In an age with so much sickness and heightened stress, don’t forget to stay healthy. Forgetting about maintaining health in the area of nutrition should not be forgotten. The adage of “you are what you eat” can not be understated.
Having a concrete list of symptoms, so you can do a self-check as part of your daily hygiene may be helpful. https://www.mayoclinic.org/covid-19-self-assessment-tool .
As a speech-language pathologist, I would be remiss if I did not mention anything about this, in an age of social distancing. There are ways to connect with families: https://www.facebook.com/groups/coronavirusparents/
“Coronavirus Parents: Parenting in a Pandemic is a group for parents, by parents, who are committed to supporting each other through the coronavirus pandemic.
We aim to help each other navigate school closures, childcare needs, social isolation, and other pressing concerns for kids and parents.
In addition, ParentsTogether (the host of the group) mobilizes parents to take action on issues affecting families. When we see opportunities to act, especially in support of families facing hardship due to the pandemic, we will share with this group.
This group is open to any parent or caregiver in need of support around the coronavirus. As an organization, ParentsTogether has a clear point of view: We fight on behalf of all families, with a commitment to equity and justice. No matter what your point of view, all parents are welcome in this group.
This community will work when all of us commit to mutual respect and civil discourse, even when we are anxious, scared, uncertain or angry–and especially when we disagree.
Coronavirus Parents do not provide formal medical or legal advice, and none of the posts here should be interpreted as medical or legal advice.
There are many health-related questions that are likely to arise in this group; members who share health resources are urged to include sources.”
In closing – none of us wants to get sick so please take care! https://parents-together.org/what-should-parents-do-if-they-contract-covid-19/
Resources to Keep You Informed
| Resources for Families |
- Remote Learning Resources and Supports
- The Parents’ Guide to Google Classroom (also available in Spanish, Chinese, Korean and Bengali)
- Google Classroom en Español
- Guide to Google Translate (English and Spanish)
- U.S providers offering FREE wi-fi or special accommodations for 60 days
- Educational Resources: A continuously updated list of companies offering free educational subscriptions
- Free Remote Support and Training for Assistive Technologies (ATHelp.org)
- Learn at Home: Activities for all grade levels (NYCODE)
- School Virtually: Resources for educators and families to support all learners, including students with disabilities and language learners.
- BookShare: eBooks for people with learning barriers
- School’s Out: A Parent’s Guide for Meeting the Challenge (NYU Child Study Center)
- Learn at Home | Day-by-day projects for grades K-12 (Scholastic)
- Daily Virtual Storytime via Facebook (Brooklyn Public Library)
- NYPL Library Connect E-resources For Parents and Children (NYPL)
- Talking with Students about Coronavirus
- Just for Kids: A Comic Exploring the New Coronavirus (NPR)
- Guide to Helping Families Cope with Coronavirus [PDF] (The National Child Traumatic Stress Network)
- Responding to Children’s Emotional Needs During Times of Crisis [PDF] (American Academy of Pediatrics)
- Talking to Children About COVID-19: A Parent Resource [PDF] (National Association of School Psychologists)
- Kids and COVID-19: What Parents Should Know (Yale School of Medicine)
- Eight Questions Parents May Have About Coronavirus (New York Times)
- General Resources and Support
- Index of available assistance and supports: Federal | New York State | New York City (complied by Paul, Weiss)
- COVID-19 Resources for People with Disabilities (NYC Mayor’s Office)
- COVID-19 Resources for Youth and Families (compiled by #NYCEDU)
- COVID19 and Education of Students with Disabilities (compiled by National Disability Rights Network)
- Coronavirus: Latest Updates and Tips (Understood)
- Special Enrollment Period through April 15 for eligible uninsured New Yorkers to seek coverage (NY State of Health)
Information on Remote Learning https://www.schools.nyc.gov/learn-at-home/information-on-remote-learning