PARENTING & TEACHING SERVICES DURING COVID-19
Trying to adjust to homeschooling your children can be overwhelming at the start. Here are some useful resources that will help you get the hang of it in no time!
GISELLE MUSCAT
Vanilla Mummy
CEDRIC CHIRCOP
Ġikkur- ‘ Nifs ’il Ġewwa u ieħor ’il barra, immedita ħalli tikkalma’
ANXIETY
My innovative picture book can help a lot of children suffering from anxiety disorder, stress, and anger. The book introduces parents and children to proven stress management techniques in the format of a story, which address children’s emotional maturity. It addresses fear and anxiety in children by using ‘Meditation’, ‘Diaphragmatic Breathing’ and ‘Visualisation’.
WORLD HEALTH ORGANISATION
Parenting in the time of Covid-19
COVID-19
This website provides six user-friendly posters for parents with tips on how to converse with children about the virus, how to manage changes in behaviour and handling their own increased stress.
FRIENDSHIP CARDS
Empowering Children with Communication Life Skills
COMMUNICATION
Friendship Cards are an innovative educational tool for children to learn communication life skills while playing a game. Friendship Cards help in the development of emotional literacy and conflict resolution skills, which empower the individual to cultivate positive attitudes. The pack consists of 28 illustrated colour-coded cards.
THE QUARANTINE COMPANION
Resources for parents, educators and caregivers
TEACHING
The Quarantine Companion is a Facebook group that was created to provide a platform for parents, educators and caregivers to share experiences and suggestions on how to entertain, engage and educate their children from home, throughout the coronavirus crisis. That said, the group now features ideas which people of all ages can benefit from.
LITTLE HUMANS
Free Live Coaching Calls for Parents & Teachers
PARENTING
Little Humans brings you 12 of the world’s top parenting experts and coaches to train you live (through Zoom). These Live Calls, which are all scheduled at a specific time, are free for all parents and teachers of kids of all ages. You’ll be learning about key tools and practices that have changed the lives of parents the world over.
SAMHSA
Tips for Caregivers, Parents, and Teachers During Infectious Disease Outbreaks
ANXIETY
This resource identifies potential behavioural changes in children as they respond to the increased stressors. It provides parents with tools for responding to displays of stress and anxiety in children.
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGISTS
Parenting in the time of Covid-19
COVID-19
Information and resources related to talking to children and helping children cope with changes resulting from COVID-19.