Parents and caregivers, as you continue your conversations about coronavirus with your children, you might find these articles helpful. They include how to approach, do’s and don’ts, answers to their frequently asked questions, and more helpful guidance.
Articles
Child Mind Institute: Talking to Kids About the Coronavirus
Conscious Discipline: Five Helpful Responses to COVID-19 for Families
New York Times: How to Talk to Kids About Coronavirus
Rise and Shine: Supporting Your Teen During COVID-19
Rise and Shine: Talking to Kids about COVID-19
Sesame Street: Talking to Children about COVID-19
Books, Comics, Social Stories, & Videos
Caroline Conquers her Corona Fears: A Kids Coping & Coloring Book
Children’s National: A Kid Guide to Coronavirus
Children’s National: What is Coronavirus?
Conscious Discipline: Story Hand – Soothe Children’s Stress About COVID-19
Conscious Discipline: Why Can’t I Go To School?
Coronavirus: A Book for Children
Easterseals: My Coronavirus Story
NPR Just For Kids: A Comic Exploring The New Coronavirus
Resources for Parents & Caregivers
Child Mind Institute: Supporting Families During COVID-19
Sesame Street: Soothing & Comforting
Sesame Street: Making Time for Play
Sesame Street: Routines During “The For Now Normal”
Self-Care for Parents & Caregivers
Sesame Street: Self Care for Parents
Makers of Shine: Ways to Decrease Anxiety
National Alliance on Mental Illness: COVID-19 Resource and Information Guide
Please click below for previous updates and other resources from City Garden regarding COVID-19.
School Closure Announcement– as of March 19, 2020
Services & Resources Announcement – as March of 19, 2020
SLU Public Health Professor talks COVID-19 with Junior High Students – as of March 25, 2020
Physical & Creative Activities from Ms. Danielle Combs – as of April 2, 2020
Community Resources and Social-Emotional Learning
1. Family and Community Resources
2. Supporting Children and Discussing COVID-19
Distance Learning Program
Joy Parade – as of April 14, 2020
Family Assistance Fund – as of April 21, 2020
Mobile Food Markets
Family Update – April 20, 2020