COVID-19 Resource Page

Resources from Alisha, our School Counselor

• 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

• The Clay Center - Tips to support Kids:  The Clay Center supports and promotes the mental, emotional and behavioral well-being of young people: 

• 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

• 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 

• Just For Kids: A Comic Exploring The New Coronavirus, NPR (Pre and Lower School)

• This is why we stay home.pdf:  A book to read to your children.

 

Articles and Apps for Kids

• Parenting during COVID-19:  From the Washington Post: “Parenting during coronavirus: What to know about play dates, online learning and more:” 

• 6 Mindfulness and Meditation Apps for Kids from Parents.com.

• 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

• Calm:  #1 app for Sleep, Meditation and Relaxation

• Headspace:  Mindfulness for your every day life

  •  Weathering the storm together:  Tips to guide your family through tough times  

• Insight Timer:  Free app for sleep,anxiety and stress

• Sanity Guide from 10% Happier: Learn to meditate from the world’s top mindfulness experts

• Smiling Mind:  Support your psychological wellbeing while spending extended periods of time at home.

 

New York COVID-19 Resources

• DOE Learn at Home;  Resources from the Department of Education on Remote Learning