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Website Links Suggested by BIT Elementary Mental Health Staff
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Age/Intended Audience
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Notes
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https://www.edc.org/blog/6-ways-stay-calm-during-coronavirus
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6 ways to stay calm during coronavirus
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For parents and caregivers
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It’s a quick and easy one page read w/ bullet points. Practical strategies for parents & teachers.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fTzXFPh6CPI
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Gonoodle – Melting Flow
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Kids
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Mindfulness/coping video to melt stress
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https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/how-to-talk-to-children-about-the-coronavirus-2020030719111
https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/how-to-talk-to-children-about-the-coronavirus-2020030719111
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Harvard University:
Tips on talking to children about Coronavirus
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Parents and caregivers
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Helpful tips for parents to gauge COVID-19 conversations with children.
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https://www.nasponline.org/resources-and-publications/resources-and-podcasts/school-climate-safety-and-crisis/health-crisis-resources/helping-children-cope-with-changes-resulting-from-covid-19
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NASP:
Helping children cope with changes resulting from COVID-19
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Parents and caregivers
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Suggestions and talking points for parents and caregivers to calm and reassure children.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DA_SsZFYw0w
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Social distancing for younger kids:
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Preschool-Kindergarten age
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Video about social distancing for younger kids
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https://www.edc.org/blog/5-ways-help-children-cope-coronavirus-anxiety
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5 ways to help children cope with coronavirus anxiety
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Parents and Caregivers
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Practical coping strategies parents can use with their children
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https://www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org/2020/03/how-to-care-for-yourself-while-practicing-physical-distancing/
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How to Care for yourself while practicing social distancing
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Parents and Caregivers
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Easy self-care strategies for adults
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https://youtu.be/2OjjWh-8Iv0
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Rooted in Love
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Older students
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Video about social distancing for older kids.
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