From supporting children's mental health to staying active and entertained, there's a wealth of information on COVID-19 to be found online. We've created a resource hub full of helpful links - find tips for talking to your children about the pandemic, how to work from home, and how to stay connected from a distance. Be sure to check back often as we regularly update the list with new resources.
Supporting Children
COVID-19 Resources for Families from PACER Centre
Supporting Teachers with Online Education from Queen's Gazette
#COVIDCoping Research Reading List provided by Resilience in Youth
Healthy Parenting Tips from WHO
Online Learning Hub from About Kids Health
Parenting During Covid-19: A New Frontier from Canadian Paediatric Society
Parenting in a Time of Physical Distancing Webinar from University of Calgary
List of resources & information to help keep kids safe from Canadian Centre for Child Protection
Personal safety education materials from Kids in the Know
Resources for families and educators staying home during COVID-19 from MediaSmarts
We Got This - Talking With Your Kids About the Pandemic (Episode 1) from Dr. Jean Clinton and Ann Douglas
Q&A: Social distancing and cyberbullying from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Mental Health Support
Taking Care of your Mental Health (Covid-19) from Government of Canada
COVID-19 Resources from Tend
Headspace Mindfulness and Meditation App
JoyPop App from Resilience in Youth
The Violence at Home Signal for Help from Canadian Women’s Foundation
Working from Home Support
Mental Health Tips for Working from Home by Government of Canada
26 WFH Tips While Self-Isolating During the COVID-19 Outbreak from Healthline
5 Tips for Working from Home Amid COVID-19 from Psychology Today
Physical Activities
Staying Active during COVID-19 from WHO
Down Dog Yoga App Free until May 1; Free for students, teachers, and healthcare workers until July 1
Exercising at Home YouTube videos from National Centre on Health, Physical Activity, and Disability
Staying Active During Covid-19 from American College of Sports Medicine
7-minute Workout App
Games and Entertainment
Stream Live Concerts
“Telling our Stories” COVID-19 journaling research project
Online Arts Events During the COVID-19 Outbreak from Creative Capital
12 historic sites you can virtually tour from the couch during the coronavirus outbreak from Washington Post
Bored during self-isolation? Tour these (Canadian!) museums from the comfort of your couch from CTV News
Here are 36 fun, free things to do online while you're stuck at home from Insider
Connecting with Others
Zoom
Skype
Netflix Party
Gaze
HouseParty
Bunch