If you are a parent have you noticed the increased amount of time you are spending on your screen searching for answers to questions or concerns that have come up with as a result of teaching children remotely, helping children manage their emotions or find out how much screen time is too much time.
Today’s blog is dedicated to our families who are navigating the current health pandemic and searching the internet for resources to support the needs of their children.
Visit the Child Trends website for resources on the resiliency of our children – the fact sheet features quick tips on how you can promote five protective factors during the Covid-19 Pandemic.
If you have a high school senior here is well written article on ways to support all the emotions that your student may be feeling.
If you are wondering how much screen time is too much, what type of resources are helpful for school work visit Common Sense Media. They also have started a new podcast series called Parent Trapped.
https://www.commonsensemedia.org/resources-for-families-during-the-coronavirus-pandemic
Ann Marie Baldonado is the host of Parent Trapped. She’s also the director of talent development at Fresh Air with Terry Gross, NPR’s award-winning radio show and podcast. She has worked with the show for over 20 years, focusing on entertainment interviews. She became a contributing interviewer in 2015, interviewing comedians, actors, and directors like Ali Wong, Kumail Nanjiani, and John Cho.
If you are looking for helpful tips and guidance from the experts on how the stress of the Covid-19 pandemic may impact children an excellent, short webinar will highlight help and is provided through The Society for Research in Child Development (SCRD)
At Home with the Child Experts: The Science of Stress and Coping During COVID-19
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A conversation connecting parents and caregivers with the child development research.
This webinar will take place on:
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FRIDAY, MAY 8, 2020 11:00AM EDT TO FRIDAY, MAY 8, 2020 11:30AM EDT
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Who should attend?
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Parents, Caregivers, Teachers, School Administrators, and anyone else interested in child development
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Cost: Free Cost / Additional Details
To find out more details and to register click on the following link:
https://www.srcd.org/event/home-child-experts-science-stress-and-coping-during-covid-19
