Greetings Students and Parents!
We know the circumstances surrounding COVID-19 have produced a bit of disruption in you and your child’s daily routine as well as feelings of anxiety and stress. Below is a list of available resources to help parents talk to children about COVID-19 and to provide useful information on managing stress and anxiety. If you have any additional concerns or questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at catrice.warthen@turner.k12.ga.us
COVID-19 Resources
Talking to Children about COVID-19:
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Julia Cook’s book “The Yucky Bug” is an online storybook created to help younger kids understand COVID-19, or the yucky bug, as it’s referred to in the story.
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Julia Cook’s Tips for Parents on “The Yucky Bug”:
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Georgia School Counselor Association Tips for Parents (in English)
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Georgia School Counselor Association Tips for Parents (in Spanish)
Dealing with stress and anxiety:
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CDC: Managing Anxiety and Stress During the COVID-19 Outbreak
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My GCAL app (Available for Apple and Android) and Crisis Text Line
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Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities Crisis and Access Line: 1-800-715-4225
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Calm (meditations, sleep stories, music, etc.) to support emotional wellness