Positive ways to help kids cope with the stress of COVID-19

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03/23/2020

Positive ways to help kids cope with the stress of COVID-19

We are all trying to navigate how to best manage the new order of our lives since COVID-19 has emerged. It can be particularly challenging if you have kids. Here are a few positive coping strategies for everyone. Stay strong and keep healthy! And most of all, remember that we are all in this TOGETHER!

Physical Activity Ideas

▪ go for a walk
▪ skip rope
▪ do yoga
▪ play catch
▪ 7 minute workout
▪ lift weights
▪ do sit ups

Mental Health Tips

▪ write in a journal
▪ be grateful
▪ call a friend or family member
▪ read
▪ go outside
▪ cook
▪ knit/sew/crochet
▪ colour/paint
▪ play a game
▪ scrapbook or make a digital photo album
▪ DREAM BIG