COVID-19 Family Resources Round Up

There are so many amazing resources being generated in all corners of the earth right now. The human desire to help and reach out is thankfully visible across the internet and we wanted to provide a few of our favorite links so far. 

Talking to Children About COVID-19 (Coronavirus): A Parent Resource  [PDF]

Produced by the National Association of School Psychologists, this PDF gives excellent tips for how parents can support their children emotionally and how to actually talk to them about the pandemic.

Parents, you are the filter through which your kids see this crisis. How you talk about it matters. [Washington Post]

This article in particular has great information about how children and teens process crisis information. It is always important to remember that their brains are at a very different stage than an adult's and alter the way we talk to them accordingly. At the end of the article is a great list of suggestions for helping children cope during this time.

How to make your own face mask (whether or not you know how to sew) [CNN]

This animated gif post shares two different methods for creating face masks. While masks are not a substitute for social distancing, they are an important part of COVID-19 prevention. At the bottom of the post there are also FAQs about masks and mask wearing.

Fun, Calming, and Interactive Activities for Families Amidst COVID-19 School Shutdown [Join Together Northern Nevada]

JTNN has done an incredible job of gathering a long list of resources for families in various categories, from coping with mental health issues to fun and educational virtual experiences. If you and your kids are looking for things to go, definitely check out this page!

The Learning Network [The New York Times]

Part teaching resources and part student-oriented content, this section of The New York Times is a fun, family-friendly information hub. From rare words to cooking to distancing learning resources, there is a wealth of information for parents and kids here.

Have you found a great resource? Link to it in the comments below!