Signs of Depression During the Pandemic

• How to Change Negative Thinking Patterns

  Helping Children Cope After a Traumatic Event (Spanish)

• Managing Anxiety During Reopening

• Helping Kids Face the Challenges of Reopening

• Countering COVID-19 Stigma and Racism: Tips for Parents and Caregivers (National Association of School Psychologists)

• Racism and Violence: Using Your Power as a Parent to Support Children Aged Two to Five (Zero to Three)

• How to Talk to Kids about Race and Racism (Parent Toolkit)

• Talking to Kids About George Floyd (Childmind Institute)
  

   
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  Concern Over This New Virus Can Create Anxiety

  It is very important to remember that children look to adults for guidance on how to react to stressful events. If parents seem overly worried, children’s anxiety may rise.

   

   
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  Talking to Your Children About School Closures

  When accurate information isn’t available, children often think of the worst-case scenario. Let them know that schools are closed to slow the spread, not necessarily because there are cases in their school.

   

   
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  Talking to Kids About the Coronavirus

  Many parents are wondering how to bring up the epidemic in a way that will be reassuring and not make kids more worried than they already may be. Here is some advice from the experts at the Child Mind Institute.

   

   
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  PBS KIDS: How to Talk to Your Kids About Coronavirus

  “Anything that's human is mentionable, and anything that is mentionable can be more manageable." When we can talk about our feelings, they become less overwhelming, less upsetting and less scary.

   

   
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  Showing up for our Kids During the Outbreak

  Your child may have questions you can’t answer. You may yourself feel stressed or scared. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed. Remember that you do have the skills to comfort the kids in your life, the same way you help them feel safe and secure every day.

   

   
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  Just For Kids: A Comic Exploring the New Coronavirus

  Kids, this comic is for you. It's based on a radio story that NPR education reporter Cory Turner did. He asked some experts what kids might want to know about the new coronavirus.

   

   
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  Thirteen science questions about COVID-19 from teens

  Popular Science answers a few questions from students at Vineland High School in New Jersey. 

   

   

   

   

  Grief and Loss

  Bridges: Center for Grieving Children currently offering support to children, teens and families who have experienced the death of a parent or sibling. Please call 253-403-1966.