Put your kids on a 'news diet' and other tips to coping with anxiety during a pandemic
Michigan Virtual
The article “Put your kids on a 'news diet' and other tips to coping with anxiety during a pandemic” — originally published by MLive on August 31, 2020 — explores tips & resources that parents can use to help their children deal with pandemic-related anxiety. One resource mentioned is Michigan Cares, a library of free K-12 lessons and videos on mental health & social emotional learning that will be freely available to Michigan families until the end of the 2020-21 school year.
Michigan Virtual
For more than 27 years, Michigan Virtual has partnered with K–12 school districts across Michigan to expand learning opportunities for students and educators alike. Through our high-quality online courses, taught by Michigan-certified, highly qualified teachers, we empower students to learn anytime, anywhere. We also provide affordable, impactful professional development to help educators grow in their craft. Most recently, Michigan Virtual has been at the forefront of innovation and artificial intelligence in education, offering consultation services and professional learning to guide schools in thoughtfully integrating new technologies and learning pathways.