COVID Resources for Families

How do I talk to my children about what is going on?

Talking to Your Children About Coronavirus: A Parent Resource
PBS Kids- How to Talk to Your Kids About Coronavirus
Coronavirus Slide Presentation for Parents and Kids
Just for Kids: A Comic Explaining COVID-19
BrainPop (free) Video explaining Coronavirus for your child

What about my teenager?

Talking to Tweens and Teens about Coronavirus (New York Times)
7 Science Based Strategies to Help Parents and Teens Cope with Anxiety Related to COVID-19

How do I manage the challenge of maintaining structure for an unknown amount of time?

Schools Out: A Parents’ Guide For Meeting the Challenge

How do I handle the stress that I may feel as an adult during this time?

Taking care of your own mental health in the face of uncertainty
CDC: Managing Anxiety and Stress
Yale Child Study Center: First Aid For Feelings
How to Help Your Child with Coronavirus Anxiety (Little Flower Yoga)
Strategies to Help Parents and Teens Cope with Anxiety Related to the Virus

What if I have questions directly related to my family's health?

New York State has established a Novel Coronavirus Hotline, which can provide additional information. Please feel free to call 1- 888-364-3065, that you may use as a resource or if you have questions or concerns regarding travel and signs and symptoms. Also, in order to stay up to date about COVID-2019, its treatment and prevention, please visit the following websites: