With the onset of the COVID-19 virus pandemic, many of us have had to adjust to the new normal of self-quarantine, social distancing, working from home, and providing care to children during school closures. Here are a few tools and resources to make the transition more manageable.
COVID-19 Information for Parents
- Parents.com curated useful links at All About Coronavirus COVID-19: A Concerned Parent’s Guide.
- U.S. News & World Report cites a Chinese study on children’s COVID-19 symptoms and chance of transmission.
- The Center for Disease Control (CDC) has an extensive plan for getting your community and home ready during the COVID-19 outbreak.
Working From Home Resources
- How to work from home by The Verge gives tips on creating an efficient at-home work environment.
- Gizmodo’s How to Access All Your Files When You Have to Work From Home lists recommended apps and services like Slack to sync work across devices and platforms.
- Social distancing reduced the number of traditional locations where people would normally telecommute. Find out How to Work From Home Without Losing Your Mind by Lifehacker.
Free Video Conferencing Services
- Zoom now offers unlimited HD A/V conferencing up to 100 users for free.
- Microsoft provides free chat, filesharing and video conferencing tools with its Teams tool for users with Gmail or Outlook accounts.
- Until July 2020, Google will offer its G Suite with Hangouts Meet and Google Classroom for free.
- Cisoco Webex conferencing will be free with unlimited use for up to 100 participants on webex.com.
Self Care and Mental Health
- DealNews offers social distancing coping strategies for individuals and parents.
- The CDC offers a disaster distress helpline and tips for reducing stress while dealing during the outbreak of COVID-19.
- Psychology Today offers 19 Ways to Support Your Mental Health During COVID-19.
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