During the early stages of the project, more than 1,700 children, parents, caregivers and teachers from around the world shared how they were coping with the COVID-19 pandemic. The input was invaluable to script writer and illustrator Helen Patuck and the project team in making sure that the story and its messages resonated with children from different backgrounds and continents.
“Previous humanitarian emergencies have shown us how vital it is to address the fears and anxiety of young people when life as they know it gets turned upside down. We hope that this beautifully-illustrated book, which takes children on a journey across time zones and continents, will help them to understand what they can do to stay positive and keep safe during the coronavirus outbreak.”
— Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General, the World Health Organization (WHO)
COVID-19 Parenting Keep Calm and Manage Stress
Download the 5 Step flyer to keep it on hand for those stressful parenting moments.
RESOURCES FOR PARENTS WITH CHILDREN LEARNING AT HOME
How Parents Can Help Children Learn at Home
USA Today's article features online learning methods to help parents prepare for a successful school year during coronavirus. Time management tips and ways to minimize distractions are featured as well.
Another USA Today article recommends ways to create a dedicated learning space for learning at home.
6 Tips to Engage and Motivate Your Child
Laura Markham Ph.D.2 describes six ways to engage and motivate children by setting up a learning environment and schedule.
8 Ways to Help Your Child Handle Pandemic Disappointments
“This pandemic is the most challenging experience that most school-aged children have been through, but it’s important to remember that they’re resilient.”
— Pediatric Psychologist Emily Mudd, PhD
Help children develop coping skills during the pandemic, and learn to spot signs of depression and anxiety.3
RESOURCES FOR PARENTS WORKING FROM HOME
9 Tips for Parents Balancing Work from Home and Homeschooling
A mom of 11 year old twins writes insights about her own approaches to becoming a more productive work/homeschooling parent.
A Parent’s Guide to Working From Home With Kids
Time management and boundary setting advice for parents is listed in this guide along with a list of free resources that include online classes, arts and crafts, and animated movies for students ages 6 to 17 years of age.
Tips for Working from Home with Young Children
Parents of young children, who are not easily engaged with activities during work hours, will find comprehensive advice for creating flexible work schedules.
You Are Not Alone
Sue Costello, a clinical social worker at Boston Children’s hospital, says that it's normal for parents to feel overwhelmed during this challenging time. Costello suggests reaching out to other parents to get support and share frustrations and information. “It’s really important for parents to connect and realize they are not alone. Sometimes simply hearing that other people feel exactly the same way can be very helpful.”
Managing life during the pandemic is new to all of us. We hope these resources will help you achieve balance as you continue to take care of yourself and your family.
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1. The World Health Organization (WHO), Children’s story book released to help children and young people cope with COVID-19News release,
2.Laura Markham Ph.D.,Psychology Today, Remote Learning: 6 Tips to Engage and Motivate Your Child, Psychology Today, September 08, 2020
3. Cleveland Clinic/Pediatrics, 8 Ways to Help Your Child Handle Pandemic Disappointments, June 02, 2020
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