Activities at Home: Managing Stress

Amid this scary time of quarantines, social distancing, and the spread of COVID-19, children (and adults!) need to see the good things that are happening – and all of the helpers as well.

Captain Corona takes a group of children on a journey to see 19 groups of brave people whose selfless efforts keep us all safe.

Click the image above for a free copy of the eBook and related resources.

Talking About COVID-19 with Your Kids

• Talking to Children About COVID-19 (Coronavirus): A Parent Resource
  National Association of School Psychologists
• Parent/Caregiver Guide to Helping Families Cope with the Coronavirus Disease 2019
  The National Child Traumatic Stress Network
• Reduce Student Anxiety (and Your Own) During Uncertain Times
  Common Sense
• Just For Kids: A Comic Exploring The New Coronavirus
  ​NPR
• Talking with children about Coronavirus Disease 2019: Messages for parents, school staff, and others working with children
  Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
• World Health Organization

Dealing with Stress

• Mental Health: Managing Stress
  National Alliance on Mental Illness

Parents As Teachers

The Parents as Teachers Parenting Program at SJRC Texas provides FREE in-home parenting support to families with young children. Parents As Teachers provides the information, support, and resources families need to help their children develop during the crucial early years of life. Schedule an appointment by calling 830-629-0659. Learn more about SJRC Texas. 

How can we help our children develop empathy? Nurturing Discipline Techniques Identify and Honor your Child’s Feelings Model Empathy Develop Family Rules Point out Non-Verbal Cues

Visit www.storiessongsandstretches.com for yoga storytime classes for kids, mindful movement practices for adults, and professional development recordings for staff.