Advice For Coping With Isolation During The Coronavirus Crisis
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When everything from sporting events, to movies at the theater, to dinner parties with friends is suddenly cancelled, it's easy to feel down. This is particularly true for those who may already be prone to depression and anxiety. Today, we talked with two experts with advice on handling this new era of social distancing, for both adults and children.
Guests:
Tara Powell, Professor of Social Work, University of Illinois
Resources for parents when children are stuck at home:
Day-by-day projects for kids from Scholastic
Outdoor learning ideas for kids
Education companies offering free subscriptions due to school closings
How to talk to young people about the coronavirus:
The National Association of School Psychologists: Talking to children about COVID-19: A parent resource guide
Save The Children: Seven simple tips on how to talk to kids about the coronavirus
Harvard Health Publishing: How to talk to children about the coronavirus