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New WHO Story Book Helps Explain COVID-19 Coronavirus Pandemic to Children
The World Health Organization has partnered with over 50 humanitarian organizations to release a children’s storybook to help them understand and cope with all the changes and fears they’re enduring due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The free book, available in downloadable and audio forms, is called My Hero is You, How kids can fight COVID-19!
How to provide a virtual ‘group time’ to young children
One of the ways of keeping connected with children during this time is by offering a virtual group time. This can strengthen your relationship with the families and can also support children in reconnecting with their educators and peers. No matter which platform you use, here are some virtual 'group time' tips to help you provide a good experience.
Win at Online Meetings When You are NOT Home Alone!
Straight from an expert with lots of experience, here are some tips for presenting webinars and participating in conference calls when there are children around!
CMAS Webinar: Sharing Ideas for Remote Parent Support – Session 2
Now, you can join Shazia Ahmed from WEST of Windsor, and Ann Hutchings from Graybridge Malkam to hear their ideas for supporting children and families remotely. The webinar recording is now available for anyone who missed it!
COVID-19: Self-Care for Parents and Caregivers
COVID-19 has impacted our world and families in so many ways, and most have experienced a significant increase in stress. When parents and caregivers take time daily to recharge, they feel better and can pass along a sense of calm and wellbeing to the children. In light of recent events, here are some self-care practices and questions for parents and caregivers that might help them find balance between stress and coping.
24/7 parenting resources in 70 languages
Looking for helpful tips for parents in different languages? Parenting for Lifelong Health has worked with leading organizations like WHO, Unicef and Centers for Disease Control to develop free online parenting resources during COVID-19.
HiMama Helps Webinar: How To Run a Virtual Circle Time
This webinar is all about how to do a virtual circle time. The session will cover strategies on how to keep parents engaged while distance learning and planning your own virtual circle time. It will also include a discussion on the pre-recorded versus live sessions, share easy activity ideas and more!
CMAS Webinar: Sharing Ideas for Remote Parent Support
Now, you can join Kym Bottomley, Childcare Coordinator at Mosaic Newcomer Family Resource Network in Winnipeg Manitoba, and Vicki Noland, Children and Youth Service Program Leader at South Essex Community Council from Leamington Ontario to hear their ideas for supporting children and families remotely. The webinar recording is now available for anyone who missed it!
8 tips for managing children’s anxiety about COVID-19
Many families are facing major changes in their day-to-day lives because of COVID-19. With all the unknowns that come with a new virus, it's normal to feel anxious. Here are 8 tips for managing children's anxiety about COVID-19, complete with a simple visual that you can share with parents.