Activities

PBS for Parents - Practice Mindfulness with Belly Breathing

Exercise During the Coronavirus: Tips for Staying Active - Help Guide

Help 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

Authentic Happiness: Using the New Positive Psychology to Realize Your Potential for Lasting Fulfillment 

Nudge - Improving Decisions About Health, Wealth, and Happiness 

The How of 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

SEL and Self Care Resources for Educators, Schools, and Parents Related to Distance Learning and COVID-19 - Panorama