Resources for Families of Online Learners

Dr. Shefali Helps Parents Navigate Life Changes Due to Coronavirus

Four Critical Resources for Single Parents during the Coronavirus, Go Fund Me

Distant Socialing: How a high school senior is adapting to life and staying at home, CO Dept of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) Blog

From your neighbors in the mountains, Please don't come visit right now, CDPHE Blog

Taking Care of your Mental Health in the Face of Uncertainty, American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

5 Ways to Help Teens Manage Anxiety About the Coronavirus, The New York Times

Coronavirus Anxiety: 4 Ways to Cope with Fear, Psych Central

Expert Offers Practical Advice to Manage Your Coronavirus Anxiety, University of Virginia

Helping Children and Teens Cope with Anxiety About COVID-19, Seattle Children's 

Tips for Taking in Rapidly Changing News, Common Sense Media

Finding a Balance with Technology and Teens, Common Sense Media Infographic

Parenting through a Pandemic Video, NAESP

Amplify A series of remote learning experiences that are high-quality, easy to use at home, and totally free.

Common Sense Education Messaging Apps and Websites for Administrators, Teachers, Students, and Parents

Activities to Do at Home with Your Children

1. GoNoodle
2. BrainPOP
3. Time for Kids (K-6)
4. PBS Kids
5. Ideas for Activities During School Closings
6. Stuck at Home? These 12 Famous Museums Offer Virtual Tours You Can Take on Your Couch 
7. ByrdseedTV - Educational videos
8. Reading Eggs
9. Storyline - Streams videos featuring celebrated actors reading children’s books alongside creatively produced illustrations
10. Best Music Apps and Games for Kids
11. Kids' TV Show Reviews
12. 50 Books All Kids Should Read Before They're 12
13. Best Family Movies
14. Common Sense Selections - Highlighting the best movies and TV shows
15. Sibling Watch - Together TV
16. Best Documentaries for Kids and Families
17. Apps, websites, and video games that inspire running, jumping, and more to stay active.
18. Device-free dinners and other methods for managing technology at home

Talking with your Child about COVID19

1. Talking to Teens and Tweens About Coronavirus, The New York Times
2. How to Talk to Kids About Coronavirus, The New York Times
3. Cartoon video explaining Coronavirus, BrainPop
4. Comic for Kids explaining Coronavirus (first link is Instagram - second link here), NPR
5. Talking to Kids About the Coronavirus, Child Mind Institute
6. Help Your Family De-Stress During Coronavirus Uncertainty, Common Sense Media
7. Fear and Anxiety – An Age by Age Guide to Common Fears, The Reasons for Each and How to Manage Them, Hey Sigmund
8. How to Talk About Coronavirus With Kids, Understood
9. The Yucky Bug, Julia Cook
10. So You’ve Got Questions about Coronavirus, Counselor Keri

Website and tools for supporting your own and your child's mental health

1. GoZen
2. Calm
3. Headspace Mini Meditation
4. Feeling Anxious Or Worried? Listen To These 8 Podcasts
5. Coronavirus Anxiety: 4 Ways to Cope with Fear
6. Help Kids Manage Anxiety around the Coronavirus
7. Apps, websites, and video games that inspire running, jumping, and more to stay active.
8. Device-free dinners and other methods for managing technology at home
9. Get Happier, School - Life Skills for All Ages
10. Mental Health Toolkit

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