Wondering how you can help your children and families during this time?
Families/Kids Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
A: Managing your own anxiety, being clear and concise, and keeping a schedule can help. Finding support when you need it (like through Child Mind Institute with daily live chats) can also help. Link to Child Mind Institute Link to original FB post Part 1 Link to original FB post Part 2
Guide to Prenatal Care
Families/Kids Staying Safe
Helpful guide to prenatal care for those who are pregnant, from colleagues at the University of Michigan. More to come on this important topic. Link to original FB post
Practical advice from Dr. Marc Lipsitch
Families/Kids Infection and Spread Staying Safe
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Practical advice from Dr. Marc Lipsitch, one of our most reliable COVID-19 sources. Link to original FB post
How long should I stay home if 1+ family members have COVID symptoms?
Families/Kids Infection and Spread Socializing
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: 14 days after the first member shows symptoms. Thanks Public Health England for posting a helpful guide, complete with isolation timing diagram! Link to original FB post
Pets and Coronavirus
Families/Kids Infection and Spread
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
Good news! (and we sure need some) Dogs and cats are extremely unlikely to contract coronavirus from people or the other way around. Love up on your pets! Can pets serve as a conduit of infection? (article from UIUC Vet School) Link to original FB post
Importance of Handwashing
Families/Kids Staying Safe
Kid-friendly, awesome visual demo video about the importance of handwashing and keeping your fingers out of your nose. Link to original FB post
Who’s in your POD?
Families/Kids Socializing Staying Safe
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
Your pod is made up of the people with whom you do not maintain social distance. Think your significant other, housemates, children. For our healthcare workers and grocery teams working tirelessly, your pod is the people you interact with in the course of your duties. Here are some tips in pod management: 1) KEEP PODS Read more…
Are playdates ok?
Families/Kids Staying Safe
A: no. Long answer: I get it. Your boss expects you to continue being a productive, professional adult. (Whether your boss is a Dean, a middle manager, or yourself.) Sometimes you need your kids to get out of your hair. If you can pair up with one other family who can also isolate completely, I Read more…
A: Managing your own anxiety, being clear and concise, and keeping a schedule can help. Finding support when you need it (like through Child Mind Institute with daily live chats) can also help. Link to Child Mind Institute Link to original FB post Part 1 Link to original FB post Part 2
Guide to Prenatal Care
Families/Kids Staying SafeHelpful guide to prenatal care for those who are pregnant, from colleagues at the University of Michigan. More to come on this important topic. Link to original FB post
Practical advice from Dr. Marc Lipsitch
Families/Kids Infection and Spread Staying SafeJennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Practical advice from Dr. Marc Lipsitch, one of our most reliable COVID-19 sources. Link to original FB post
How long should I stay home if 1+ family members have COVID symptoms?
Families/Kids Infection and Spread Socializing
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: 14 days after the first member shows symptoms. Thanks Public Health England for posting a helpful guide, complete with isolation timing diagram! Link to original FB post
Pets and Coronavirus
Families/Kids Infection and Spread
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
Good news! (and we sure need some) Dogs and cats are extremely unlikely to contract coronavirus from people or the other way around. Love up on your pets! Can pets serve as a conduit of infection? (article from UIUC Vet School) Link to original FB post
Importance of Handwashing
Families/Kids Staying Safe
Kid-friendly, awesome visual demo video about the importance of handwashing and keeping your fingers out of your nose. Link to original FB post
Who’s in your POD?
Families/Kids Socializing Staying Safe
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
Your pod is made up of the people with whom you do not maintain social distance. Think your significant other, housemates, children. For our healthcare workers and grocery teams working tirelessly, your pod is the people you interact with in the course of your duties. Here are some tips in pod management: 1) KEEP PODS Read more…
Are playdates ok?
Families/Kids Staying Safe
A: no. Long answer: I get it. Your boss expects you to continue being a productive, professional adult. (Whether your boss is a Dean, a middle manager, or yourself.) Sometimes you need your kids to get out of your hair. If you can pair up with one other family who can also isolate completely, I Read more…
Practical advice from Dr. Marc Lipsitch, one of our most reliable COVID-19 sources. Link to original FB post
How long should I stay home if 1+ family members have COVID symptoms?
Families/Kids Infection and Spread SocializingLindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: 14 days after the first member shows symptoms. Thanks Public Health England for posting a helpful guide, complete with isolation timing diagram! Link to original FB post
Pets and Coronavirus
Families/Kids Infection and Spread
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
Good news! (and we sure need some) Dogs and cats are extremely unlikely to contract coronavirus from people or the other way around. Love up on your pets! Can pets serve as a conduit of infection? (article from UIUC Vet School) Link to original FB post
Importance of Handwashing
Families/Kids Staying Safe
Kid-friendly, awesome visual demo video about the importance of handwashing and keeping your fingers out of your nose. Link to original FB post
Who’s in your POD?
Families/Kids Socializing Staying Safe
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
Your pod is made up of the people with whom you do not maintain social distance. Think your significant other, housemates, children. For our healthcare workers and grocery teams working tirelessly, your pod is the people you interact with in the course of your duties. Here are some tips in pod management: 1) KEEP PODS Read more…
Are playdates ok?
Families/Kids Staying Safe
A: no. Long answer: I get it. Your boss expects you to continue being a productive, professional adult. (Whether your boss is a Dean, a middle manager, or yourself.) Sometimes you need your kids to get out of your hair. If you can pair up with one other family who can also isolate completely, I Read more…
A: 14 days after the first member shows symptoms. Thanks Public Health England for posting a helpful guide, complete with isolation timing diagram! Link to original FB post
Pets and Coronavirus
Families/Kids Infection and SpreadAshley Ritter, APRN, PhD
Good news! (and we sure need some) Dogs and cats are extremely unlikely to contract coronavirus from people or the other way around. Love up on your pets! Can pets serve as a conduit of infection? (article from UIUC Vet School) Link to original FB post
Importance of Handwashing
Families/Kids Staying Safe
Kid-friendly, awesome visual demo video about the importance of handwashing and keeping your fingers out of your nose. Link to original FB post
Who’s in your POD?
Families/Kids Socializing Staying Safe
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
Your pod is made up of the people with whom you do not maintain social distance. Think your significant other, housemates, children. For our healthcare workers and grocery teams working tirelessly, your pod is the people you interact with in the course of your duties. Here are some tips in pod management: 1) KEEP PODS Read more…
Are playdates ok?
Families/Kids Staying Safe
A: no. Long answer: I get it. Your boss expects you to continue being a productive, professional adult. (Whether your boss is a Dean, a middle manager, or yourself.) Sometimes you need your kids to get out of your hair. If you can pair up with one other family who can also isolate completely, I Read more…
Good news! (and we sure need some) Dogs and cats are extremely unlikely to contract coronavirus from people or the other way around. Love up on your pets! Can pets serve as a conduit of infection? (article from UIUC Vet School) Link to original FB post
Importance of Handwashing
Families/Kids Staying SafeKid-friendly, awesome visual demo video about the importance of handwashing and keeping your fingers out of your nose. Link to original FB post
Who’s in your POD?
Families/Kids Socializing Staying SafeAshley Ritter, APRN, PhD
Your pod is made up of the people with whom you do not maintain social distance. Think your significant other, housemates, children. For our healthcare workers and grocery teams working tirelessly, your pod is the people you interact with in the course of your duties. Here are some tips in pod management: 1) KEEP PODS Read more…
Are playdates ok?
Families/Kids Staying Safe
A: no. Long answer: I get it. Your boss expects you to continue being a productive, professional adult. (Whether your boss is a Dean, a middle manager, or yourself.) Sometimes you need your kids to get out of your hair. If you can pair up with one other family who can also isolate completely, I Read more…
Your pod is made up of the people with whom you do not maintain social distance. Think your significant other, housemates, children. For our healthcare workers and grocery teams working tirelessly, your pod is the people you interact with in the course of your duties. Here are some tips in pod management: 1) KEEP PODS Read more…
Are playdates ok?
Families/Kids Staying SafeA: no. Long answer: I get it. Your boss expects you to continue being a productive, professional adult. (Whether your boss is a Dean, a middle manager, or yourself.) Sometimes you need your kids to get out of your hair. If you can pair up with one other family who can also isolate completely, I Read more…
