Below you will find helpful resources that can support you and your child as we all navigate through this experience.
*Virtual Schooling Resources*
DAILY ROUTINES SCHEDULE
Attached you will find a printable daily schedule which could provide you and your family a chance to help structure the day.
our_daily_routines.pdf
MID-WEEK CHECK-IN
Attached you will find a mid-week check-in. Mid-week is a great time to check-in with your child regarding what worked/what didn't and how they would like to set themselves up for success.
midweek_check_in_with_dr._fisher.pdf
*Tips for Talking with your Child*
TIPS FOR PARENTS
Created by SAMHSA, some great tips for talking and supporting your child through this difficult time.
wwps.org/images/sma14-4886.pdf
CORONAVIRUS INFORMATIONAL COMIC
How to help children make sense of the CoronaVirus. Attached below is a comic version as well as a kid-friendly audio version with information as well:
coronavirus_informational_comic.pdf
Audio version can be found on the following website: www.npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2020/02/28/809580453/just-for-kids-a-comic-exploring-the-new-coronavirus
DISCUSSION OF COVID-19 FROM SCHOOL NURSE
Watch this video with your child to get an age appropriate discussion on COVID-19 from a school nurse
www.youtube.com/watch?v=1RA9EowhFaQ&lc=UgygxqqbfPsFmi4-Mbh4AaABAg&feature=em-comments
*Stress/Anxiety Coping Resources*
RESOURCES FOR A RESILIENT SUMMER
Well Being Therapy Center offers "Summer Structure Help" - Watch More FREE Previous Parenting Webinars
https://wellbeingtherapycenter.com/our-services-2/parent-webinars-seriously-helpful-tips-advice/
Well Being Therapy Center offers online summer "camps" to improve self-esteem/confidence in children/teens
https://wellbeingtherapycenter.com/our-services-2/summer-groups-camps/
RESOURCES FOR RESILIENT PARENTING
Good Grief's 10 Minute Resilient Parenting Webinar on "Practicing Self Kindness" can help you take care of you
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EIAjuPS2GPg&feature=youtu.be
MORE RESOURCES FOR RESILIENT PARENTING
How to Reduce the Stress of Homeschooling on Everyone
https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/how_to_reduce_the_stress_of_homeschooling_on_everyone?utm_source=Greater+Good+Science+Center&utm_campaign=98a04abed0-ED_NEWSLETTER_APRIL_2020_2&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_5ae73e326e-98a04abed0-66212447
TALK TO A MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONAL FOR FREE
NJ Mental Health Cares offers FREE telephone counseling to help with anxiety during COVID-19
https://morriscountynj.gov/2020/04/covid-19-mental-health-support-is-available-talk-to-professionals-for-free/
8 TIPS FOR MANAGING STRESS IN CHILDREN DURING COVID-19
Attached are 8 tips to help manage your child's stress during COVID-19
8_tips_for_managing_stress_during_covid-19.pdf
PARENTS: NOTICING ANXIETY IN YOURSELF AND OTHERS AROUND YOU?
You're not alone - the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence provides you with ideas for managing these feelings.
www.rulerapproach.org/managing-anxiety-around-covid-19/
TIPS FOR REDUCING ISOLATION DURING GRIEF & SOCIAL DISTANCING
The organization Good Grief recognizes that loneliness is a significant challenge for those grieving a loss, and now, all of us facing social distancing. Here are some tips that can help.
good-grief.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Tips-for-Reducing-Isolation.pdf
UNCERTAINTY IS A DIFFICULT FEELING TO MANAGE
We humans like to wrap our minds around things, and know what's going to happen. Here are some more tips to help you find balance and calm.
www.acesconnection.com/blog/maintaining-your-emotional-immunity-during-covid-19
LEARN PRACTICAL, ACTIONABLE WAYS TO COPE WITH FEAR, STRESS AND ANXIETY AROUND COVID-19
At Ten Percent Happier Live, the podcasts, blogs, meditations, and talks may help you build resilience and find some calm.
www.tenpercent.com/coronavirussanityguide
FREE RESOURCES FROM CALM
The popular app has free resources to help you and your child fall asleep, engage in gentle movement, listen to calming music, practice deep breaths, and other "grounding" exercises for when you feel anxious.
www.calm.com/blog/take-a-deep-breath?utm_source=lifecycle&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=heartlessheavy_nonsubs#calmkids
MINDING YOUR HEALTH FOR CHILD CARETAKERS
This article shares mental health considerations during the outbreak
minding_your_health_for_child_caregivers.pdf
DEVELOPING EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE THROUGH CHILDREN'S SONGS
This article provides songs that help children cope and experience numerous emotions during challenges
www.rootsofaction.com/developing-emotional-intelligence-2/
PROMOTING SOCIAL/EMOTIONAL LEARNING AT HOME
Topics: Optimism, Self Awareness, and Self Management (English & Spanish Versions)
esp-promoting-sel-at-home-optimism.pdf
promoting-sel-at-home-optimism.pdf
esp-promoting-sel-at-home-selfawareness.pdf
promoting-sel-at-home-selfawareness.pdf
esp-promoting-sel-at-home-selfm.pdf
promoting-sel-at-home-selfm.pdf
WHAT BRINGS YOU JOY?
Nurse Young talks about the importance of finding what brings you joy to create a greater sense of happiness
www.youtube.com/watch?v=F_D9muRkWJs&feature=youtu.be
*Family Fun Ideas*
NON-SCREEN ACTIVITIES
Attached are some fun non-screen time activities that you can complete with your child as we tackle this new territory.
non-screen_activities.pdf
NEED IDEAS FOR FUN FAMILY DOWNTIME NOW THAT WE'RE ALL AT HOME?
Check out Common Sense Media's "Best Of" Lists to help you find the best books, family movies, games, apps, and music out there, all organized by age
www.commonsensemedia.org/lists/all
STAY AT HOME ACTIVITIES
Check out a variety of activities you and your children can do at home from "Big Life Journal"
stay-at-home_care_package_by_big_life_journal.pdf
DAILY ROUTINES SCHEDULE
Attached you will find a printable daily schedule which could provide you and your family a chance to help structure the day.
our_daily_routines.pdf
MID-WEEK CHECK-IN
Attached you will find a mid-week check-in. Mid-week is a great time to check-in with your child regarding what worked/what didn't and how they would like to set themselves up for success.
midweek_check_in_with_dr._fisher.pdf
*Tips for Talking with your Child*
TIPS FOR PARENTS
Created by SAMHSA, some great tips for talking and supporting your child through this difficult time.
wwps.org/images/sma14-4886.pdf
CORONAVIRUS INFORMATIONAL COMIC
How to help children make sense of the CoronaVirus. Attached below is a comic version as well as a kid-friendly audio version with information as well:
coronavirus_informational_comic.pdf
Audio version can be found on the following website: www.npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2020/02/28/809580453/just-for-kids-a-comic-exploring-the-new-coronavirus
DISCUSSION OF COVID-19 FROM SCHOOL NURSE
Watch this video with your child to get an age appropriate discussion on COVID-19 from a school nurse
www.youtube.com/watch?v=1RA9EowhFaQ&lc=UgygxqqbfPsFmi4-Mbh4AaABAg&feature=em-comments
*Stress/Anxiety Coping Resources*
RESOURCES FOR A RESILIENT SUMMER
Well Being Therapy Center offers "Summer Structure Help" - Watch More FREE Previous Parenting Webinars
https://wellbeingtherapycenter.com/our-services-2/parent-webinars-seriously-helpful-tips-advice/
Well Being Therapy Center offers online summer "camps" to improve self-esteem/confidence in children/teens
https://wellbeingtherapycenter.com/our-services-2/summer-groups-camps/
RESOURCES FOR RESILIENT PARENTING
Good Grief's 10 Minute Resilient Parenting Webinar on "Practicing Self Kindness" can help you take care of you
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EIAjuPS2GPg&feature=youtu.be
MORE RESOURCES FOR RESILIENT PARENTING
How to Reduce the Stress of Homeschooling on Everyone
https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/how_to_reduce_the_stress_of_homeschooling_on_everyone?utm_source=Greater+Good+Science+Center&utm_campaign=98a04abed0-ED_NEWSLETTER_APRIL_2020_2&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_5ae73e326e-98a04abed0-66212447
TALK TO A MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONAL FOR FREE
NJ Mental Health Cares offers FREE telephone counseling to help with anxiety during COVID-19
https://morriscountynj.gov/2020/04/covid-19-mental-health-support-is-available-talk-to-professionals-for-free/
8 TIPS FOR MANAGING STRESS IN CHILDREN DURING COVID-19
Attached are 8 tips to help manage your child's stress during COVID-19
8_tips_for_managing_stress_during_covid-19.pdf
PARENTS: NOTICING ANXIETY IN YOURSELF AND OTHERS AROUND YOU?
You're not alone - the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence provides you with ideas for managing these feelings.
www.rulerapproach.org/managing-anxiety-around-covid-19/
TIPS FOR REDUCING ISOLATION DURING GRIEF & SOCIAL DISTANCING
The organization Good Grief recognizes that loneliness is a significant challenge for those grieving a loss, and now, all of us facing social distancing. Here are some tips that can help.
good-grief.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Tips-for-Reducing-Isolation.pdf
UNCERTAINTY IS A DIFFICULT FEELING TO MANAGE
We humans like to wrap our minds around things, and know what's going to happen. Here are some more tips to help you find balance and calm.
www.acesconnection.com/blog/maintaining-your-emotional-immunity-during-covid-19
LEARN PRACTICAL, ACTIONABLE WAYS TO COPE WITH FEAR, STRESS AND ANXIETY AROUND COVID-19
At Ten Percent Happier Live, the podcasts, blogs, meditations, and talks may help you build resilience and find some calm.
www.tenpercent.com/coronavirussanityguide
FREE RESOURCES FROM CALM
The popular app has free resources to help you and your child fall asleep, engage in gentle movement, listen to calming music, practice deep breaths, and other "grounding" exercises for when you feel anxious.
www.calm.com/blog/take-a-deep-breath?utm_source=lifecycle&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=heartlessheavy_nonsubs#calmkids
MINDING YOUR HEALTH FOR CHILD CARETAKERS
This article shares mental health considerations during the outbreak
minding_your_health_for_child_caregivers.pdf
DEVELOPING EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE THROUGH CHILDREN'S SONGS
This article provides songs that help children cope and experience numerous emotions during challenges
www.rootsofaction.com/developing-emotional-intelligence-2/
PROMOTING SOCIAL/EMOTIONAL LEARNING AT HOME
Topics: Optimism, Self Awareness, and Self Management (English & Spanish Versions)
esp-promoting-sel-at-home-optimism.pdf
promoting-sel-at-home-optimism.pdf
esp-promoting-sel-at-home-selfawareness.pdf
promoting-sel-at-home-selfawareness.pdf
esp-promoting-sel-at-home-selfm.pdf
promoting-sel-at-home-selfm.pdf
WHAT BRINGS YOU JOY?
Nurse Young talks about the importance of finding what brings you joy to create a greater sense of happiness
www.youtube.com/watch?v=F_D9muRkWJs&feature=youtu.be
*Family Fun Ideas*
NON-SCREEN ACTIVITIES
Attached are some fun non-screen time activities that you can complete with your child as we tackle this new territory.
non-screen_activities.pdf
NEED IDEAS FOR FUN FAMILY DOWNTIME NOW THAT WE'RE ALL AT HOME?
Check out Common Sense Media's "Best Of" Lists to help you find the best books, family movies, games, apps, and music out there, all organized by age
www.commonsensemedia.org/lists/all
STAY AT HOME ACTIVITIES
Check out a variety of activities you and your children can do at home from "Big Life Journal"
stay-at-home_care_package_by_big_life_journal.pdf