It’s important to make sure you’re doing everything possible to keep yourself and your family safe and healthy. But trying to learn about all the things you need to know may seem overwhelming.

Below are some links to resources we’ve collected — everything from creating home workouts to talking to your children about scary things. Feel free to leave a comment if you have any questions or want to share resources that you’d like to see on this list.

Coronavirus: symptoms and planning:

• The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says most people who get sick with COVID-19 will have a mild case and can recover at home. Watch for these symptoms.
• Do you have a loved one who has COVID-19? Here are some guidelines  for caring for them while staying safe yourself.
• Visit this World Health Organization site  for helpful information.

Self-care:

• Having your life turned upside down can be stressful. The CDC offers these tips  for taking care of your emotional health.
• Maybe you worry that you’ll get sick. Maybe you’ve lost your job and worry about money. Whatever the cause, stress and anxiety are a big part of life right now. Harvard Medical School has a series of videos  on how to cope with the stress and anxiety that comes with all the changes.

Children:

• Symptoms in babies and children are different than they are in adults. Find out what to look for. 
• Children understand that there are changes happening around them, especially if they’re used to parents working or going to school. Use these tips  to talk to your children about COVID-19.
• Children with special needs need extra attention in a crisis like this. From making sure they have medical equipment and medicine, to aiding in their understanding of change, use these tips  to speak to them.
• Knowing danger lurks can be scary for kids. If you worry about how they are coping, here are  certain behavior changes you should look for.

Caregivers:

• Helping your family cope as a caregiver is an important role to play, especially during the COVID-19 outbreak. This parent and caregiver guide may help.

Exercise and stress management:

• One of the best ways to manage stress is to get some exercise. Learn how exercise helps with stress and how to get started and stay motivated.
• Interested in creating your own workout? Check out these tips from the American Heart Association.

Self-help:

• If you or someone you know is suffering from substance abuse during this time, visit the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.
• This time in our lives can cause uneasiness among those with emotional or psychological distress. If you or someone you know is thinking about self-harm, contact the Suicide Prevention Lifeline.

 Originally published 4/27/2020; Revised 2022