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PBS for Parents - Practice Mindfulness with Belly Breathing
Exercise During the Coronavirus: Tips for Staying Active - Help GuideHelp Your Family De-Stress During Coronavirus Uncertainty - Common Sense Media
Setting a Routine for Success at School - PBS Kids
PBS Kids for Parents - Social Skills - Young children are social from the start of life. They observe how people interact with them. They pay close attention to facial expressions and tone of voice. And they develop appropriate behavior based on what they see. Choose an age to discover what social skills your child will learn this year. Links for developmental expectations for ages 2 - 8 with play activities, recommended articles to read, and PBS kids shows to watch.
PBS Kids for Parents - Emotions & Self Awareness - We all have feelings! When kids develop a strong emotional toolkit, they are better able to handle the ups and downs of life. As parents, we can help children name their feelings, understand them and develop strategies for expressing them in healthy ways. Links for developmental expectations for ages 2 - 8 with play activities, recommended articles to read, and PBS kids shows to watch.
Tackle the Stress Monster Exercise - Our Children Magazine
The Science of Well-Being - A Free Online Course Offered by Yale
A free online course designed to increase your own happiness and build more productive habits. As preparation for these tasks, Professor Laurie Santos reveals misconceptions about happiness, annoying features of the mind that lead us to think the way we do, and the research that can help us change. You will ultimately be prepared to successfully incorporate a specific wellness activity into your life.
Apps
- Buddhify
- Calm
- Clear Fear
- Headspace
- Insight Timer
- Moodpath
- Sattva Meditations and Mantras
- Stop, Breathe and Think
- 10% Happier
Articles
5 Ways to View Coverage of the Coronavirus - The American Psychological Association
Helping Teens Cope with Missed Milestones - Our Children Magazine
How to Talk to Your Child about the Coronavirus - Kids Health
Managing Stress - BC Children's Hospital
Practicing Mindfulness - BC Children's Hospital
Supporting Children’s Emotional Well-being During the COVID-19 Pandemic - Child Trends
Blogs
Virtual Learning: 25 Social-Emotional Learning Activities
Books
Nudge - Improving Decisions About Health, Wealth, and Happiness
Resources
Coronavirus Resources for Families - Healthy Habits - Cincinnati Children's
Mental Health America COVID-19 Resources
School Mental Health Resource & Training Center - Family & Caregiver Resources