COVID 19
Resources for Families
Your Go-To List of Resources for Families during COVID-19
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Westbrook Early Childhood Council Emails
Strategies for Drinking More Water
How to Cope When You're Waiting for a Vaccine
How to Build Self Trust When You're Feeling Doubtful
Why We Feel Overwhelmed By Our To Do List
Open-ended Play Materials for Independent Play
Easy Indoor Set Up: Fine Motor Activities
How to Talk to Kids About Race and Racism
Easy Indoor Set Up: Gross Motor Activities
Seven Ways to Cope with Uncertainty
Easy Set Up Indoor Play: Sensory
How to Help Our Kids Shine in 2021
How to Shift to a More Positive Mindset
Easy, No Bake Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bars
The 7 Types of Rest We All Need
Fun Sticky Wall Activities for Kids
What Do You Look Like When You're At Your Most Cared For?
Preparing For Winter in a Pandemic
The Power of Less and Gaining So Much More
Try Adding Stretching To Your Morning Routine
Strong Backs, Soft Fronts, and Courage in Vulnerability
Holiday Stress in a Global Pandemic
Safe Community Holiday Events Happening in 2020
December Random Acts of Kindness Advent Countdown
Day to Day Anxiety and How to Channel Your Inner Calm
Fun Ways to Make The Most of Thanksgiving in a Pandemic
Brain Breaks: To Help Your Kids Unplug and Stay Focused
The Healing Power of Human Connection
Remote Learning: Why Your Child Struggles and Tips To Motivate Them
Compassion in Challenging Times
Special Ways To Read With Your Kids To Inspire a Love of Books
Kids Halloween Costumes That Work Well With a Mask
Trick or Treating Alternatives
Try These Subtle Ways to Soothe Stress
Find Your Energy Boosting Go-Tos
Pumpkin Carving Tips and Tricks
DIY Scarecrow To Make As a Family
Try the 5X5 Rule Next Time You're Feeling Worried
Mantras To Help You Navigate Uncertainty
Things To Do This Fall-Community Events
Kid Friendly Places To Hike in Connecticut
Where To Go To Get Your Flu Shot
How To Handle Anxiety Over Back To School Decisions
How to Stay Mentally and Physically Well at Home
Indoor Activities to Get Your Kids Moving
Shortbread Recipe to Try With Kids
The Road to Self-Acceptance Begins with Self Reflection
Creative Ways for Kids to Connect in a Socially Distant World
Start a Small Garden with Kids
Helping Your Child's Heart During This Time
Spring Break Activities for Kids
Let's Change How We Think About Balance
Classic Yard Games To Try With Your Kids
Active Art Projects for On-The-Go Kids
National Donut Day Celebration
Who Do You Want To Be During This Pandemic?
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Other Resources:
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GoNoodle gets kids moving to be their best, silliest selves. Dancing, stretching, running, jumping, deep breathing and wiggling.
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Cosmic Kids Yoga yoga, mindfulness and relaxation for kids
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Social Distancing Explained
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COVID 19 What You Need to Know from the CDC
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125 Things To Do with Your Kids During Social Distancing
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Prive Swiss Fitness free workouts online
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A Big List of Podcasts for Little Kids