Talk about the strain from COVID with trained counselors who are available for free at 888-535-6136 and press 8, or visit Michigan's Stay Well page. You can also contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline or use the online Lifeline Crisis Chat. Both are free and confidential. 

Check out this kid friendly guide about what the coronavirus is.

Sesame Street's "How to Stay Healthy" segment teaches kids about hand washing and safely sneezing and coughing.

Little Puddins has created a short coronavirus picture book story that you can download.

Kim St. Lawrence created a video story aimed at young children called "Time to Come In, Bear: A Children's Story About Social Distancing." 

"News of the coronavirus COVID-19 is everywhere, from the front page of all the papers to the playground at school. Many parents are wondering how to bring up the epidemic in a way that will be reassuring and not make kids more worried than they already may be. Here is some advice from the experts at the Child Mind Institute." Read through the guide.

Michigan DHHS has compiled a kit of resources to promote healthy and comforting discussions with children during this stressful time.