Resources For Families & Early Childhood Professionals During Physical Distancing
4/11/2020
A list of resources for families and those in early childhood professions during the COVID19 crisis, including free e-books, support hotlines, webinars and more.
General
Families
Virtual Infant Massage Classes
Certified Educators of Infant Massage can now teach virtually. Find an educator who is holding virtual classes here.
Free E-Books
A Kids’ Book About: COVID19 by Malia Jones (Incluye versión en español)
The Story of the Oyster and the Butterfly: Coronavirus and Me by Ana M. Gomez
Something Strange Happened in My City: A social story about the coronavirus pandemic for children by Dr. Shu-Chen & Jenny Yen (Youtube video of book with illustrations & audio) (PDF version in 13 languages available here)
Our Smallest Warriors, Our Strongest Medicine: Overcoming COVID-19 by John Hopkins Center for American Indian Health
Additional Resources
Parenting Assistance Line (PAL)
The Parenting Assistance Line (PAL) is a free service available to anyone who wants information and support in becoming a more confident parent or caregiver. Call or text 866-962-3030, or chat online with parenting experts. The PAL website also has many additional resources.
Parenting During A Pandemic - Articles from PAL
Includes a variety of articles like
Distance Learning Resources for Dual Language Learners by Early Edge California
English/Spanish resources for families & teachers
NAMI Basics - National Alliance on Mental Health
NAMI Basics is a 6-session education program for parents, caregivers and other family who provide care for youth (ages 22 and younger) who are experiencing mental health symptoms.
Mindful Self-Compassion Webinar Series by Brazelton Touchpoints Center & Partners (Beginning 4/29)
A three-part webinar series that will introduce families and family-facing providers to mindful self-compassion (MSC) practices to help them care for themselves and each other.
Early Childhood Professionals
Training
Includes 6 pages of trainings and resources for educators
Webinar Series: Addressing Abuse and Neglect During COVID-19 by Zero To Three (Beginning 4/15)
Additional Resources
Distance Learning Resources for Dual Language Learners by Early Edge California
English/Spanish resources for families & teachers
Mindful Self-Compassion Webinar Series by Brazelton Touchpoints Center & Partners (Beginning 4/29)
A three-part webinar series that will introduce families and family-facing providers to mindful self-compassion (MSC) practices to help them care for themselves and each other.