Talking with Children About COVID-19 by Great Start Livingston https://padlet.com/greatstartliv/vw8bionkae7ko2kd Messages for parents, school staff, and others working with children. en-us 2020-07-21 19:41:27 UTC 2023-04-25 15:59:10 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f637.png Coping with the Stress of COVID-19 breannegreen https://padlet.com/greatstartliv/vw8bionkae7ko2kd/wish/659496114 Mental Health Awareness Workgroup of the Livingston County Human Services Collaborative Body]]> 2020-07-21 19:41:27 UTC https://padlet.com/greatstartliv/vw8bionkae7ko2kd/wish/659496114 Children May Be Afraid of Masks. Here’s How to Help. breannegreen https://padlet.com/greatstartliv/vw8bionkae7ko2kd/wish/659496115 Experts suggest acclimating children to masks at home and drawing a connection to superheroes’ uniforms.]]> 2020-07-21 19:41:27 UTC https://padlet.com/greatstartliv/vw8bionkae7ko2kd/wish/659496115 Why are people wearing masks? Why are people covering their faces? breannegreen https://padlet.com/greatstartliv/vw8bionkae7ko2kd/wish/659496116 Sometimes our toddlers ask us questions that are hard to answer—especially when we’re not sure what the right answer is, like the situation many communities are facing with COVID-19 (Novel Coronavirus).]]> 2020-07-21 19:41:27 UTC https://padlet.com/greatstartliv/vw8bionkae7ko2kd/wish/659496116 I Can Wear a Mask - Social Story breannegreen https://padlet.com/greatstartliv/vw8bionkae7ko2kd/wish/659496117 Download this social story and read it with your child.]]> 2020-07-21 19:41:27 UTC https://padlet.com/greatstartliv/vw8bionkae7ko2kd/wish/659496117 Caring for Each Other breannegreen https://padlet.com/greatstartliv/vw8bionkae7ko2kd/wish/659496118 Your friends on Sesame Street are here to support you during the COVID-19 health crisis.  Visit: https://www.sesamestreet.org/caring]]> 2020-07-21 19:41:27 UTC https://padlet.com/greatstartliv/vw8bionkae7ko2kd/wish/659496118 Talking with children about Coronavirus Disease 2019 breannegreen https://padlet.com/greatstartliv/vw8bionkae7ko2kd/wish/659496119 CDC has created recommendations to help adults have conversations with children about COVID-19 and ways they can avoid getting and spreading the disease.]]> 2020-07-21 19:41:27 UTC https://padlet.com/greatstartliv/vw8bionkae7ko2kd/wish/659496119 Helping young kids through the Coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis. breannegreen https://padlet.com/greatstartliv/vw8bionkae7ko2kd/wish/659496120 Zero to Thrive, in partnership with Tender Press Books, announces the release of a coloring story book to help children with their big feelings during COVID-19]]> 2020-07-21 19:41:27 UTC https://padlet.com/greatstartliv/vw8bionkae7ko2kd/wish/659496120 How can I encourage my child to keep a mask on his or her face? breannegreen https://padlet.com/greatstartliv/vw8bionkae7ko2kd/wish/659496121 This is a question that has raised concerns with parents everywhere. 

Whether you are currently living in a state where wearing a mask (for children over age 2) is now mandatory, or you just want to ensure protection for your child and others, it is essential to be prepared. 

Check out these seven quick tips designed to help make wearing a mask easier on everyone.

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To help our partners navigate information about coronavirus (COVID-19) and Michigan’s recovery, ECIC compiled a variety of resources, from the government and the private and nonprofit sectors, for families with young children and for organizations that serve young children and families.
]]> 2020-07-22 15:53:05 UTC https://padlet.com/greatstartliv/vw8bionkae7ko2kd/wish/660229551 Posters - From CDC GreatStartLiv https://padlet.com/greatstartliv/vw8bionkae7ko2kd/wish/664277060 These printable posters can be used to help raise awareness about hand-washing in highly visible public areas, such as schools, workplaces, and restrooms. They are designed for all audiences, and some are available in multiple sizes and languages, and can be ordered for free via CDC-Info on Demand.

]]> 2020-07-28 16:40:41 UTC https://padlet.com/greatstartliv/vw8bionkae7ko2kd/wish/664277060 Life is Better with Clean Hands GreatStartLiv https://padlet.com/greatstartliv/vw8bionkae7ko2kd/wish/664277767 CDC launched Life is Better with Clean Hands, a new national campaign designed to motivate adults to make clean hands part of their daily lives. The campaign resources below are designed to help raise awareness about the importance of hand-washing at key times in both homes and public settings, such as before cooking or after using the bathroom. Download and share them to help spread the word and encourage hand-washing within your community.]]> 2020-07-28 16:41:53 UTC https://padlet.com/greatstartliv/vw8bionkae7ko2kd/wish/664277767 Sesame Street Video about wearing masks. GreatStartLiv https://padlet.com/greatstartliv/vw8bionkae7ko2kd/wish/683280905 As communities open up and families begin to return to familiar places, together we can adjust to a new way of doing things—while keeping everyone safe.

]]> 2020-08-17 17:21:48 UTC https://padlet.com/greatstartliv/vw8bionkae7ko2kd/wish/683280905 How to Help Students Get Used to Masks breannegreen https://padlet.com/greatstartliv/vw8bionkae7ko2kd/wish/688070584 In many places, students returning to school buildings will be required to wear masks. These strategies can help elementary students adjust.]]> 2020-08-19 19:21:12 UTC https://padlet.com/greatstartliv/vw8bionkae7ko2kd/wish/688070584 Back to School Care Package breannegreen https://padlet.com/greatstartliv/vw8bionkae7ko2kd/wish/688080018 Tips, ideas, and tools for parents and children for returning to school, homeschool, or anything in between.]]> 2020-08-19 19:25:09 UTC https://padlet.com/greatstartliv/vw8bionkae7ko2kd/wish/688080018 Caring for Your Children and Yourself During COVID-19 hollykupec https://padlet.com/greatstartliv/vw8bionkae7ko2kd/wish/994032062 From Talking is Teaching]]> 2020-12-07 14:06:50 UTC https://padlet.com/greatstartliv/vw8bionkae7ko2kd/wish/994032062 How to Talk to Your Kids About Coronavirus (COVID-19) GreatStartLiv https://padlet.com/greatstartliv/vw8bionkae7ko2kd/wish/995099057 Key Takeaways
  • How parents respond to and talk about COVID-19 impacts kids.
  • Kids take their cues from parents on how to interpret and respond to the pandemic.
  • Being calm, honest, and open is important when talking to kids about the coronavirus.
  • Parents should focus on providing age-appropriate, fact-based information while promoting ways to stay healthy including handwashing, social distancing, and wearing a mask.
]]> 2020-12-07 17:34:43 UTC https://padlet.com/greatstartliv/vw8bionkae7ko2kd/wish/995099057 How the Stress of COVID News Affects How Kids Learn and Think GreatStartLiv https://padlet.com/greatstartliv/vw8bionkae7ko2kd/wish/995967913
  • Being exposed to bad or stressful news all the time can affect learning.
  • It’s especially hard for kids who struggle with focus.
  • Most kids will process the news over time without any lasting impact.

    • ]]>     2020-12-07 20:38:26 UTC https://padlet.com/greatstartliv/vw8bionkae7ko2kd/wish/995967913     Face Masks breannegreen https://padlet.com/greatstartliv/vw8bionkae7ko2kd/wish/1518746621 The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) strongly endorses the use of safe and effective infection control procedures to protect children.]]> 2021-05-12 18:30:55 UTC https://padlet.com/greatstartliv/vw8bionkae7ko2kd/wish/1518746621 Mask Mythbusters breannegreen https://padlet.com/greatstartliv/vw8bionkae7ko2kd/wish/1518748784 5 Common Misconceptions about Kids & Cloth Face Coverings

    ]]>     2021-05-12 18:31:28 UTC https://padlet.com/greatstartliv/vw8bionkae7ko2kd/wish/1518748784     Masks or Cloth Face Coverings for Children During COVID-19 breannegreen https://padlet.com/greatstartliv/vw8bionkae7ko2kd/wish/1518750654 2021-05-12 18:31:57 UTC https://padlet.com/greatstartliv/vw8bionkae7ko2kd/wish/1518750654 Thriving Childcare breannegreen https://padlet.com/greatstartliv/vw8bionkae7ko2kd/wish/1518752949 Ensuring Young Children’s Well-being and Health During the COVID-19 Pandemic]]> 2021-05-12 18:32:27 UTC https://padlet.com/greatstartliv/vw8bionkae7ko2kd/wish/1518752949 All About Masks breannegreen https://padlet.com/greatstartliv/vw8bionkae7ko2kd/wish/1518756097 2021-05-12 18:33:13 UTC https://padlet.com/greatstartliv/vw8bionkae7ko2kd/wish/1518756097 A New Kind of Picnic breannegreen https://padlet.com/greatstartliv/vw8bionkae7ko2kd/wish/1518763084 As we all face more changes in plans, every family's experiences and decisions will vary. You can help children learn to listen, practice compassion and respect, and build empathy and other social-emotional skills.]]> 2021-05-12 18:34:58 UTC https://padlet.com/greatstartliv/vw8bionkae7ko2kd/wish/1518763084 How to Wear a Mask like a Health Hero breannegreen https://padlet.com/greatstartliv/vw8bionkae7ko2kd/wish/1518769389 This document shares tips for helping kids wear masks.]]> 2021-05-12 18:36:36 UTC https://padlet.com/greatstartliv/vw8bionkae7ko2kd/wish/1518769389 A Toolkit for Helping Your Child Wear a Mask During COVID-19 breannegreen https://padlet.com/greatstartliv/vw8bionkae7ko2kd/wish/1518779244 From: Strong Center for Developmental Disabilities

    ]]>     2021-05-12 18:39:05 UTC https://padlet.com/greatstartliv/vw8bionkae7ko2kd/wish/1518779244     Quick Reference for Child Care: Masks breannegreen https://padlet.com/greatstartliv/vw8bionkae7ko2kd/wish/1518784023 2021-05-12 18:40:17 UTC https://padlet.com/greatstartliv/vw8bionkae7ko2kd/wish/1518784023