Coronavirus Resources for Families

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coronavirus resources for families

There’s no doubt about it, the current health crisis has turned our lives upside down in just about every way, and there is an undeniable need for coronavirus resources for families to help us get through this challenging time. Fortunately, with so many new virtual experiences, resources and ideas, social distancing has the potential to make us feel more connected than ever.

The New York Times said it best,

“If there is a silver lining in this crisis, it may be that the virus is forcing us to use the internet as it was always meant to be used — to connect with one another, share information and resources, and come up with collective solutions to urgent problems.”

We believe now more than ever in the power of community, connection and the sharing of ideas that improve all of our lives. Even as we remain inside our homes, our minds and hearts can travel much farther. In that spirit, here are some of the many coronavirus resources for families that you can take advantage of while we all do our part to flatten the curve. You’ll find ideas to help you learn, laugh, work, play and so much more.

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Kids’ Education and Activities 

Adult Education

Fitness and Health

  • Joe Wicks has set out to become everyone P.E. teacher with new videos everyday suitable for all ages
  • POPSUGAR Fitness has some free and many discounted class to get an at home workout
  • MindBodyGreen has made five of their popular wellness classes free
  • Insight Timer is a free meditation app for Android and iOS that provided guided meditations, ambient noise, and even ways to connect with the community
  • Down Dog yoga app is offering free classes specifically while people can’t get out to studios and gyms
  • 3 Minute Fitness has online videos for a full body workout
  • Yoga With Adriene is a favorite YouTube channel with so many yoga practices, you can pick your time frame and targeted muscles. She also does mediations to help with anxiety.
  • Really, Really Short Workouts

Performances and Things to Watch 

Tips and Tricks

WFH and Small Business

  • Not used to working from home? Here are some great ways to help you get back into a productive headspace
  • Shine Registry is actively adding to a doc with resources for businesses, freelancers, artists, WFH, and more
  • Pittsburgh Technology Council is offering Business as Usual, a new and interactive daily web call series. This series is designed to give you access to Pittsburgh’s leading entrepreneurs, government officials and other executives from our region’s manufacturing, life sciences and technology communities.
  • Video conferencing? Have a little fun by changing your Zoom background.

Social Action and How You Can Help 

  • No Kid Hungry helps to get meals to kids in schools. With kids not being able to get school meals as easily as before, they need your help more than ever.
  • 7 Ways to Support the Small Businesses in Your Community During the Coronavirus Crisis
  • HundrED Quality Education for All during Coronavirus searches for solutions and ways to make education possible by putting all our heads together

Feel Good 

What else?

Do you have or know of coronavirus resources for families that our readers should know about? Drop the info in a comment so everyone can check it out.

We’ll be updating this list on an ongoing basis, so check back for new additions.

 

Special thanks to Jacquie at Sweeter Side of Mommyhood for allowing us to her photo!