As school buildings remain closed through the remainder of the academic year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, parents and caregivers may be feeling worried, anxious, and uncertain about how to support their families. Parents and caregivers are critical in supporting the health and resiliency of the children in their lives.
The Washington Healthy Youth (WHY) Coalition is providing up-to-date resources, including articles about talking to youth about the COVID-19 pandemic, links to virtual parenting sessions and seminars, and ideas for keeping youth busy and engaged while staying at home.
These resources are posted regularly on the Start Talking Now Facebook page
At StartTalkingNow.org, parents and other caring adults can find resources on how to start the conversation about not using alcohol and marijuana.
Additionally, the Athena Forum has a variety of helpful webinars scheduled to help families navigate COVID-19. Register by clicking on the links.
April 24, 4:30 – 5:30 p.m.Family management and resiliency: Coping strategies for families – How can we deal with it?
April 29, 1 – 2 p.m. Learning how to read your child’s non-verbal language—a pathway to smoother interactions
Visit the Athena Forum for more information.