Self-Care During the COVID-19 Crisis
Tips to Manage Stress and Anxiety-CDC
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prepare/managing-stress-anxiety.html
Guide to helping families cope-National Child Traumatic Stress Network
Parent/Caregiver Guide to Helping Families Cope With COVID-19–National Child Traumatic Stress Network
https://www.nctsn.org/sites/default/files/resources/fact-sheet/outbreak_factsheet_1.pdf
Tips for families- Zero To Three
https://www.zerotothree.org/resources/3210-tips-for-families-coronavirus
Coping with Stress during Infectious Disease Outbreaks- SAMHSA
https://store.samhsa.gov/product/Coping-with-Stress-During-Infectious-Disease-Outbreaks/sma14-4885
Self-Care in Time of COVID-19- Child Mind Institute
https://childmind.org/article/self-care-in-the-time-of-coronavirus/
Parenting with ACES: Trauma-Informed Resources Available During the Covid-19 Quarantine- ACES Connection https://www.acesconnection.com/g/Parenting-with-ACEs/blog/trauma-informed-resources-available-during-covid-19-quarantine-www-attachmenttraumanetwork-com
A Parent’s Guide to Surviving COVID-19: 8 Strategies to Keep Children Healthy and Happy Early Learning Nation
How Mindfulness can help during Covid-19- Child Mind Institute
https://childmind.org/article/how-mindfulness-can-help-during-covid-19/
Fostering Resiliency in Children and Diminishing Trauma During the COVID-19 Crisis
Creative programming for creative times- Free Arts
https://www.freeartsaz.org/2020/04/03/creative-programming-for-creative-times/
Transforming COVID-19 into a positive experience for our children- ACES Connection
Ongoing series of conference-quality free webinars for early childhood educators and caregivers-Early Childhood Investigations
https://www.earlychildhoodwebinars.com/webinar-resources/
Sesame Street in Communities builds on their almost 50-year commitment to addressing kids’ developmental, physical, and emotional needs. Their time-tested research model and thorough testing with families and providers ensures that these resources have a measurable impact in the lives of parents and children.
https://sesamestreetincommunities.org/
Resources on stress resilience- Center on the Developing Child
Talking with children about Coronavirus Disease 2019: Messages for parents, school staff, and others working with children- CDC
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/schools-childcare/talking-with-children.html
What Coronavirus is: Video from BrainPOP
Resources for supporting children’s emotional wellbeing during the Covid-19 Pandemic- Child Trends
Helping Children Cope with COVID-19 Uncertainty- Harvard Graduate School of Education
https://www.gse.harvard.edu/news/uk/20/03/helping-children-cope-coronavirus-and-uncertainty
How to Cope with Disrupted Family Routines during Covid-19-Autism Speaks
https://www.autismspeaks.org/news/how-cope-disrupted-family-routines-during-covid-19
Resources for Families during the Coronavirus pandemic- Common Sense Media
https://www.commonsensemedia.org/resources-for-families-during-the-coronavirus-pandemic
A Parent’s Guide to Surviving COVID-19: 8 Strategies to Keep Children Healthy and Happy- Early Learning Nation
Talking to Children about Covid-19 a parent resources- National Association of School Psychologists
Parenting during Covid-19 Crisis- SAMHSA
https://store.samhsa.gov/sites/default/files/product_thumbnails/PEP20-01-01-006-Thumbnail.jpg
National Child Trauma Stress Network Resource Fact Sheet
https://www.nctsn.org/sites/default/files/resources/fact-sheet/outbreak_factsheet_1.pdf
Supporting kids during the Covid-19 crisis- Child Mind Institute
https://childmind.org/article/supporting-kids-during-the-covid-19-crisis/
Supporting Teens and Young Adults during Coronavirus Crisis- Child Mind Institute
https://childmind.org/article/supporting-teenagers-and-young-adults-during-the-coronavirus-crisis/
Talking With Children: Tips for Caregivers, Parents, and Teachers during Infectious Disease Outbreaks- SAMHSA
Online Learning Resources
AZ PBS has created resources to expand learning and family engagement with our At-Home Learning on-air programming. These resources will be updated every week to provide a new curriculum for your at-home learners.
Free Online Events and Activities for Kids at Home- Common Sense Media
https://www.commonsensemedia.org/blog/free-online-events-activities-kids-at-home-coronavirus
National Center for Families Learning- Online learning
https://www.familieslearning.org/resources/out-of-school-time
Free Resources, FAQ for Families Educating at Home During Coronavirus Pandemic- National School Choice Week
https://schoolchoiceweek.com/parent-resources-during-coronavirus/
Helplines
2-1-1 Arizona is an information and referral service which transforms lives by linking individuals and families to vital services throughout the state, including food, rental, and utility assistance, along with other forms of aid. The new line operates 12 hours daily, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. seven days per week.
The Birth to Five Helpline is a free service available to all Arizona families with young children, as well as parents-to-be, with questions or concerns about their infants, toddlers and preschoolers. Call to speak with an early childhood specialist, on duty Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. You can also leave a voicemail or submit your question online anytime.
https://www.firstthingsfirst.org/resources/birth-five-helpline/
DES Services and links for financial assistance
https://des.az.gov/services/coronavirus
The National Wraparound Implementation Center (NWIC) and the National Wraparound Initiative (NWI) have prepared a report with guidance on potential modifications that may be necessary to effectively support young people and families participating in Wraparound during COVID-19, while also adhering to public health and safety standards. The document also summarizes several federal measures designed to facilitate access to virtual care that may be helpful.
Historical Trauma and the COVID-19 Pandemic
Ep.7 – Racial Health Inequities of COVID-19 [A Better Normal Series]
Ep.13 – Racial Health Disparities During COVID-19 Part II [A Better Normal Series]
Thinking About Racial Disparities in COVID-19 Impacts Through a Science-Informed, Early Childhood Lens
How Historical Trauma And Structural Inequality Help Spread COVID-19
https://therealnews.com/stories/historical-trauma-structural-inequality-spread-covid-19-coronavirus
COVID-19’s Devastation in Black Communities Began Long Ago
https://sainta.org/covid-19s-devastation-in-black-communities-began-long-ago/
Mayo Clinic- African American COVID-19 Town Hall April 28, 2020
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6duYE9cGq4k
Mayo Clinic: African American COVID-19 Town Hall Questions & Answers
https://cbbcaz.org/african-american-covid-19-town-hall-questions-answers/
Native Governance Center
https://nativegov.org/native-governance-center-and-covid-19/
COVID-19’s Devastating Impact On African Americans
https://www.statista.com/chart/21364/african-american-share-of-covid-19-deaths/
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