- Monica Gutierrez Kirwan
Resources for Families during Coronavirus Closing
Updated: Mar 31, 2020
Resources on How to Talk to your KIds about Coronavirus
Child Mind Institute, Talking to Kids about the Coronavirus
11 Questions Parents May Have About Coronavirus
PBS How to Talk to Your Kids About Coronavirus.
How to talk to Kids about Coronavirus, NY Times.
General article on how to help kids maintain resilience.
Video: How to talk to your children about Coronavirus
https://vimeo.com/showcase/6859028/video/396363764
Fun and Relaxing Ideas for the Whole Family
Audible, new site with FREE streaming
Anyone can enjoy unlimited streaming of hundred of titles for kids and families, different languages - English, Spanish, French, Italian, German and Japanese
1200 Museums and Cultural Sites to Visit on a Virtual Tour
Broadway HD is offering a free 7 day trial Stream Broadway hits for free!
You can now download over 300,000 books from the NYPL for free
275+ Enrichment Activities for Children While Parents Work Remotely
The Paris Opera is screening performances online for free
Mental Health Resources for Parents and Families (Yes, you have to take care of yourselves first!)
Mental health support you can access by text, chat or phone.
Homeschooling is not the same as Crisis schooling
Caring for your Mental Health Despite the Coronavirus
How to use Emotional Freedom Technique (Tapping) to calm your state:
Tapping for calm: https://www.facebook.com/jondi.whitis/videos/10158484241702446/
Therapists Guide to Emotional Health in a Pandemic
Tips for handling your own anxiety through grounding techniques:
Tips for how to avoid passing your anxiety to family:
Meditation Websites
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/creative-development/201802/5-mindfulness-apps-children
Helping Out, Lending a Hand
New York State, Get Involved: How You Can Help
Community Resources
Councilmember Brad Lander's site.
Councilmember Brad Lander's office has done an amazing job at compiling a huge list of helpful resources.
DOE Resources and Updates
Department of Education Updates on Coronavirus
Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19): What You Need to Know
COVID-19: GUIDANCE AND SAFETY TIPS
NYC STOP SPREAD OF CORONAVIRUS FLYER
DOE Updates Archive: You can find all communications in the archive at the bottom of this link:
https://www.schools.nyc.gov/school-life/health-and-wellness/coronavirus-update
PS 29 School Communications and Updates Regarding Coronavirus
March 12: Cancellation of Activities at PS 29
March 12: First Grade Field Trip Cancellations
March 12: Kindergarten Field Trip Cancellations
March 11: Coronavirus and Health Update