Resources for Caregivers
Department of Psychiatry faculty share resources with helpful insight into how to help children and teens cope with uncertainty and overcome anxiety.
Resources
Videos
- Helping Our Youth Manage Back-to-School Anxiety
- TedMed 2020 “How to Raise Kids Who Can Overcome Anxiety” — Anne Marie Albano, PhD
- New York Presbyterian Youth Anxiety Center Webinar Series: Pandemic Parenting
Tip Sheets
- Morgan Stanley Alliance for Children’s Mental Health “Tips for Supporting Teens’ Mental Health This Fall”
Websites
- Center for Disease Control: Return to School Guidelines
- Public Broadcasting Service (PBS): Emotions and Self-Awareness
- Worry Wise Kids: Information for caregivers about childhood anxiety
- Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies – Therapist Directory
Blog Posts
- Easing Back-to-School Anxiety in the COVID Era — Alyssa Ames-Sikora, PhD
- “How Can I Help My Child Cope with Back-to-School Anxiety?” — John Piacentini, PhD, ABPP
- “The Return to School: Tips for Parents of Anxious Children” — Allison Winik, PhD
Additional Resources for Supporting Children and Family
Many of us are experiencing new parenting challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic, including talking with children about COVID-19, maintaining daily structure, overseeing homeschooling, and keeping our children healthy and safe. As healthcare providers, it can be particularly difficult to balance these parenting tasks with increasing work demands and pressures. The resources below are provided to support parents during this difficult time.
General Parenting Tips
- Tips for Parents on Coping with COVID
Lauren Hoffman & Steve Mazza - 5 Flawless Parenting Tips for Coping with Change: COVID-19
The Flawless Foundation - Parent/Caregiver Guide to Helping Families Cope With the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
National Child Traumatic Stress Network - Being Good Enough Right Now is OK
Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA) - Coping with Corona Virus Related Challenges Webinar
Webinar with Dr. Anne Marie Albano - Supporting Families of Healthcare Workers Exposed to COVID-19
CSTS - Doing what matters in times of stress: an illustrated guide
WHO
Talking with Your Child About Coronavirus
- Talking with Children About Coronavirus
CUIMC Today - How to Talk to Your Anxious Child or Teen About Coronavirus
ADAA - COVID-19 Coloring Book for Young Children (English, Spanish, other languages)
Manuela Molina - Explaining Death to Children Webinar
Webinar with Dr. Anne Marie Albano - Support Grieving Children and Teens during the COVID-19 Global Health Crisis
The Dougy Center