We know it’s hard to miss the celebrations we had planned, but this group of students show us how we can turn that into something even more meaningful and memorable.https://www.cnn.com/…/iyw-eighth-graders-navajo-…/index.html
This article suggests getting back to basics, like; eating healthy, being active, and getting enough sleep. Also, knowing that this is the way it’s going to be for a while and focusing on what you do have, instead of what you’ve had to give up, is important. https://www-inverse-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/www.inverse.com/mind-body/how-to-overcome-quarantine-fatigue/amp?fbclid=IwAR1zLh2vJyeRNDlnMeQzLXY1gY_xtBR4F7113XVi0iWdOBgXWmlvud-9eBE
This book helps explain Covid-19 and issues like hoarding, empathy, misinformation, and coping with big emotions to children. And it’s a bonus that all profits go to support children’s nonprofits! https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/sacramento/childrens-book-coronavirus/103-0ea91b04-0d5d-463b-8222-4c1ff89015a2?fbclid=IwAR2xaNwo3dteiHBI2XYTBMY5_1HuRiQWJZfiIvmlUOF2mSrBmwAh-2cCXcc
Classes will continue online at CSU’s this fall. https://abc7news.com/csu-coronavirus-when-is-san-francisco-state-opening-graduation-2020-sfsu-fall/6176229/?fbclid=IwAR197Uq8isqxKqQY2x-hAB6_ESjkMp35QSdEfDL122YnEa73EGr-gptmGO0
As we further settle into our new normal, this article provides great tips for taking care of yourself, how to talk to kids of various ages about Covid-19, and how to reduce kids’ anxiety. https://www.unicefusa.org/stories/coronavirus-anxiety-parenting-tips-help-children/37267?fbclid=IwAR3Dyjg-sYvSWQhS7veG24IHHZZ-ZFujWzrRHYsTk4THD8dFPJ8e6g9na2Y
This fact sheets “helps high school and college students understand how economic difficulties may affect them and provides suggestions on how they can cope during these uncertain times. https://www.nctsn.org/sites/default/files/resources/fact-sheet/coping_in_hard_times_youth.pdf?fbclid=IwAR0dmEjk6YV8BgWIybHgEz8eDz0UVhHbfpt-ja2nOdLt-vtQusOvgb50tfo
“There are incredible, urgent life lessons here. We are teaching our kids both directly and through our own example how to take responsibility—not just for ourselves and our immediate family, but for our local and global community, as well. We are all being called to demonstrate our character and commitment to others and to the …
As we continue to focus on supporting quarantined teens today, here’s some information that can be useful in helping them to manage the anxiety they (and each of us) are feeling. https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/11/well/family/coronavirus-teenagers-anxiety.html?fbclid=IwAR3cej7ccRGAJ8ogXMvLJPYVz9N-0NYbpApx44NY0m5Vl3mMqhiaS47iaFE
Empathizing with their feelings, making space for relief, allowing time for connecting socially through digital media, be considerate of requests for alone time, and engaging their help in problem-solving family needs can go a long way in helping teens during the shelter in place. https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/19/well/family/coronavirus-covid-teenagers-teens-parents-kids-family-advice.html?fbclid=IwAR3nxAfdVGJQcaGRzqL2qGrszct2eLR1DuzyiarLVm8hL0FELrZ6ZAnWD2s
Today, our focus is on helping teens during the shelter in place. This article can help us all to be more aware and understanding of what teens are experiencing during this time. It also provides some helpful suggestions. https://www.childandadolescent.org/the-impact-of-covid-19-on-high-school-students/?fbclid=IwAR0badIogJJAaXIsP3B-nbCRCz0EDB_fL9gNgCfdvl-klR-QYaV5rkqjjvs