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Parents/Caregivers of Young Children: Start Here

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Student Authors: Mengting Qiu [1], Chandler Moore [1], and Toke Odimayomi [2]

Contact: mengting_qiu@hms.harvard.edu

Faculty Reviewers: Juliana H. Chen, M.D., Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist [1,3], Rachel Conrad, M.D., Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist [1,4], Helene Pinches, M.D., Fellow in Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics [4]

Student Reviewers: Allison Fialkowski [1], Margaret Irwin [1], Katie Kester [1], Rachel Reardon [1]

[1] Harvard Medical School, [2] Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, [3] Massachusetts General Hospital and Newton-Wellesley Hospital, [4] Boston Children’s Hospital

Education Reviewers: Donna Fialkowski, M.Ed., Special Education Teacher, Atlanta City Public School System; Jennifer Pitt-Lainsbury, School Administrator, University of Toronto Schools

Introduction

Everyone has been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. It can be particularly difficult to take care of a young child while facing numerous other challenges. It is okay if you are not doing everything perfectly “right” during this time. This guide hopes to provide some foundational guidance and links to a variety of resources which you may find useful. It is not meant to offer professional or medical advice. As always, you should reach out to your child’s doctor if you have concerns about your child.

Here, you will find , suggestions for , ways to , tips for for you and your child, ideas for and strategies to. Every child, every parent/caregiver, and every family is unique. We encourage you to decide for yourself which suggestions best fit your family’s individual needs and what will allow you to parent at your best (even if it’s not “the best”) during this time.

Our and pages list sources consulted (ordered by section and subsection), as well as additional resources you may find helpful.

tips for new parents
managing daily routines
support your child's development
stress management and resilience-building
activities to do together,
address your child’s questions about COVID-19
References
Additional Resources