Coronavirus (COVID-19): Supporting children, young people and their families
- Dr Susan Lipkin
- Jun 9, 2020
- 2 min read
Updated: Jun 11, 2020
There are various resources available online to support children, young people and families during this challenging time. I have gathered together some selected resources you may find helpful.
Useful books and resources for children and young people
Dave the dog is worried about coronavirus. So, Nurse Dotty talks to him about the current situation and what he can do to stay safe and keep well.
Children and young people may be asking questions with regards to why they are unable to see their friends or family during this time. The Staying Home Story follows a 'day in the life’ of a family and explore various questions that may be asked by young people.
The BBC Newsround site has a comprehensive section on coronavirus with text and video guidance focusing on tips and guidance to support children who may be feeling worried during this time.
Carol Gray has produced a social story about coronavirus and pandemics. The social story uses large print pictures and provides contextual information about pandemics and viruses in general.
In this story we meet the little elf who missed his birthday party. A therapeutic story to support primary age children in exploring strong emotions linked to the coronavirus pandemic.
The Coronavirus book for children and young people provides a detailed explanation and offers answers to questions that children may have.
A really useful book for supporting children and young people understand and manage their feelings of anxiety during this difficult time.
I know many parents of children who I work with are struggling to support their children access home schooling, particularly those children and young people with ADHD. This article has some useful tips that I thought some may find helpful.
The National University Hospital Child Development Unit have put together a guide to prepare children with their return to school. It is a transition that might cause some children to feel anxious or resistant to change, especially since schools in the UK will have been closed for two months.
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