COVID-19 Facts

• Coronavirus (COVID-19), CDC

• Coronavirus Dashboard

• Our World in Data: Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Statistics and Research

• Johnson County COVID-19 Hotline (calls answered by school nurses from Johnson County schools). Call 913-715-CV19 (913-715-2819) from 7 a.m. – 7 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Social Distancing

• What is Social Distancing (Very Well Mind)

• Keeping Your Distance to Stay Safe (APA)

• This is Not a Snow Day

How to Talk to Kids

• Talking with children about Coronavirus Disease 2019: Messages for parents, school staff, and others working with children (CDC)

• What to Say To Your Child about the Corona Virus -- and How To Cope As a Parent (Aha! Parenting Blog)

• Coronavirus: How to Talk to Your Kids About the Disease

• Talking to Kids About Coronavirus (ChildMind)

• Talking to Your Kids about Coronavirus and Social Distancing (Forbes)

• How to Explain Coronavirus to a Child with Anxiety

• Something Bad Happened: A Kid’s Guide to Coping with Events in the News by Dawn Huebner (illustrated reading)

Parenting

• Coping During COVID-19: Resources for Parents (Childmind)

• How Can I Work on Skills With a Child With Autism During the Coronavirus Crisis?

• How to Help Kids and Teens Feel Safe When the World Feels Fragile (video)

• Lower Your Expectations, And Other Parenting Advice For The Era Of COVID-19

Managing Mental Health

• Anxiety & COVID 19 Part 1: Managing Anxiety & Uncertainty (video)

• Anxiety & COVID 19 Part 2: Managing Anxiety & Uncertainty (video)

• The Collective Psychology of the Coronavirus

• How to Cope with Anxiety About Coronavirus (COVID-19)

• Coping During COVID-19: Resources for Parents (Childmind)

• Coronavirus Anxiety - Expert Tips and Resources (ADAA)

• How to Hold on to Happiness When Your World Collapses (Psychology Today)

• The Holderness Family (we all need a little humor)

• COVID-19: The Endurance Event None of Us Signed Up For

Educational Resources

• Teaching kids at home due to coronavirus? Homeschooling moms share their tips

• Learning at Home: Sample Schedule & Resources for Elementary School Students with ADHD

• Coronavirus closed schools. Here are online education classes for every age and grade

• Education Companies Offering Free Subscriptions

• Scholastic Learn at Home:

• Khan Academy

• Free Virtual Field Trips

• Book It! Free Online Reading Resources

• Missouri State Teachers Association Free Resources

• Chrome Extensions for Struggling Students and Special Needs

• WideOpen School

Boredom Busters

• Beachbody Kids Workouts on Vimeo

• Kids Can Watch Astronauts Read Books from Space

• Boredom Busters: 110 Fun At-Home Activities for Families and Kids

• 30 Parents Share Their Favorite At-Home Activities to Help Bored Kids

• Stuck at Home? These 12 Famous Museums Offer Virtual Tours you Can Take on Your Couch

• 15 Broadway Plays and Musicals You Can Watch On Stage From Home

• Here’s 33 National Park Tours You Can Take Virtually from the Comfort of Your Home

Stop Touching Your Face

• How to Stop Touching Your Face (NYTimes)

• Ways to decrease touching your facw (Well and Good).