APA COVID-19 Children and Families Workgroup

Our mission is to help support children, caregivers, and families who have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic by collecting and disseminating resources.

[APA COVID-19 Children and Families Workgroup @APACovid_Child]

We are inviting you to participate in a study about the impact of COVID-19 on children (ages 1-5) and their families. With your help, we can learn more about how COVID-19 has impacted families with young children. Study link: https://t.co/Md8WB1LncK

[APA COVID-19 Children and Families Workgroup @APACovid_Child]

Join APA's Division 56 Trauma Psychology for a FREE skill building webinar titled "Parenting through a Pandemic: Using the Psychological Science to Help Us Cope" with Drs. Lindsay Malloy and Amanda Zelechoski on Friday, June 25th at 12pm ET. Register here: https://t.co/tF1DBMJ25A

[SCCAP @SCCAP53]

We love sharing @RaceEmbrace resources for all who work with children... so this one's for #teachers and #educators!

Check out these recs for how to implement a race-conscious, anti-bias approach in preschool and K settings: https://t.co/jJ9sX1q6sF

@penn_state @WeAreTeachers

[American Psychological Association @APA]

Parents can help boost the mental health of their children during the pandemic and beyond by focusing less on grades and more on self-esteem and wellbeing, says Dr. Ronald Stolberg. https://t.co/iy5u4nro44

[APA COVID-19 Children and Families Workgroup @APACovid_Child]

Check out the Pandemic Parenting Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google, or Stitcher for topics including trauma-informed parenting, talking with kids about past events, and grief and growth.
https://t.co/q0qhan1E6Q

[National Child Traumatic Stress Network @nctsn]

Recent research looks at the effects the #COVID19 #Pandemic has had on the well-being and functioning of #families and individuals. https://t.co/5l4c2JPi0U

[APA COVID-19 Children and Families Workgroup @APACovid_Child]

Navigate needle phobia and pain in preparation for your or your child's COVID vaccine:
https://t.co/GxTBXyi6e1

[APA COVID-19 Children and Families Workgroup @APACovid_Child]

April 20: https://t.co/NE7ZKLaLC5
May 21: https://t.co/sB2ElVgFMA
June 2: https://t.co/ynJeaaZHhZ

[APA COVID-19 Children and Families Workgroup @APACovid_Child]

Join the Stanford Parenting Center on Tuesday, April 20th at 4pm pacific, Friday, May 21st at 12pm, and/or Wednesday, June 2nd at 9am to learn about positive parenting during the pandemic from expert psychologists.
See the next tweet for links to register for each session!

[APA COVID-19 Children and Families Workgroup @APACovid_Child]

Check out this free downloadable book "Young, Proud, and Sung-Jee: A Children's Book on Fighting Anti-Asian Racism During COVID-19"

https://t.co/WXWAws1V8d

[American Psychological Association @APA]

"What students who have fallen behind need most are problem-solving partners who want to understand what they are going through."—@LDamour, on how parents can best help their teen climb out of a "homework hole" during #COVID19 https://t.co/5QUvY8F5KM

[APA COVID-19 Children and Families Workgroup @APACovid_Child]

Mansueto Institute for Urban Innovation is hosting speaker Dr. Rebecca Winthrop, discussing inequality in community schools.

https://t.co/j6iJddHFyO

[APA COVID-19 Children and Families Workgroup @APACovid_Child]

Check out this blog post from psychiatrist Dr. Candida Fink on the unrealistic pressures to make children's lives during the pandemic "normal."

https://t.co/o6NKcOyzrW

[APA COVID-19 Children and Families Workgroup @APACovid_Child]

Pandemic Parenting explores the positives and negatives of screen time during a pandemic with Drs. Comer, Madigan, and McArthur.

https://t.co/RsNSkptN9o

[SCCAP @SCCAP53]

Living with a mental health issue is difficult for both children and the parents of the affect children. Florida International University puts out these informative resources for parents to help themselves and their child: https://t.co/BxtRUOLCR6

[APA COVID-19 Children and Families Workgroup @APACovid_Child]

Check out these 22 tips for maintaining your mental wellness with your family.

https://t.co/OcX5a1AUot

[APA COVID-19 Children and Families Workgroup @APACovid_Child]

Great parent Guide from the Child Mind Institute related to balancing work, child care, and self care!

https://t.co/SOkBXQY7WK

[APA COVID-19 Children and Families Workgroup @APACovid_Child]

A useful fact sheet from the National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN) that offers information on death and grief, understanding developmental differences in behaviors associated with grief, and seeking help and support. https://t.co/vo3ygruxT8

[The Kids Mental Health Foundation @KidsMHF]

Parents have been facing lots of challenges during COVID-19. Our Clinical Director @ParkerHustonPhD answers your questions about parenting and supporting children’s mental health during this time in "Parenting in the Pandemic with Dr. Parker." https://t.co/Zg6G6UN6Kj

[APA COVID-19 Children and Families Workgroup @APACovid_Child]

If you are worried about the safety of a child in your life, check out this incredibly informative article in Psychology Today from one of our taskforce members, Dr. Christina Rodriguez, on the increase of child maltreatment due to COVID-19.

https://t.co/uAWk2Evsnr

[APA COVID-19 Children and Families Workgroup @APACovid_Child]

Concerned about talking to your kids about recent acts of violence? "Blood, Sweat, and Fears: Understanding the Psychological Effects of Graphic and Violent Media" on Wednesday, January 27th at noon EST. For more information below and to RSVP: https://t.co/b4PCWBT2RA