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:

• CDC COVID-19
• NYSDOH COVID-2019