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Supporting Teenagers During COVID-19
Six Ways Families and Schools Can Foster Adolescent Development - Harvard Graduate School of Education
Tips on how schools and families can work together to coordinate social-emotional and academic support for teenagers.
Supporting Teenagers and Young Adults During the Coronavirus Crisis - Child Mind Institute
Tips for parents with older children at home.
Coping With COVID-19-Related Stress As Student - American Psychological Association
Tips for teenagers on how to cope with stress during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Staying at Home During COVID-19: How to Help Teens Cope - Johns Hopkins Medicine
Suggestions on how parents can help their teens deal with the disappointment of school cancellation and make the most out of their time at home.
High School Hardships and COVID-19: How to Help Anxious Teens Through Online Learning - Scarborough Health Network
Social workers give advise on how to help teenagers emotionally as online school becomes the norm.
The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Adolescents - Johns Hopkins Medicine
Challenges faced by adolescents during the coronavirus pandemic and how parents can help their teenagers.
Zoom School’s Mental Health Toll on Kids - American Psychological Association
Academic and social development are likely to slip during online learning for many students. Here is how you can help your child.
How Online Learning Can Affect Student Health - Johns Hopkins Newsletter
Classes have moved online during COVID-19. Information on how this affects students and how parents can help.
Togetherall: A Safe Community to Support Your Mental Health - Togetherall
An online peer-to-peer support community for your mental health. Includes self assessments, recommended resources, and creative tools. Free for anyone from Ontario over 16 years of age.
Helping Teens Cope with the Impacts of and Restrictions Related to COVID-19 - Canadian Psychological Association
Health and wellness resources on different topics to help teenagers cope with COVID-19.
Mental Health Risks Associated with COVID-19 - Canadian psychological Association
List of resources to help students cope emotionally during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Engaging Children during COVID-19
HeartSmart Kids at Home - Heart and Stroke Foundation
Fun activities to help kids and families keep learning and stay healthy during COVID-19.
Ten Ways To Teach Your Kids Through Play During COVID-19: U of T Expert
10 ways to encourage children’s learning at home through play during COVID-19
My Hero is You, Storybook for Children on COVID-19 - Interagency Standing Committee
Storybook that helps children understand COVID-19 and how they can protect themselves.
Learn at Home - Ontario Government
Activities, courses, and more to keep the learning from home going during COVID-19 pandemic.
COVID-19: Stay, Play & Learn at Home - City of Toronto
Free, high-quality recreation, active living, arts, and culture activities for all ages to enjoy while staying at home.
Should I Go Outside in the COVID-19 Era - Outdoor Play Canada
Spending time outside and in setting where kids can maintain a 1-2 metre distance from each other is one of the ways to practice physical distancing.
15 Ways for You and Your Family to Stay Active at Home - ParticipACTION App [App]
Spending time at home can be fun and active with ParticipACTION app.
Talking to Children about COVID-19
Talking to Your Kids about COVID-19 When You Work in Healthcare - UHN Cares - COVID-19 Mental Health Support Program [Infographic]
Tips for how to discuss COVID-19 (facts and emotions) with your kids.
How to Talk to Teens about the New Coronavirus - Harvard Health Publishing
Tips on how to respond to teens' questions about coronavirus.
Copying and Connection for Children and Families during COVID-19 - Alberta Health Services
Activities for parents and kids during COVID-19 pandemic.
Just for Kids: a Comic Exploring the New Coronavirus - Goats & Soda [Comic]
Talking to children about COVID-19 using Comic book.
Guided Mindfulness Meditations - BC Children’s Hospital [Podcast]
Mindfulness & medication for children.
Supporting and Reassuring Children around the World - Save the Children
Child-friendly book that can be used by parents and teachers when talking to children about the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).
Helping Children Cope with Stress during the COVID-19 Outbreak - World Health Organization
Children respond to stress in different ways, respond to your child’s reaction in a supportive way.