By now, you may have come across several resources and suggestions for managing your child’s emotions and behaviors under these extraordinary circumstances. I wanted to summarize a few of the key ways to help your child feel safe and supported during a stressful time. I’ve included some resources … [Read more...] about Resources for Parents During These Difficult Times
Archives for March 2020
Social Distancing vs. Social Isolation
Reprint from: NY Times, By Apoorva Mandavilli, On Sunday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended against any gatherings of 50 or more people over the next eight weeks, in an effort to contain the coronavirus pandemic. Many public schools, libraries, universities, places of … [Read more...] about Social Distancing vs. Social Isolation
Talking to Kids About Coronavirus
Tips on how to bring up the epidemic to our children in a way that will be reassuring and not make them more worried, from The Child Mind Institute. Don’t be afraid to discuss the coronavirus. Most children will have already heard about the virus or seen people wearing face masks, so parents … [Read more...] about Talking to Kids About Coronavirus