Caring for Kids
Had Enough? You Might Be Suffering From Compassion Fatigue
Caring for Kids I can't even. If you find yourself muttering these words more and more often as the COVID-19 pandemic wears on, you might be suffering from “compassion fatigue.”
Video Visits: See Your Child’s Doctor From Home
Caring for Kids Whether it be an illness, injury, or ongoing medical condition that needs attention, please know that our providers across the UVM Health Network are open and ready to provide care.…
Keeping VT Children Safe: A Conversation with Dr. First and puppet- Jordan
Caring for Kids Vermont Family Network’s Puppets in Education and UVM Children’s Hospital created this 9-minute video for children to learn what to do if they are experiencing abuse at home.
First with Kids: Child Stress During the Pandemic
Caring for Kids In this article, I’ll focus on helping children reduce their fears and anxieties during this coronavirus pandemic.
First with Kids: Parent Stress During the Pandemic
Caring for Kids Dealing with the Coronavirus on an ongoing basis can be stressful enough. Factor in being at home with your children for the rest of the school year while still trying to get things done for your job or just keeping the house in order and the stress multiplies.
Helping Your Teenager Cope with the Quarantine
Caring for Kids At a time in life when it’s both developmentally appropriate and culturally expected to seek independence from parents or guardians, teenagers have suddenly been brought back to the nest...
How to Clean a Car Seat to Prevent Infections
Caring for Kids With increased vigilance to prevent infections, parents and caregivers may be considering cleaning their child’s car seat. To do this safely, the first step is to...
Social Distancing…With Children
Caring for Kids If you are feeling overwhelmed, or at a loss as to what you can do to keep your children occupied while practicing social distancing, here are our tips for free activities that will keep you safe, healthy...
Acknowledging Your Stress During COVID-19
Caring for Kids Coronavirus (COVID-19) has impacted every aspect of our lives. The very foundations of our community have been shaken and we’re all trying to adjust...
Family Gatherings, Holidays and More: Tips on Celebrating Missed Milestones During COVID-19
Caring for Kids Social distancing is so important to prevent the spread of COVID-19. As a result, it is important to cancel gatherings and parties for important occasions and events. It can be hard to deal with the emotional response...