COVID-19 Ideas
- Read “Trinka and Sam Fighting the Big Virus” from the National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN)
- Color and read “Georgie and the Giant Germ” from the University of Michigan.
- Create a COVID-19 Time Capsule
0-2 Year Olds
- Play outside (Click here for ideas)
- Read books
- Color
- Dance party
- Water play
- At-Home Activity Guide from Zero to Three
- For other ideas, check out HealthyChildren.org
2-4 Year Olds
- Write down a story that they say out loud
- Think of something you can do to help others
- Help with cooking or baking
- PBS Kids has a daily newsletter with ideas for activities
- Playworks Play At Home Playbook
- Games to play with children who are home due to school closures
- Free online music classes for children K-12 at MacPhail Center for Music
Screen Time
It is possible that you are finding your children are watching TV or using other electronic devices more than usual. Many families are trying to figure this out so you are not alone. Here are some general guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatrics to think about:
- If possible, sit with your child and watch together sometimes
- Check out educational programs and options for extra screen time
- Encourage connecting with other safe friends and adults
- Try virtual play dates
- Limits are still important – screen time should not get in the way of regular bed time, meals, physical activity, and time for connecting with family.
Resources
For Pregnant Individuals & Parents
Links to mental health, pregnancy and parenting resources
For Children
Links to children’s mental health and child development resources
Other Resources
Links to food, housing, and mind-body-spirit resources
For Professionals
Links to support professionals
Services
HopeLine
Our staff will listen and guide you to the right support — either at the Mother-Baby HopeLine or in your community.
Mother-Baby Connections Group
Our staff will listen and guide you to the right support — either at the Mother-Baby HopeLine or in your community.
Mother-Baby Day Hospital
Pregnant individuals and mothers receive mental health treatment 20 hours per week
Perinatal Outpatient Program (POP)
Pregnant individuals and mothers receive 4 1/2 hours of mental health treatment per week
Redleaf Outpatient Clinic
Outpatient mental health and parenting support, and integrative reproductive psychiatric care for individuals considering pregnancy, currently pregnant, or parenting a child ages 0-5 years.