Here are some resources to help parents support themselves and their child at this difficult time. Parenting presents many challenges, as well as joys, but there may be times when it's useful to see what's out there. Here are some tips and advice to help you and your child understand each other better.
For Parents
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZnANLAcpRZ4&feature=youtu.be
https://youngminds.org.uk/blog/talking-to-your-child-about-coronavirus/#ten-tips-from-our-parents-helpline
https://www.place2be.org.uk/about-us/news-and-blogs/2020/march/coronavirus-information-for-children/
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/f0DFyLlYKW3s1ZkRJxMQzp/tips-and-advice-for-overcoming-anxiety
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/43Qx8XYPhq1qCWGbXVcmc9G/when-is-it-good-to-worry
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/47tttFn9CtgvjGYTr6hq4K1/how-you-can-learn-to-be-happier
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/40FpdJNjbFSWFTRchZLwKNj/how-to-talk-like-a-samaritan
For Children:
Some great resources to share with your child:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/51887051
https://www.npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2020/02/28/809580453/just-for-kids-a-comic-exploring-the-new-coronavirus
https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/51656718
https://youngminds.org.uk/blog/talking-to-your-child-about-coronavirus/#ten-tips-from-our-parents-helpline
Helpful information about COVID-19
Below are links that provides helpful information about COVID-19, the links help children understand what is happening through reading storybooks and help parents explain the problems. A huge thank you to Madison’s Mum in Year 1S for sharing these resources and caring about all our children!
Coronavirus - A book for children
Healthy minds advice for parents and carers
'My hero is you' storybook for children about COVID-19
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