The Social and Emotional Impact of COVID-19 on our Children
Dr. Natosha Speight, Director of Student and Family Services calls attention to behavioral changes that could indicate stress and trauma.
- Emotional Wellness
The Health & Wellness Blog
Welcome to the Barrie School Health & Wellness Blog
The purpose of this Blog is to provide health and wellness tips and information to Barrie School parents during the Coronavirus Pandemic and subsequent school closure.
Meet Your Contributors!
Dr. Natosha Speight
Director of Student & Family Services
Kirstie Abernathy, R.N.
School Nurse
Topic Categories
The Social and Emotional Impact of COVID-19 on our Children - Video Companion
Dr. Natosha Speight, Director of Student and Family Services calls attention to behavioral changes that could indicate stress and trauma.
- Emotional Wellness
- Video
CDC Health Alert: Multi-System Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C)
School Nurse Kirstie Abernathy reminds us to continue following recommendations about social distancing, masks, and hygiene.
- Staying Healthy
CDC Health Alert - Video Companion
School Nurse Kirstie Abernathy reminds us to continue following recommendations about social distancing, masks, and hygiene.
- Staying Healthy
- Video
Helping Our Children Grieve During COVID-19
Dr. Natosha Speight, Director of Student and Family Services shares ways to help children grieve during COVID-19.
- Emotional Wellness
Helping Our Children Grieve During COVID-19 - Video Companion
Dr. Natosha Speight, Director of Student and Family Services shares ways to help children grieve during COVID-19.
- Emotional Wellness
- Video
May is National Allergy and Asthma Awareness Month
School Nurse Kirstie Abernathy, R.N. shares tips and resources for managing asthma and allergies, including food allergies.
- Staying Healthy
Allergy and Asthma Awareness - Video Companion
School Nurse Kirstie Abernathy, R.N. shares tips and resources for managing asthma and allergies, including food allergies.
- Staying Healthy
- Video
Articles and Resources
COVID-19 and Multi-System Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C) - from Healthy Children.org
Home Activities for Children and Families
CDC's Reopening Guidance for the Community
Social Media Guide For Parents (1)
Social Media Guide For Parents (2)
Parent Toolkit for Student Privacy
Sleep Guidelines During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Working and Learning from Home During the COVID-19 Outbreak
How to Make a Face Mask at Home
CDC Recommendations for Wearing Face Masks
Montgomery County Face Covering Health Order
Homeschooling is Not the Same as Crisis Schooling
Self Care in the Time of Coronavirus, Child Mind Institute
Supporting Families During COVID-19, Child Mind Institute
Get Your Home Ready, CDC
Tips on keeping members of your household healthy - especially those who may be elderly or immunocompromised.
This Pediatrician Recommends No Playdates, Steve Silvestro, MD
What is Social Distancing?, Grady Health System
Manage Anxiety and Stress, CDC
What to do with Your Overwhelming Feelings?, Self
How to Stay Physically and Mentally Healthy While COVID-19 Has You Stuck at Home
Making Health and Nutrition a Priority During the Coronavirus
How to Exercise at Home During COVID-19