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Supporting Youth During a Pandemic: Virtual Sessions for LGBTQ+ Parents

July 4, 2020July 16, 2020Child Life Mommy

We are currently facing unprecedented times. The COVID-19 pandemic has created trauma, loss, and a rise in anxiety for many. Our Family Coalition, is a Bay Area nonprofit supporting LGBTQ+ families. They recognize the need to support their community members who are navigating this new norm.

I will be facilitating a free three-part series to help parents cope by providing practical tools and resources.

Learn how to:

Ease children’s fear and anxiety related to COVID-19
Foster healthy relationships at home
Utilize therapeutic play activities and coping strategies
Instill self-care techniques

First Session:

Supporting Tweens and Teens During COVID-19

Wednesday, July 8, 2020 from 8-9:30pm

Click Here to register

Second Session:

Supporting Young Children Coping with COVID-19

Monday, July 13, 2020 from 12-1:30pm

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Third Session:

Parent Respite During COVID-19

Wednesday, August 5, 2020 from 8-9:30pm

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If your organization is interested in having a workshop led, please email Shani at Childlifemommy@gmail.com.

Supporting Families Through Virtual Child Life Services

Supporting Children and Teens During COVID-19

Weaving as a therapeutic tool for children and families

May 19, 2020May 19, 2020Child Life Mommy

Have you ever thought about incorporating weaving into a therapeutic tool for children? When families face life’s challenges of illness, separation, loss, and now the pandemic, they need an outlet to express how they feel. Using a variety of art modalities can help. I just learned about simple weaving techniques from SAORI Arts NYC and wanted to share them with you.

Helping kids get comfortable wearing a mask during COVID-19

April 25, 2020May 3, 2020Child Life Mommy

Many communities are strongly recommending children and adults to wear masks while out in public. Here are some quick tips to help your kids cope with this new change.

Explain what COVID-19 is in simple language that they can understand.
Provide opportunities to play and get comfortable with the mask.
Give lots of choices.
- Materials to use
- Color and design options
- Decorating
Validate their emotions and normalize them.
- “It is frustrating that we have to wear masks.”
- “I’m sad too that we have to do this.”

Here is a fun Mask Coloring Page that can also be used to help kids cope with this new experience. If your child has to go to the doctor, they will see medical providers wearing similar protective masks. This is an Activity Sheet that can prepare kids while providing opportunities to feel validated.

Animal coloring sheet created by Sarah Nunnally

Activity sheet created by Emma Fratangelo, MS, CCLS & Stephen Browne