{"id":44426,"date":"2020-03-27T00:13:51","date_gmt":"2020-03-27T04:13:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bgccan.com\/?p=44426"},"modified":"2026-04-01T15:31:30","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T15:31:30","slug":"resources-for-families","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bgccan.com\/en\/resources-for-families\/","title":{"rendered":"Resources for families"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>This is an ongoing list of useful resources for families when social distancing measures are in place, organized in three categories: general, educational \/ tech, and mindfulness \/ health &amp; wellness.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Mindfulness \/ health &amp; wellness<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.calm.com\/blog\/take-a-deep-breath\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Free meditation and mindfulness exercises (adults &amp; kids)<\/a>\u00a0(from Calm app)<\/li>\n<li>Nike Training Club app with free at-home exercises (<a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.nike.ntc&amp;hl=en_CA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Android<\/a>\u00a0&amp;\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/nike-training-club\/id301521403\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Apple<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mindful.org\/covid-anxiety-is-also-contagious-heres-how-to-calm-down-america\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to calm down in times of stress<\/a>\u00a0(from Mindful)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bigwhitewall.com\/?lang=en-ca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Free mental health portal in Ontario<\/a>\u00a0(from Big White Wall)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCnMjjYuiaJZT7JilnXPo7jQ?\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">YouTube workouts for kids and adults<\/a>\u00a0(from YMCA)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/KentPekel\/status\/1239956669947416576\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ideas for connecting virtually<\/a>\u00a0(from Search Institute)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/well.ca\/index.html?main_page=landing_page&amp;id=2312&amp;utm_source=email&amp;utm_medium=email-newsletter&amp;utm_campaign=Services-2020-03-19&amp;utm_content=tile6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Medical and mental health resources<\/a>\u00a0(from Well.ca)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.camh.ca\/en\/health-info\/mental-health-and-covid-19\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Information and suggestions for coping during crisis<\/a>\u00a0(from CAMH)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dropbox.com\/sh\/cck19qk7iviovpv\/AAAJW-_7Qz-GQe5g_W1J_jV6a?dl=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Five days of daily challenges\u2014physical, creativity, kindness, brain<\/a>\u00a0(from Jays Care)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cmse.ie\/5-tips-for-working-from-home-directly-from-chris-mee-group-ergonomist-and-safety-consultant-matthew-culloty\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Five ergonomic tips for working from home<\/a>\u00a0(from Chris Mee Group)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/coursera-yale-science-of-wellbeing-free-course-review-overview\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Yale\u2019s most popular course is free online\u2014The Science of Well-Being<\/a>\u00a0(from Business Insider)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mhfa.ca\/sites\/default\/files\/mhfa_self-care-resilience-guide.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mental health first-aid<\/a> (from MHCC)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mindbeacon.com\/strongerminds\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Stronger Minds: a free digital program that provides mental health support for all Canadians<\/a>\u00a0(from MindBeacon)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/theconversation.com\/love-in-the-time-of-coronavirus-5-tips-for-communicating-with-your-partner-while-stuck-at-home-135638\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">5 tips for communicating with your partner while stuck at home<\/a>\u00a0(from The Conversation)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ca.portal.gs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i>Wellness Together Canada<\/i>\u00a0provides tools and resources to help get Canadians back on track, including modules for addressing low mood, worry, substance use, social isolation and relationship issues<\/a>\u00a0(from Gov\u2019t of Canada)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/kidshelpphone.ca\/topic\/covid-19\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">COVID-19 resources for families and kids<\/a> (from Kids Help Phone)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><em>Educational \/ tech<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/thekidshouldseethis.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Curated educational videos for kids<\/a>\u00a0(from The Kid Should See This)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/members.bgccan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/03\/Daily-Home-Schedule-example.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Daily home schedule example<\/a>\u00a0(from BIAS)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.commonsensemedia.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tech reviews and suggestions for parents and educators<\/a>\u00a0(from Common Sense Media)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kiwico.com\/kids-at-home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">At-home resources for Kids (and their grown-ups)<\/a>\u00a0(from KiwiCo)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.adventure-journal.com\/2020\/03\/if-youre-stuck-inside-might-as-well-enjoy-this-list-of-animal-cams\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A list of live animal cams<\/a>\u00a0(from Adventure Journal)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mymodernmet.com\/coronavirus-quarantine-art-club\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">5 online art clubs<\/a>\u00a0(from My Modern Met)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/maggywheeler1.wixsite.com\/kidsblog\/top10\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Top 10 online resources for kids at home<\/a>\u00a0(from Maggy Wheeler blog)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/members.bgccan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/03\/Things-to-Do-at-Home-Durham-Club.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Things to do at home<\/a>\u00a0(compiled by Durham Club)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbc.ca\/life\/home\/unique-lessons-and-experiences-by-artists-and-organizations-are-being-offered-online-right-now-for-free-1.5502164?cmp=FB_Post_Life&amp;fbclid=IwAR190QNNhbAf2Epj62E7fyeZNPBFlfDaGDtho82W-THm0xCGnD7h02pQQ4Q\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Unique lessons and experiences by artists and organizations<\/a>\u00a0(from CBC)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.supercook.com\/#\/recipes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Add ingredients and find recipes from popular cooking websites<\/a>\u00a0(from SuperCook)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/members.bgccan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/03\/2020-Parents-Guide-to-Google-Classroom.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Parents guide to Google Classroom<\/a>\u00a0(from Google)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/319.yssecure.com\/media\/sitefiles\/319\/Documents\/Junior%20Wildlife%20Workbook%20Revised.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Junior Wildlife Workbook<\/a>\u00a0(from Alberta Hunter Education)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/members.bgccan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/03\/Sensory-Play-Recipes.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sensory play recipes<\/a>\u00a0(from MotherCould)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/members.bgccan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/03\/Sites-for-Families-to-use-While-School-is-Closed-1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Site to use while schools are closed<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.brit.co\/free-classes-stay-creative\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Free online classes for adults<\/a>\u00a0(from Brit+C0)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontario.ca\/page\/learn-at-home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Educational resources for kindergarten to high school<\/a>\u00a0(from ON gov)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/virtualschoolactivities.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Collection of live webcams, virtual tours\/trips, and fun educational sites<\/a>\u00a0(from Virtual School Activities)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ed.ted.com\/daily_newsletter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">High-quality, interactive video lessons for all ages<\/a>\u00a0(from TED-Ed)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/playlist?list=PL14hRqd0PELGbKihHuTqx_pbvCLqGbOkF\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">20-minute YouTube \u201cdoodle\u201d sessions for kids with Mo Willems<\/a>\u00a0(from the Kennedy Center)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/fdafdaa5-78a3-4b52-a60c-bbc1ed5e8667.filesusr.com\/ugd\/d4e6d3_94633e79af82468b8adc6edcc362ea41.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Free e-book about COVID-19 for parents to read to kids ages 3 \u2013 8<\/a>\u00a0(Dr. Yen, professor at California State University)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.learningkeepsgoing.org\/free-tech-for-learning\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">List of free educational\/tech resources online<\/a>\u00a0(from EdSurge)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sesamestreet.org\/caring\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Resources, e-learning, and videos for young children<\/a>\u00a0(from Sesame Street)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/consequenceofsound.net\/2020\/03\/dolly-parton-childrens-books-series\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dolly Parton reads children\u2019s books on YouTube<\/a>\u00a0(from Consequences of Sound)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wideopenschool.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wide Open School: a free collection of the best online learning experiences for kids<\/a>\u00a0(from Common Sense)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/domain.me\/motivate-your-kids-to-learn-during-a-staycation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Motivate kids to learn during a staycation<\/a>\u00a0(from .ME)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peekapak.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Activities and games to improve literacy and social-emotional learning skills for Pre-K to grade 5<\/a>\u00a0(from Peekapak)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bgccan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/KUF-Online-Activities-April-8.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Comprehensive collection of online and at-home activities<\/a> (from Kids Up Front)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rbc.com\/dms\/enterprise\/futurelaunch\/programs.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Virtual programs for all ages designed to keep you engaged and connected<\/a> (from RBC Future Launch at Home)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bestbuy.ca\/en-ca\/about\/geek-squad-academy-online-learning\/bltb8cea37e3d55211a\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Free educational programs for kids ages 10 &#8211; 16 on tech and STEM learning<\/a> (from Geek Squad Academy)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mothersmattercentre.ca\/stay-n-play\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Parent-child activities for younger children<\/a> (from Mothers Matter Centre)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodnightzoom.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Goodnight Zoom: A colouring book to educate children about coronavirus<\/a> (from Marissa Kassam, RBC)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sitejabber.com\/kids-online-educational-resources-guide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A guide to kids\u2019 learning resources &amp; educational websites<\/a> (from sitejabber)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><em>General<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/newsinteractives.cbc.ca\/coronavirustracker\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Coronavirus tracker<\/a>\u00a0(from CBC)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/theconversation.com\/how-do-we-protect-ourselves-at-home-during-coronavirus-and-what-if-someone-has-been-exposed-4-questions-answered-133992\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to protect ourselves at home during coronavirus<\/a>\u00a0(from The Conversation)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.npr.org\/sections\/goatsandsoda\/2020\/02\/28\/809580453\/just-for-kids-a-comic-exploring-the-new-coronavirus\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A drawn-comic explanation of coronavirus for kids<\/a>\u00a0(from NPR)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/parenting.nytimes.com\/childrens-health\/coronavirus-children-pregnant-women\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Advice to parents on coronavirus<\/a>\u00a0(from New York Times)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbc.ca\/news\/health\/covid-19-coronavirus-kids-1.5495831\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to talk to children and address their coronavirus concerns<\/a>\u00a0(from CBC)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/offspring.lifehacker.com\/how-to-work-from-home-with-kids-when-youre-under-quaran-1842246965\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to work from home with kids when you\u2019re socially distancing<\/a>\u00a0(from Lifehacker)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/members.bgccan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/03\/Talking-to-your-Anxious-Child-about-Covid-19-Tips-for-Parents-and-Caregivers.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Talking to your anxious child about COVID-19: Tips for parents and caregivers<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbc.ca\/news\/canada\/toronto\/coronavirus-scams-canada-1.5501958\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Avoiding COVID-19 scams<\/a>\u00a0(from CBC)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1Iz8LNTTKiLmif0r7pmUuK0vTXql2M6fOvXmVkTXzveY\/edit?ts=5e6bc26e#heading=h.j7fri5zg6ktj\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Indigenous-focused community care kit<\/a>\u00a0(from 4Rs Youth)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mediasmarts.ca\/blog\/social-media-screen-time-during-pandemic\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Social media and screen time during a pandemic<\/a>\u00a0(from MediaSmarts)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1cC86Mh_h1BcKkUnjtBFEV4LtMhv140-faz1ONIcyIy0\/mobilebasic\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A very comprehensive list of resources<\/a>\u00a0(US-based)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medickinson.com\/covid-19\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Videos with simple language and visuals to address kids\u2019 questions about COVID-19<\/a> (from Dr. Michelle Dickinson, New Zealand)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/theconversation.com\/coronavirus-faqs-can-people-without-symptoms-spread-covid-19-how-long-does-it-live-on-surfaces-what-cleaning-products-kill-the-virus-134945\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">FAQs about COVID-19<\/a>\u00a0(from The Conversation)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/IX3usILEuKE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Free pre-recorded webinar: Digital parenting in a pandemic<\/a>\u00a0(from Family Online Safety Institute)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.communityfoundations.ca\/map-local-community-foundation-responses-to-covid-19\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Virtual map of local community foundation responses to COVID-19<\/a>\u00a0(from Community Foundations of Canada)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/theconversation.com\/kids-masks-and-back-to-school-faqs-are-cloth-masks-best-to-protect-against-covid-19-how-often-should-masks-be-washed-146059\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kids and masks: FAQ<\/a>\u00a0(from The Conversation)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This is an ongoing list of useful resources for families when social distancing measures are in place, organized in three categories: general, educational \/ tech, and mindfulness \/ health &amp; wellness. Mindfulness \/ health &amp; wellness Free meditation and mindfulness exercises (adults &amp; kids)\u00a0(from Calm app) Nike Training Club app with free at-home exercises (Android\u00a0&amp;\u00a0Apple) [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":44428,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[67],"tags":[500],"class_list":["post-44426","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-bgc-news","tag-resources"],"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bgccan.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/44426","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bgccan.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bgccan.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bgccan.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bgccan.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=44426"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.bgccan.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/44426\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bgccan.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/44428"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bgccan.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=44426"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bgccan.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=44426"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bgccan.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=44426"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}