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Curated Links
A Kid’s Guide to Corona Virus Podcast
Brene Brown
(talks about how hard learning new things are, how it feels, and gives some perspective, especially in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic)
Understanding the Mental Health & Social Impact of the Coronavirus: Finding the Middle Path
Learning in the Time of COVID-19
Parenting during coronavirus: What to know about play dates, education and more
Coronavirus and Parenting: What You Need to Know Now
Parenting During Covid-19
Quaranteenagers: Strategies for Parenting in Close Quarters
275+ Enrichment Activities for Children While Parents are Working Remotely
Prepared for Success
How Bad Times Bring Out the Best in People
Tips for Managing the Stress of Social Distancing as a Family
Parents, you are the filter through which your kids see this crisis. How you talk about it matters.
A Trauma-Informed Approach to Teaching Though the Caronavirus
Balancing Online/Remote and In-Person Learning for Younger Children
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