with friends as social restrictions ease. 2020 Mental Health Resources
Please click here to visit the Nursing License Map website for a list of up-to-date mental health resources.
- Take breaks from watching, reading, or listening to news stories, including social media. Hearing about the pandemic repeatedly can be upsetting.
- Take care of your body.
- Take deep breaths, stretch, or meditate.
- Try to eat healthy, well-balanced meals.
- Exercise regularly, get plenty of sleep.
American Psychological Association's Parenting & Caregiving Recommendations
Advice and guidance on caring for, educating, and supporting loved ones during COVID-19.
- 8 Tips for fostering children's self-regulation and promoting creativity
- Tips for quarantined parents in the times of COVID-19
- Talking to children when they need help
- Fostering resilience: Tips for helping your child
- A Kid's Guide to Coronavirus - a colorful picture book that explains the virus and what they can to do help in gentle and simple language for children
- Unstuck! 10 Things to Do to Stay Safe and Sane During the Pandemic - an activity book for tweens and teens to manage stress and anxiety, express emotions, and cultivate creativity
This guide contains plenty of helpful information such as:
- Useful information about colds and flu: why infection is higher with children and babies, and how flu and the common cold can lead to more serious complications.
- Understanding the signs and symptoms of cold and flu, the different types of infections, the importance of spotting and treating symptoms early, and when it’s necessary to call the doctor.
- Useful tips and advice on preventive measures to help keep children from catching colds and flu.
- Helpful online resources and tools for caregivers and families to help children stay safe and healthy against coughs and colds.
Here is a free, evidence-based program for parents to help deal with the behavior problems of young children during the COVID-19 crisis. This resource was created by parenting expert, Dr. Cheryl McNeil. If you are struggling with child behavior during this crisis, maybe the Cooperation Chart can help!
- Click here to visit the Cooperation Chart website
- Click here to watch a 13-minute video describing how to use the chart
First Aid for Feelings
Please click here to download the First Aid for Feelings workbook that is designed to help children cope during the Coronavirus pandemic. This material was created by Denise Daniels, RN, MS.
Helping Children and Families Cope with the COVID-19 Pandemic
Please click here to download a resilience-enhancing activity book that helps children and families cope with the psychological effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. This material, developed by Dr. Annette La Greca and Scott Sevin, is highly interactive and designed for adults to work on together with children.
Helping Prevent Anxiety and Depression in Children and Young People During the COVID-19 Pandemic
This website has been put together by Macquarie University’s Centre for Emotional Health and School of Education based on feedback from over 350 young people, parents and teachers.
FACE COVID - Responding Effectively to the Coronavirus Crisis
In this brief animation, Dr. Russ Harris illustrates how to use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to deal with the Coronavirus crisis and the fear, anxiety, and worry that goes with it.
Growing Friendships During the Coronavirus Pandemic
This practical and funny e-book, created by Dr. Eileen Kennedy-Moore and Christine McLaughlin, helps 6-9 year-old children navigate the challenges of social distancing. It explains fun ways to connect with friends from far away, what to do when friends don’t respond to messages, and some low-contact ways to get together with friends as social restrictions ease. 2020 Mental Health Resources
Please click here to visit the Nursing License Map website for a list of up-to-date mental health resources.