Sewing is a calming activity for family members to do using a simple pattern. You can make masks for yourself and your loved ones to fight COVID-19 at home.
Please remember: Homemade masks are not nearly as safe as medical-grade masks, but covering coughs and sneezes prevent transmission — especially if both the ill person and care provider wear them. If you only have one mask at home the ill person should wear it. Never share masks.
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Most Hand Sanitizers Safe, Some Contain dangerous substances
I know we didn't need one more thing to worry about, but take a minute to check your hand sanitizer, Methanol ( wood alcohol) can be toxic when applied to skin and life-threatening when ingested. Children, elders, and those with chronic conditions are especially at risk.
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Myth Busting
Many myths remain about how to prevent and treat COVID-19, as some of our children prepare to go back to school we can empower them to become educators of their peers about the myths and realities of the pandemic.
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Black and Brown Disparities During COVID-19
In this time of COVID-19 ,Black and Brown children in the United States continue to be impacted by the physical and mental damage of institutional racism This article gives tips to help parents of children affected by these disparities. If you are White please read this SacBee article, it will help you understand if you have not spoken to your child about racism yet, why now is the time.
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Kids and Masks
Helping our Children Mask During Covid-19 Like any new skill, kids need time to practice and take time to process, how they feel about wearing a mask. This article provides ideas for how to help the children in our lives get ready to wear a mask.
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YALE MEDICINE
8 Tips for Working From Home With Kids During COVID-19 Acknowledging the challenge of working from home with kids in the midst of COVID-19, Yale Medicine emphasizes the importance of routine and includes a link to the free workbook, First Aid for Feelings for helping children impacted by COVID-19 deal with their emotions in healthier ways.
PBS KIDS
How to Talk to Your Kids About Coronavirus
’A favorite Mister Rogers’ quote ran through my mind: “Anything that's human is mentionable, and anything that is mentionable can be more manageable. When we can talk about our feelings, they become less overwhelming, less upsetting and less scary.’
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How You and Your Kids Can De-Stress During Coronavirus
If you are feeling stress about the COVID-19 pandemic, your brain isn’t misfiring. Stress is a normal, healthy biological response to perceived threats and challenges. It’s a response that gets us ready to act — to protect ourselves and our loved ones.
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New York TIMES
Podcasts For Kids When you are feeling fatigued or your child is anxious try this list of podcasts for your little one and give yourselves a breather