COVID-19 Resources for Parents

Resources for Parents

VIDEOS: Executive Function Basics for Parents

If you have a child with executive function challenges such as getting stuck or overwhelmed, or trouble with following directions, then these videos provide simple strategies that parents can use immediately. These short, engaging, videos and animations feature real-life situations, practical advice from experts, parents sharing their wisdom, and easy to understand explanations. (Click on each image to be taken to that video).

Children react, in part, on what they see from the adults around them. When parents and caregivers deal with the COVID-19 calmly and confidently, they can provide the best support for their children. Parents can be more reassuring to others around them, especially children, if they are better prepared.

Helping Children Cope

Children react, in part, on what they see from the adults around them. When parents and caregivers deal with the COVID-19 calmly and confidently, they can provide the best support for their children. Parents can be more reassuring to others around them, especially children, if they are better prepared.

Not all children respond to stress in the same way. Some common changes to watch for in children:

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  • Excessive crying and irritation
  • Returning to behaviors they have outgrown (e.g., toileting accidents or bedwetting)
  • Excessive worry or sadness
  • Unhealthy eating or sleeping habits
  • Irritability and “acting out” behaviors
  • Poor school performance or avoiding school
  • Difficulty with attention and concentration
  • Avoidance of activities enjoyed in the past
  • Unexplained headaches or body pain
  • Use of alcohol, tobacco, or other drugs

There are many things you can do to support your child:

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  • Take time to talk with your child about the COVID-19 outbreak. Answer questions and share facts about COVID-19 in a way that your child can understand.
  • Reassure your child that they are safe. Let them know if is ok if they feel upset. Share with them how you deal with your own stress so that they can learn how to cope from you.
  • Limit your child’s exposure to media coverage of the event. Children may misinterpret what they hear and can be frightened about something they do not understand.
  • Help your child to have a sense of structure. Once it is safe to return to school or child care, help them return to their regular activity.
  • Be a role model; take breaks, get plenty of sleep, exercise, and eat well. Connect with your friends and family members and rely on your social support system

For Parents 

Working From Home

Talking to Your Child

Stories to Help Explain COVID

Supporting Your Child

Mindfulness for Kids

Learning From Home

Relief for families transitioning to schooling at home. Advice from educators, health and safety specialists, homeschoolers

  • Hotline number: 1-855-264-2051

Full-Day Comprehensive Curriculum for Homeschooling Websites

Supplementary Homeschooling Materials

Activities for Children

Here are some options to keep kids busy with limited screen interventions:

Websites for AP High School/College/Adult Learning

Subject-Specific Options

If you’re looking for more “pick-and-choose” options or ways to supplement homeschool curriculum, here are great options.

Art
Math
Learn a Second Language
Reading/Spelling
Science 
Computing
Social Studies

Contact Us

Department of Psychiatry
Anschutz Medical Campus
13001 E 17th Place
Fitzsimons Building
2nd floor, Suite C2000
Aurora, CO  80045
Phone: (303)724-4940
Fax: (303)724-4956

Psychiatry (SOM)

CU Anschutz

Anschutz Health Sciences Building

1890 N Revere Ct

Suite 4003

Mail Stop F546

Aurora, CO 80045

303-724-4940

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