Who knew that we would be sheltering in place for this long? The uncertainty, living in close quarters, and being stuck at home are creating challenging dynamics in the family. In this webinar, you’ll receive some validation and also some strategies that you can use to reduce the stress of family life right now. Read more ›
My Hero is You is a downloadable e-book book written for children affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. This is a story developed for and by children around the world. Read more ›
Over 6 million public school students in California are “sheltering in place” at home. All are supposed to be doing school work through a new “distance learning” curriculum school districts are currently putting into place. One of the biggest questions is whether to grade students’ work — and if they are graded, what kinds of grades, and what can they be used for. The California Department of Education has issued detailed guidance on the issue, but most decisions will be made at a local level. Read more ›
As university professors and researchers who work closely with K-12 online teachers and learners, we’ve heard from many newly remote educators who are struggling. Recent class discussions have focused on the difficulties of getting through to students without in-person contact, especially during a time of enormous stress. Read more ›
Little did we know 8 weeks ago that our lives would be so drastically changed. Millions of parents across the U.S. have taken on new roles as teachers and are trying to find a balance in their everyday lives. What are your strengths and vulnerabilities as a parent and as a teacher? Read more ›
Teens thrive on their social connections, so living with shelter in place can be especially hard for them. How can you as a parent support your teen ensuring that they shelter in place for their own safety but allow them the independence they need at this point in their lives? Read more ›
This guidance was designed to support teachers, counselors and others who might have contact with children and youth isolated at home during crises such as the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more ›
This downloadable infographic provides a visual guide about wearing a mask to avoid spreading germs. Read more ›
With the emergence of COVID-19, children with existing mental health issues must endure the added burden of a pandemic. Children often rely on schools to provide mental health services, but school closures have made it difficult to access and preserve the quality of these services. Read more ›
Santa Clara County’s behavioral health and trauma experts talk about protecting and caring for our mental health during COVID-19 and strategies to support children, youth, adults and families during and after the pandemic. Read more ›
