Governor Gavin Newsom recently announced that the state of California will be providing additional food stamp benefits to low-income families who have children that qualify for free or reduced lunch. These families will receive an additional $365 per child to use in the next two months in an effort to make up for the loss … Read more
https://theintercept.com/2020/05/01/coronavirus-children-undercount/ This article reviews some new data has come out regarding coronavirus cases in children. A new project, COVKID, is has compiled data on coronavirus cases and how symptoms manifest in children. See the COVKID project here: https://www.covkidproject.org A summary of observations from the article: A third of child coronavirus cases from data in Illinois … Read more
This article discusses the stressors that accompany the uncertainty and changing times right now that we are all dealing with. Everyone in some way or another has had to make changes to their “normal,” however this article emphasizes that we have to simply adjust and not take out these stresses on children. For example, with … Read more
This Wall Street Journal article discusses how schools are adjusting to the national quarantine, which has forced students to work remotely. https://www.wsj.com/articles/with-students-stuck-at-home-parents-turn-to-online-tutoring-services-11588196846?mod=hp_lista_pos1
The Nosy Crow has published a children’s book that aims to help parents and guardians talk to the children in their life about coronavirus. The book answers questions such as what is the coronavirus; how do you catch the coronavirus; what happens if you catch coronavirus; why are people worried about coronavirus; is there a … Read more
The following videos are about the experiences of parents with coronavirus and taking care of their children. A doctor-mom recounts her jarring experience as she stays with her 4-year-old son in the hospital while he has coronavirus (he recovers). A mom details her difficult experience taking care of her 6 children in a 3-bedroom apartment. … Read more
The change that pregnant women are allowed to have one support person in labor and delivery or two in pediatric settings as long as it is one at a time, is due to the notion that this is necessary for patient care. However, the policies of no visitors are to ensure protection for mothers and … Read more
Earlier this week, Denmark became the first country in Europe to begin to lift its restrictions regarding the pandemic. After being the first country in Europe to shut down and close borders, and with their decreasing number of Covid-19 cases, Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen announced that students will return to school. Younger students, through fifth … Read more
https://www.newyorker.com/news/news-desk/some-days-i-feel-like-im-melting-how-single-mothers-in-new-york-city-are-coping-with-quarantine This article provides personal accounts of mothers who are dealing with the repercussions of economics and their emotional and mental wellbeings during this time as they care for their children and juggle many responsibilities.
This article highlights some industries that are suffering from this pandemic, including youth sports. Many industries that cater to children, including youth sports and daycare services, are highly participation-based. While this article highlights youth sports, I can also think of other services that are suffering, from tutors, music teachers, daycare and after school care schools. … Read more
