Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resources for Children and Families

Resources to help parents and children during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Schedule your COVID-19 Vaccine

How you stay safe

Practice the 3 Ws

  • Wear your mask
  • Watch your distance
  • Wash your hands

How to safeguard your home if a family member has COVID-19

Avoid the 3 Cs

  • Closed spaces with poor ventilation
  • Crowded places
  • Close contact situations

Is your child 5 or older? Get them vaccinated

Teach your kids how to protect themselves from COVID-19

Make handwashing fun

You can use music to make handwashing enjoyable! One of our team members uses the tune from "Row, Row, Row Your Boat" to remind her daughter how to properly wash her hands.

Whatever song you sing, remember to scrub for 20 seconds with soap and water.

Wear face coverings

There's a lot of public information—good and bad—about face masks, but don't be overwhelmed. We've organized what you need to know so you can teach your whole family.

How to put on and take off your face mask

Avoid these common mask mistakes

Worried about safety? Don’t be–masks are safe

Why Swiss cheese may be the key to keeping you safe

Other ways to stay safe

See your doctor for checkups and vaccines

Keep kids safe if someone in your home has COVID-19

Stay safe by social distancing with your children

STEM Resources

Check out these fun activities your family can do while social distancing at home.

Keeping kids safe at home

Increased time at home can mean an increased rick of injuries in the home for children. We've got some tips for keeping your family safe while social distancing.

Staying active during COVID-19

Urologist Amy Pearlman, MD, talks with UI sports medicine specialist Britt Marcussen, MD, about creative ways to keep the family active during isolation.

Talk to your children about COVID-19

Does your child need a COVID-19 test? Watching this video with them may make your child more comfortable.

Epi Explains: How to get kids to wear a mask

Melanie Wellington, MD, PhD, gives tips on talking to children about Coronavirus and getting them to wear a mask.

Demonstrate and explain the benefits of masks

Talking to children about COVID-19 (Coronavirus)

During these uncertain times, it can be difficult to know what to say to children and teens. Our Child Life team has some tips for helping your children cope with what's happening in their world.

Promote positive coping in your family

 

How to talk to and support your children during the Coronavirus

Jamie Elizalde, PhD, and Todd Kopelman, PhD, discuss how to help kids through times of uncertainty.

Set up routines for your children

Tips for parenting during COVID-19

Small changes to make a big difference during the COVID-19 pandemic

Times like these can cause feelings of uncertainty or confusion, especially in our children. We've got resources to help your family out.  

Emotional regulation skills for parents and teens

During this presentation hosted by Laura L. Fuller, PhD, Patricia Espe-Pfeifer, PhD discussed managing and regulating emotions.
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