Caregivers

School shutdowns and stay-at-home orders due to the novel coronavirus outbreak are leaving adults and kids alike stressed and overwhelmed. It’s taking a toll on our daily work, school and home routines. But it’s also a rare opportunity to strengthen relationships with children and teenagers at a time of crisis, says UCI Health child and adolescent psychologist Dr. Anju Hurria. The World Health Organization and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention also offer useful tips for one-on-one parenting to help tackle the disruption of routines and the boredom of being housebound. Read the blog, School’s out for COVID-19 from UCI Health.

In a commitment to education during the pandemic, the School of Education has launched a web resource to serve the Orange County community and country with best practices for professors, K12 teachers, and students.

UCI Wellness continues with its COVID-19 webinar series, with The Parent as a Role Model. Young children do not have prior knowledge or skills, and so they eagerly look for someone to imitate. That “someone” is usually one or both of their parents. Parents are a child’s first teachers and role models. Usually children are more affected by what their parents do than by what their parents say. They learn how to behave by seeing their mothers and fathers behave and following their example. For this reason, you need to be aware of the “lessons” you may unintentionally be teaching your children. The event is Friday, June 5 at noon and registration is required.

The Athletics department has launched a #ZotOn community resource page that will include weekly challenges, kids’ activities, digital conferencing wallpapers, and other resources, including ways student athletes can get involved.

The Susan Samueli Integrative Health Institute offers 6 tips for teens who must stay at home.