Self Care, Mindfulness, and other Parent Resources during COVID-19
- A Quick Writing Activity to help you Keep Perspective during COVID-19; for Kids and Adults: Alyssa Najera, LCSW Facebook @SmallTownCounselingCA or watch on IGTV
- Social Emotional Learning Resources: Provided by TCSOS
- FACE COVID eBook Provided by Dr Russ Harris, author of The Happiness Trap: " A set of practical steps for responding effectively to the Corona crisis, using the principles of acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT).
- COVID-19 Resource and Information Guide Provided by National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
- Free Daily Meditation and Guided Imagery for Kids and Adults Provided by Health Journeys
- Basics of Mindfulness Meditation: A 28 Day Program Provided by Elisha Goldstein, Ph.D.
- Taking Care of Yourself: Provided by National Child traumatic Stress Network
- A Guided Mindful Breathing Exercise Provided by GreaterGood.Berkeley.Edu
- Free Mindfulness Resources to Find Calm and Nourish Resilience During the COVID Outbreak Provided by Mindful.org
Coping with Changes and Talking with Kids about COVID-19
- My 2020 COVID 19 Time Capsule: Natalie Long of Long Creations (Shared on Facebook)
- Corona Virus Explained! For Kids: Youtube Video; Dr. Michelle Diskinson; 03.05.2020
- Parent/Caregiver Guide to Helping Families Cope With the Coronavirus Disease 2019: Provided by National Child traumatic Stress Network
- Greater Good’s Guide to Well-Being During Coronavirus; Practices, resources, and articles for individuals, parents, and educators facing COVID-19 Provided by GreaterGood.Berkeley.Edu
- Facts about COVID-19: Provided by CDC
- Talking to Children About COVID-19 (Coronavirus); A Parent Resource: Provided by National Association of School Psychologists
- Simple Activities for Children and Adolescents: Provided by National Child traumatic Stress Network - Offers activity ideas to parents and caregivers whose families are sheltering in place, social distancing, and homeschooling due to school closures amidst the COVID-19 outbreak.
- Helping Children Cope With Changes Resulting From COVID-19 Provided by National Association of School Psychologists
- Positive Parenting & COVID-19: 10 Tips to Help Keep the Calm at Home Provided by healthychildren.org; American Academy of Pediatrics
- Working and Learning from Home During the COVID-19 Outbreak Provided by healthychildren.org; American Academy of Pediatrics
Distance Learning Resources
- Special Education and IEP Resources during COVID-19: United States Office of Education Office of Civil Rights; Office of Special Education; March 21, 2020
- Optional Learning Resources for Families, Schools, and Educators: Provided by Stanislaus County Office of Education
- Support for Students and Educators during COVID-19: CA.gov
- Guidance for School: Stanislaus County Health Services Agency
Discipline and Parenting
- Positive Parenting Tips provided by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
- Positive Discipline PDF Provided by positivediscipline.com
- Positive Discipline; a Guide for Parents PDF Provided by Children's Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota
Kids and Mental Health Resources
- Supporting Families During COVID-19 : Child Mind Institute - Comprehensive resources for parents on Coronavirus topics including the following:
- Children and Mental Health, is this Just a Stage? Provided by National Institute of Mental Health
- Child Therapy in a Nutshell Provided by PositivePsychololgy.com: What is child therapy? When is it needed? How is it effective?
- Mental Health and Teens; Watch for Danger Signs Provided by American Academy of Pediatrics
- Mental Health Resources for Parents of Adolescents (PDF): Provided by Society for Adolescent Health and Medicine (SAHM)