During this challenging time, Youth Contact offers this page with links to some helpful resources.
Topics Specific to Covid-19 Pandemic
Resources for Supporting Children’s Emotional Well-being during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Productivity and Happiness Under Sustained Disaster Conditions
How to Handle Child Custody and Visitation During the COVID-19 Pandemic
How to Salvage a Disastrous Day in Your Covid-19 House Arrest
Washington County Community Resource Directory in English and Spanish This link includes many different resources including domestic violence, education, childcare, etc.
Washington County food resource list in English and Spanish
Communication Skills
Ted Talk on the Power of Listening
8 Expert Tips for Talking Effectively with Kids
Eight Things to Consider When Talking with Your Ex (Better known as other parent!)
Parenting Resources
Family togetherness after separation / divorce
How to Explain Divorce to Your Children
Co-Parenting Tips During Divorce
How a Calm Attitude Supports Teens
Helping Children Feel Comfortable in Two Homes
Tips for Supporting Children in Two Homes
Powerful Resource for Parents of Teens
The Nine Minutes that Have the Greatest Impact (The Magic 9)
Child Development and Social / Emotional Topics
Strengthening the Parent-Child Relationship, Even in the Most Difficult Times
Angry Kids: Dealing with Explosive Behavior
Dr. Ross W. Greene – website https://www.livesinthebalance.org/outreach – resources and research on children’s behavior and how to support kids displaying challenging behaviors
The Explosive Child Book by Ross W. Greene
How to Take the Grrrr Out of Anger, Book by Elizabeth Verdick and Marjorie
Activities for Children
PBS Daily Activities for Families
Peep and the Big Wide World Videos y Actividades para los padres de familia
TinkerGarten at Home: free activities in English and Spanish
Resources on Race
Black and Indigenous Children Matter- Prevent Child Abuse Oregon Black and Indigenous Children Matter
Racism 101: Understanding Race and Racism RACISM 101
CNN/ Sesame Street Racism Town Hall Watch the entire CNN/Sesame Street racism town hall
Saying ‘I Don’t See Color’ Denies the Racial Identity of Students- https://blogs.edweek.org/teachers/classroom_qa_with_larry_ferlazzo/2020/02/saying_i_dont_see_color_denies_the_racial_identity_of_students.html?cmp=soc-edit-li