COVID-19 Resources for Families

May 1, 2020

• Information on Novel Coronavirus- NYS’s official website for addressing the COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic. This includes information on NY PAUSE and state policies that have been enacted. https://coronavirus.health.ny.gov/home“Is it safe to see the pediatrician for vaccinations and medical visits?” Guidance for parents on managing well visits, vaccinations, and deciding which situations require an in-person visit to the pediatrician. https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/when-to-see-the-pediatrician-deciding-about-vaccines-and-medical-visits-right-now-2020033119384
• Cloth Face Coverings for Children during COVID 19– Frequently asked questions regarding children wearing face coverings. https://www.healthychildren.org/English/health-issues/conditions/chest-lungs/Pages/Cloth-Face-Coverings-for-Children-During-COVID-19.aspx“Social Distancing: Why keeping Distance Keeps Others Safe”– Information for parents about the importance of socially distancing with discussion on the difference between “self-isolation” and “quarantine”. https://www.healthychildren.org/English/health-issues/conditions/chest-lungs/Pages/Social-Distancing-Why-Keeping-Your-Distance-Helps-Keep-Others-Safe.aspx Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)- Stress and Coping- Guidance from the CDC on how to cope with the stress people are experiencing due to COVID 19, including advice for parents.  https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/daily-life-coping/managing-stress-anxiety.html?
• COVID-19 24/7 Parenting – Infographics that provide guidance on parenting during the current public health crisis. They are available in 74 languages https://www.covid19parenting.com/Talking to kids about Coronavirus (COVID –19)-  A list of considerations that can be used to guide parent/child discussions. https://www.aacap.org/App_Themes/AACAP/Docs/latest_news/2020/Coronavirus_COVID19__Children.pdf Supporting Teens and Young Adults during the Coronavirus Crisis– Tips on parenting teenagers and young adults during this time and helping them through the many challenges they are facing with social distancing and high school and college closures. https://childmind.org/article/supporting-teenagers-and-young-adults-during-the-coronavirus-crisis/“The Good in COVID-19- is there a silver lining?”-  A look at some of the changes that have taken place that can be seen as beneficial to society. https://www.medpagetoday.com/infectiousdisease/covid19/86043?xid=nl_secondopinion_2020-04-28&eun=g1407000d0r