As students, teachers, and parents(!) go back to school in these unprecedented times we asked our Children’s and Youth Ministries to put together a list of resources. Whether you are a parent with a student starting virtually, in-person, or any other variation we want to serve you!
Thanks to our Director of Children’s Ministry Kristyl Kepley and Youth Pastor Will Godwin for compiling these!
ONE-STOP SHOP (links to ALL the THINGS)
GREAT Resources for Parenting during COVID
https://childmind.org/coping-during-covid-19-resources-for-parents/
http://summitcounseling.org/covid-19-communication-and-resources/
Parenting
Parenting in general and in Pandemic
https://www.handinhandparenting.org/
Parenting in Pandemic:
https://www.crossroads.net/media/articles/parenting-well-in-the-midst-of-a-pandemic
Stress & Self-Care for Parents
Self Care if you have littles:
https://www.zerotothree.org/resources/3262-young-children-at-home-during-the-covid-19-outbreak-the-importance-of-self-care
Quick ways to handle stress:
https://blog.cincinnatichildrens.org/safety-and-prevention/what-parents-can-do-when-theyre-stressed-during-covid-19
Healthy Ways to Cope with Stress:
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/daily-life-coping/managing-stress-anxiety.html
Kids’ Stress
Trauma Principles for COVID-19
https://back2back.org/2020/03/covid-19/
Kids with Coronavirus Anxiety
https://www.keyministry.org/church4everychild/2020/3/8/seven-ways-to-support-kids-with-anxiety-about-the-coronavirus
Helping Children Cope with Coronavirus Stress
https://www.ngumc.org/files/websites/ngumc/WHO+Helping+Children+Cope+with+Coronavirus+Stress+PDF.pdf
Talking to Kids about Coronavirus
https://www.ngumc.org/newsdetail/talking-to-kids-about-coronavirus-13441952
Coronavirus, Anxiety, Children, and the Church
https://buildfaith.org/coronavirus-anxiety-children-and-the-church/
Talking to Kids About Coronavirus (numerous resources)
https://ministry-to-children.com/talking-to-kids-about-coronavirus/
Online Learning
Tips for Keeping Kids engaged
https://education.jhu.edu/2020/04/8tipsforfocus/
More tips for remote learning at home
https://www.teachthought.com/technology/remote-learning-tips-for-parents/
Tutors
Sean Casey is a fully trained Orton-Gillingham tutor and has been teaching dyslexic students for a decade. He is on staff at the Sage School for dyslexic children and is an approved tutor at Greater Atlanta Christian School. “Mr. Casey” loves his job, is fun, and puts children at ease so they can learn. Mr. Casey is a Norcross resident and also teaches drama camps at Lionheart Theatre Company.
To register, or ask questions, contact Sean Casey at 404-314-0668 or caseyogtutor@gmail.com.
Counseling
The Summit Counseling Center
http://summitcounseling.org/
Compassion Cove Counseling
https://www.compassioncovecounseling.com/
Remain Connected Counseling
https://www.remainconnectedllc.com/
Seeds of Hope Counseling
https://www.seedsofhopecounselingllc.com/
Lifegate Counseling Center
https://www.lifegategroup.org/