Resources on Racism
In the wake of nationwide (and worldwide) protests in support of racial justice and #BlackLivesMatter, new resources on racism have been developed, including for parents struggling with how to best...
Category: Parenting Advice
CDC Advice on Reopening Schools
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Education Week has posted a video review of key points on the CDC reopening schools guidance contained in CDC Activities and Initiatives Supporting the COVID-19 Response and the President’s Plan...
Perspectives on Grace
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GRACE … mean[s] a disposition to show kindness or compassion…. GRACE implies a benign attitude and a willingness to grant favors or make concessions. https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grace#synonyms As a parent, I very much appreciated the...
Addressing Racism
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With so many examples of direct racism and the impacts of structural racism in the news – from the higher percentages of minorities being infected and dying from COVID-19, to...
Articles on Pandemic Parenting
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Much is being written about the struggles of pandemic parenting, especially by women who are taking on a greater share of the burden of childcare while schools are closed. Outside...
Children’s Online Safety
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https://www.justice.gov/coronavirus/keeping-children-safe-online KEEPING CHILDREN SAFE ONLINE Due to COVID-19, kids and adults are online more than ever, often unsupervised in the same space. Help kids stay safe. Parents should stay involved...
Helping the Kids Be Alright
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Weeks of social distancing and the news turning grim and grimmer has taken its toll on the kids. Overall, however, the kids seem to be taking everything amazingly well and...
Mar
15
2020
From School Psychologists and Nurses
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Talking to Children About COVID-19 (Coronavirus): A Parent Resource. Advice from NASP (National Associations of School Psychologists) and NASN (National Associations of School Nurses) – PDF available in English, Spanish,...
Mar
15
2020
Coronavirus Tag?
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Coronavirus Tag? The Pandemic Has Become Part of Kids’ Playtime. Experts explain why COVID-19 has made its way into children’s games ― and why that’s mostly OK. https://www.huffpost.com/entry/coronavirus-tag-kids-playtime_l_5e680a01c5b6670e7300297e Coronavirus: How...
Q&A from NYT Parenting Editor
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Lead editor of parenting at The New York Times, Jessica Grose, discusses her piece “10 Questions Parents May Have About Coronavirus” and take listeners’ calls. https://www.wnyc.org/story/parenting-during-covid-19-pandemic/ (19 min) CHILDREN’S HEALTH 10 Questions Parents May...