COVID-19 Resource Page
Resources from Alisha, our School Counselor
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Child Mind Institute - Coping Resources: The Child Mind Institute is dedicated to transforming the lives of children and families struggling with mental health and learning disorders
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The Clay Center - Tips to support Kids: The Clay Center supports and promotes the mental, emotional and behavioral well-being of young people:
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Guidance from the CDC: The CDC has created guidance to help adults have conversations with children about COVID-19 and ways they can avoid getting and spreading the disease
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General guidelines from The Morningside Center: The Morningside Center works with educators to build students' social and emotional skills in the classroom.
How to talk to kids about the Coronavirus
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Just For Kids: A Comic Exploring The New Coronavirus, NPR (Pre and Lower School)
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This is why we stay home.pdf: A book to read to your children.
Articles and Apps for Kids
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Parenting during COVID-19: From the Washington Post: “Parenting during coronavirus: What to know about play dates, online learning and more:”
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6 Mindfulness and Meditation Apps for Kids from Parents.com.
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Tips from Kristi Mraz: Kristi Mraz, our former literacy coach and parent workshop leader, has a blog for keeping kids busy during school closures.
Mindfulness Resources for Adults
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Calm: #1 app for Sleep, Meditation and Relaxation
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Headspace: Mindfulness for your every day life
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Weathering the storm together: Tips to guide your family through tough times
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Insight Timer: Free app for sleep,anxiety and stress
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Sanity Guide from 10% Happier: Learn to meditate from the world’s top mindfulness experts
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Smiling Mind: Support your psychological wellbeing while spending extended periods of time at home.
New York COVID-19 Resources
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DOE Learn at Home; Resources from the Department of Education on Remote Learning