Parenting during COVID
Science Based, Greater Good Magazine from UC Berkeley has many positive family articles about coping at home.
-including parts for kids and teens to explore themselves.
Behavioral science-based information on children, youth and families developed by leaders of the American Psychological Association
Common Sense Media created site Wide Open Schools with MANY engaging content links for kids learning. VERY COMPREHENSIVE preK-Grade 12
now includes “Parenting During COVID-19”module with specific tips and strategies. Modules for toddlers to teens. (6-8 modules-80$)
Common Sense Media site reviews movies and apps for parents. Includes articles on recommended kids apps.
Top internet parenting resources chosen by psychologists.
BC Foundry list of helpful apps for teens.
Positive Parenting
Kids and Covid
Children who have experienced serious illness or losses in the past are particularly vulnerable to prolonged or intense reactions to graphic news reports or images of illness or death. These children may need extra support and attention. Children who are excessively preoccupied with concerns about COVID19 should be evaluated by a trained and qualified mental health professional.
Other signs that a child may need additional help include: ongoing sleep disturbances, intrusive thoughts or worries, recurring fears about illness or death, reluctance to leave parents or go to school. If such behaviors persist, ask your child’s doctor to help arrange an appropriate referral. (American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.
Returning kids to school:
-Facing another pandemic school year.
-Mental wellness tips for how to talk about returning to school
-CDC Return to school article and interactive decision making tool for parents.
-Returning kids to school: How to feel ok about your decision.
-Parenting Burnout! 6 ways to Cope. Sept 2021
-Check in with your teen about their mental health. March 2021 BC research shows teens mental health is suffering.
-Everyday anxiety strategies for educators (and now for parents and caretakers) EASE-BC Education.
-Article on identifying 10 signs of COVID stress on kids. Interviews with a variety of mental health professionals
COVID daily tips,video chats, email support and resources for parents https://childmind.org/
Useful Parenting Articles about Parenting Covid Issues and How to talk to kids about Covid by Kelty Mental Health Canada
Psychologist discusses how to motivate your kids when they are stuck at home
Psychology Today: How to mitigate pandemic fallout for babies and toddlers
Brene Brown Collective Vulnerability, the FFTs of Online Learning, and the Sacredness of Bored Kids
Child Mental Health Online Resources
Kelty's Mental Health-Comprehensive BC Children's Hospital Information including resources and tools
Another comprehensive site of Mental Health Resources for Parents from the Society For Adolescent Health and Medicine
Guides for children to manage anxiety
FREE online program with counsellor support for parents of anxious kids: Confident Parents, Thriving Kids from BC-Canada Mental Health
Creativity and family play
CTV article on engaging kids learning from home-several resources.
87 indoor activities because cabin fever is no joke
NATURE Activities!!
Exploring Indigenous ways of learning-age based materials and books in the library
Geocaching-an outdoor treasure hunt in your neighborhoods.
Nature journal writing for kids
City of Surrey Resources for outdoor learning.
Calming Mindfulness strategies for parents and kids
Positive psychology mindfulness activities just for kids
Possible apps to soothe children
Soothing & Quiet Time
Psychology Today - Working from home with kids
CTV News article on working from home with kids
Yale Medicine put together 8 tips for managing kids at home.