Title

Messages for parents, school staff, and others working with children

Source

Center for Disease Control and Prevention

Link

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/daily-life-coping/talking-with-children.html?CDC_AA_refVal=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cdc.gov%2Fcoronavirus%2F2019-ncov%2Fcommunity%2Fschools-childcare%2Ftalking-with-children.html

Key Points

In speaking to younger children, remain calm and reassuring when discussing topics related to COVID-19. It’s important to avoid language which places blame on others, especially in regards to the origin of the disease.

Title

Parent/Caregiver Guide to Helping Families Cope with COVID-19

Source

The National Child Traumatic Stress Network

Link

https://www.nctsn.org/sites/default/files/resources/fact-sheet/outbreak_factsheet_1.pdf

Key Points

An overview of the outbreak that also has ways to help reduce stress and calm anxieties. It helps to teach families how to cope both emotionally and physically to the changes brought on by COVID-19

Title

Parent and Caregiver Tips for Helping Infants and Toddlers

Source

The National Center for Child Traumatic Stress

Link

https://www.nctsn.org/sites/default/files/resources /pfa_parent_tips_for_helping_infants_and_toddlers_after_disasters.pdf

Key Points

Overview of possible reactions and behavior to the crisis
Outline of responses to deal with COVID-19

Title

Parent and Caregiver Tips for Helping Preschool-Age Children

Source

The National Center for Child Traumatic Stress

Link

https://www.nctsn.org/sites/default/files/resources/pfa_parent_tips_for_helping_preschool_age_children_after_disasters.pdf

Key Points

Overview of possible reactions and behavior to the crisis
Outline of responses to deal with COVID-19
Possible activities to engage in

Title

Parent and Caregiver Tips for Helping Adolescents

Source

The National Center for Child Traumatic Stress

Link

https://www.nctsn.org/sites/default/files/resources/pfa_parent_tips_for_helping_adolescents_after_disasters.pdf

Key Points

Overview of possible reactions and behavior to the crisis
Outline of responses to deal with COVID-19
Possible activities to engage in

Title

Parent and Caregiver Tips on Media Coverage of Traumatic Events

Source

The National Center for Child Traumatic Stress

Link

https://www.nctsn.org/sites/default/files/resources/tips_for_parents_media_coverage_of_traumatic_events.pdf

Key Points

Better understanding media exposure
How to make a family plan
Monitoring and helping to clear up children’s misunderstandings

Title

Parent/Caregiver Guide to Helping Families Cope with COVID-19

Source

The National Child Traumatic Stress Network

Link

https://www.nctsn.org/sites/default/files/resources/fact-sheet/outbreak_factsheet_1.pdf

Key Points

An overview of the outbreak that also has ways to help reduce stress and calm anxieties. It helps to teach families how to cope both emotionally and physically to the changes brought on by COVID-19

Title

A Comic Exploring the New Coronavirus

Source

Malaka Gharib, NPR

Link

https://www.npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2020/02/28/809580453/just-for-kids-a-comic-exploring-the-new-coronavirus

Key Points

Article containing information related to the Coronavirus designed for children. Based on information from leaders at different universities, this comic is a great resource available in English, Chinese and Spanish.