- Video from WDIV - https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2020/03/13/watch-explaining-coronavirus-to-children-what-is-it-why-are-schools-closed/
- Children and COVID-19 from the CDC: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prepare/children.html
- Toolkit for Families with students with ASD. - This would also be appropriate for parents with young children. https://afirm.fpg.unc.edu/sites/afirm.fpg.unc.edu/files/covid-resources/Supporting%20Individuals%20with%20Autism%20through%20Uncertian%20Times%20Full%20Packet.pdf
- A story to help children understand Coronavirus https://static1.squarespace.com/static/595fb0d16a49632afb7e2c00/t/5e73cf66459c9d6afea2bb10/1584648075946/Coronavirus+Story+for+Children.pdf
- Julia Cook “The Yucky Bug” video https://youtu.be/ZD9KNhmOCV4
- APA Social Distancing & Related Resources https://www.apa.org/practice/programs/dmhi/research-information/social-distancing
- CDC Managing Anxiety & Stress https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prepare/managing-stress-anxiety.html
- Autism Speaks Resources re: COVID-19 including social stories https://www.autismspeaks.org/news/covid-19-information-and-resources
- Autism Toolkit for school closures https://l.ead.me/bbTE3n
- Coronavirus Social Stories https://drive.google.com/open?id=115D1gn80OrWocRr-LwG9dYeWbuwXkoDY https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/FREE-Coronavirus-COVID-19-Social-Story-5319239
- Another Coronavirus social story https://www.flipsnack.com/KeshetChicago/coronavirus-social-story/full-view.html?fbclid=IwAR2spJ0sBUaboJC3 UqxeqoHCZjOl2Smg1JSn_CqnzL6V2CQfQf_JG0ohw24
- PDF Social Story in many languages https://www.mindheart.co/descargables
- Sesame Street and Caring for Each Other https://www.sesamestreet.org/caring
- Autism and Special Needs Exercise App. Supported in research and used by universities, parents and professionals around the world. The Free trial period has been extended to both schools and parents during these difficult times. http://www.exercisebuddy.com/
- FAQ about CoronaVirus https://drive.google.com/file/d/1x3eApRJDPdVxpOlq1eEU124oIWpfQDK1/view?mc_cid=b04fa541f1&mc_eid=17a6856e0c
- Something for Everyone ttps://www.wholechildcounseling.com/post/coronavirus-resources-for-kids-parents-counselors-and-educators j
- Hand-washing Steps Using the WHO Technique https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IisgnbMfKvI
- Handwashing-The 12 Steps https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oGQpJafaWj0
- Coping with Stress During an Infectious Disease Outbreak Https://lookaside.fbsbx.com/file/Coping%20With%20Stress%20During%20Infectious%20Disease%20Outbreaks.pdf?token=AWwirWbwnFZzJLvz3PPjKrKdmjruV9RT8Cv8f-twIduYJgjzyONTCy0XbV5oTOiUJOTRxfHiJypWT3yj1i-II-yvO2FQS0hPdpXuPvuRMGgtAsg8MS8KrPERtPPyMqT7vFLEliQ4HMtrZfdMDF1WbmcMDlnquY_mwl8UUbVqECgpbeErrdrs0hiauXXXv4uzKhBnBOOlTYo7L5jeQuQFClRV
- How to manage emotions and build structure at home during COVID-19 https://makesociallearningstick.com/keep-calm-and-structure-on-how-to-manage-emotions-and-build-structure-at-home-during-covid-19/?__s=xxxxxxx&__s=cw95cvvfixsjp5ptydrm
- FREE Mental Health Support and Resources Through Child Mind https://childmind.org/coping-during-covid-19-resources-for-parents/?fbclid=IwAR2rIRsR80rCNIZeb9JtEhS7k_CEPRNujVjeQfPfWevFpQYghjatPoNp-sU
Explaining Coronavirus to your Children
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Read the article from Detroit PBS KIDS: www.dptv.org/about/media/detroit-public-tv-to-provide-essential-educational-resources-to-caregivers-during-coronavirus-crisis/
You probably grew up watching PBS KIDS and know it is a safe and nurturing place for children. As we begin the first day of at-home learning for thousands of children on Monday, Detroit PBS KIDS wants to be your partner in providing the very best in educational programming and resources. We will give you ideas daily to support in-home learning and fun activities that bring to life the learning provided by Detroit PBS KIDS television programming. PARENTS: Making Kids Feel Safe This is a stressful time for everyone and especially for our youngest learners, whose routines are about to undergo a major change – change that they may not fully understand. If you aren’t sure how to start the conversation, this short article on how to talk to your kids should help. We recommend making the conversation E.A.S.Y. when discussing issues like this with young children:
Looking for more? The Daniel Tiger team has a suggested activity to help calm your 2-8-year-old. Check out even more resources about coronavirus (COVID-19). PARENTS: Learning Resources and Activities Featured App: PBS KIDS Games PBS KIDS Games app has more than 100 free games for your 2-8-year-olds. In this safe learning environment, kids learn science, math reading, creativity and more. Play mazes, puzzles, dress-up, coloring and more. The games feature their favorite PBS KIDS characters and help teach everything from the ABC’s and shapes to reading and math. Free for iOS and Android devices in the app store, and no in-app purchases required. Preschool to Grade 2: Make a Boat Will a toy car float? How about a tin pie plate? In this short video from The Cat in the Hat Knows A Lot About That!, Nick and Sally test some objects in their backyard wading pool (a bathtub makes a good substitute), to see what will float and what won’t. Grades 3-5: Measuring Length Precisely In this video segment from Cyberchase, the CyberSquad must remove a voice box from a giant statue without touching the laser alarms that protect it. They need an exact measurement, and your student will be asked to help! A ruler is needed. Grades 6-8:Dunk Tank! In this interactive math game, learners explore mean, media, mode, range and how to recognize which central tendency best represents a set of data. Grades 9-12: Making Cents This video series teaches teens and pre-teens how to manage their money and foster an entrepreneurial spirit. Every word in turquoise is a link! https://www.healthychildren.org/English/health-issues/conditions/chest-lungs/Pages/2019-Novel-Coronavirus.aspx
An exert from an article from healthychildren.org If your children need to stay at home due to the outbreak, try to keep their days as routine and scheduled as possible. Here are a few tips that can help:
These tips can help:
Stay informed: Families are encouraged to stay up to date about this situation as we learn more about how to prevent this virus from spreading in homes and in communities. This is an article from American Psychological Association: TipsNew reports about the novel coronavirus, COVID-19, becoming more widespread are making some people anxious. Here are some tips to help you manage your anxiety, put news reports in perspective and maintain a positive outlook.
Click on box to read articlesThe Guidance Center is facilitating a series of class to help parents with divorce and custody. When a relationship is ending, it is important to get help to help yourself and your children. Please remember this is a group/ education session run by the Guidance Center, please be aware that Allen Park Public Schools does not examine, determine, warrant or endorse the information on this group/sessions. Use of this referral is voluntary and will not result in any liability against Allen Park Public Schools Kids are kids, they throw themselves on the ground, kicking and screaming. This is just part of being a kid, a temper tantrum.
But what if it is not, what if it is a child's way to communicate their frustrations, their hurt, their worries. We are hearing more and more about kids who can not manage frustrations or disappointments. And now, with the Stay at Home order, they are missing out on so many natural supports and regulation. Kids have temper tantrums, we handle it right? Parents have tried time out, spanking, yelling, etc. What if it keeps happening, what if it is not just a temper tantrum? Jessica FLowers is a parenting coach with Conscious Discipline. She says: "So, here are my three “ah ha” moments inspired by that missing purple crayon. I hope my reflections help you in your journey of internalizing the powers and skills. You’ll see that they are related. #1: WE CAN’T SHIELD CHILDREN FROM UPSET AND DISAPPOINTMENT. #2: BREATHE AND SET YOUR INTENTION BEFORE YOU START TALKING. #3: BELIEVE IN YOUR ABILITIES." Take a break, from your stress, from the stressful moment. Take a deep breath. We are all feeling upset, stressed, calm, happy, at peace, frustrated and annoyed. It is ok, these are hard times. When you stop and take a deep breath, then maybe you can help your child stop and let go. Try the Virtual Calming Place (Tab to the left). Distract yourself for 5 minutes, Interrupt the stress thoughts and Manage the moment. Kids are feeling it too. We have been out and about and seen this, the family is running errands and the child is occupied with a screen, this buys the parent a moment of peace, right? The other day while at a restaurant, the parent was coloring the child's place mat and the child was watching a video on the cell phone. I had to laugh, this seemed a little backwards. Technology is making our lives more efficient and more complicated.
When is it ok? When is it not? There are new guidelines from American Academy of Pediatrics: Among the AAP recommendations:
Check out the Family Media Plan: https://www.healthychildren.org/English/media/Pages/default.aspx There are concerns that some kids are attachment issues with their devices, this next link talks about the problems that kids may be in a constant state of high arousal, due to always "being connected". An article from Victoria L. Dunckley, MD (Psychology Today) states: "Both parents and clinicians may be “barking up the wrong tree.” That is, they’re trying to treat what looks like a textbook case of mental disorder, but failing to rule out and address the most common environmental cause of such symptoms—everyday use of electronics. Time and again, I’ve realized that regardless of whether there exists any “true” underlying diagnoses, successfully treating a child with mood dysregulation today requires methodically eliminating all electronics use for several weeks—an “electronics fast”—to allow the nervous system to “reset.”" read the rest of the article here: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/mental-wealth/201508/screentime-is-making-kids-moody-crazy-and-lazy Limits, clear expectations and rules are needed! If you don't believe us, just ask Siri or Alexa! Symptoms and Signs of Seasonal Affective Disorder: Parent Magazine reports "It's sometimes easy for parents to overlook symptoms of SAD, or dismiss them as normal mood swings. Aside from feeling sad or depressed, your child may be irritable, feel tired, have difficulty concentrating, experience changes in school performance, or have decreased interest in things he usually enjoys. Your child's eating habits may also be affected: Some people with SAD have changes in their appetite or crave carbohydrates, says Cathryn Galanter, M.D., a child and adolescent psychiatrist and visiting associate professor of psychiatry at SUNY Downstate Medical Center and King's County Hospital Center, both in Brooklyn, New York. But even if your child is showing a few of these symptoms, it doesn't necessarily mean he has SAD. "It's not uncommon for people to want to stay in during the winter or to feel more tired," points out Dr. Galanter. The timeframe and severity of symptoms are the biggest telltale signs that your kid is experiencing more than the normal winter blahs. If symptoms persist for two weeks, or they're so severe your child is having difficulty functioning, contact your pediatrician or a licensed mental health professional who has expertise working with children."
www.parents.com/health/mental/does-your-child-have-seasonal-affective-disorder/ Scary movies are the mainstay and fun of Halloween, but are they too scary for our kids? Can these movies increase our kid's fears, anxieties or worries?
Research says that any of these movies are too much for any child under the age of 7, they are not able to tell the difference between what is real and what is made up. How do you know it is too much for your kid? They are struggling with sleeping, they are more upset or have more worries, they start to worry more about things like being killed, hurt, etc. The purpose of the movie is to scare you, create tension, raise your heart rate, make your scream. But once the movie goes off, those feelings should as well. When they don't or they come back, then it is too much for your kid. |
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