During these times of stress and uncertainty as we navigate the 20/21 school year, it is essential to make sure we are taking care of our own, and our students', mental health. Explore the resources below to support you and your family members during this time .
Physical Health and COVID-19
- Hand washing activities to do with K-3 students in class or at home
- Background info for parents and teachers on handwashing
- CDC how to protect from Covid
- How parents can help children from Covid-CDC
- Video on Spread of Covid and how to protec
- How to explain Covid to Kids
Coping with Change and Emotions
- Latino family prevention fact sheet and tips on how to have open conversations with their kids
- Positive Parenting: How to Help Your Child Cope with Change Positively
- NASP: Helping Children Cope with Changes Resulting from COVID-19
- How to help your students K-12 with emotions
Supporting a Growth Mindset
- Intro to Mindset
- Mindset Works: Parent resources
- The Psychology of Success: Praising Effort v. Ability
- Teaching Kids to Fail Forward (Ted Talk approx. 15 min)
Identifying and coping with stress
- VeryWellFamily: How to Spot Stress and Anxiety in Children
- MedlinePlus: Stress in Childhood
- APA: Identifying signs of stress in your children and teens
- Dr. Bruce Perry: Stress, Distress & Trauma Series (short videos)
- Ways to Reduce Stress (says for moms but is good for everyone)
- Coping with Stress (CDC)
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