How to survive the lockdown
How an Italian family is coping with their lockdown. Tips on how to survive all together in one space!
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/world-52070787/coronavirus-lessons-for-lockdown-from-an-italian-family
A podcast - coping with self-isolation together
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p087k08b?xtor=CS8-1000-[Discovery_Cards]-[Multi_Site]-[SL02]-[PS_SOUNDS~C~~P_Selfisolationpodcast]
How families can cope with self-isolating together?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-51936286
How to help kids cope with life without school
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-51959957
Exercise at home
Accessible mobility exercises, stretches and 15 individual exercises and activities demonstrated by Leeds Rhinos Foundation’s Health team to keep ourselves fit at home.
https://www.rugby-league.com/active_at_home
Joe Wicks 10-minute low intensity workout whilst working at a screen. It says 'for seniors', but it's good for all of us!!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ybVMu31DLQU
More Joe Wicks daily exercise. Make sure you stretch out and warm up, and only work at your current level.
https://www.youtube.com/thebodycoachtv
How to exercise while staying at home ;) There will also be keep-fit on the telly from The Green Goddess (Google her, you youngsters!) if you’re concerned about elderly relatives keeping well.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-51933762
Looking after your well-being
Calderdale's advice page: tips for students, parents and professionals
http://www.openmindscalderdale.org.uk/category/help-and-support-coronavirus/
Four excellent strategies for coping with any anxiety. Explore the website generally as it's excellent for helping young people with their mental health.
https://youngminds.org.uk/blog/four-coping-techniques-for-when-you-feel-anxious/
Kooth is alternative online counselling available for all NHGS students. Open from midday weekdays and every evening 6-10pm.
The Anna Freud Centre's advice to parents of anxious children
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZnANLAcpRZ4&feature=youtu.be
Coronavirus: how to protect your mental health.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-51873799
Some current experiences of anxiety and how three women used various strategies to cope with it.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/health-52044339/coping-with-coronavirus-anxiety
Try this 'Keep calm carry on' podcast to soothe your troubled minds. Try 20 minutes of relaxation in these times of madness.
https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/gaba
Fun things to do at home
BBC Sport's Five things to do today: listen, read, watch, join, do...
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/52089067
Have a living-room disco with these One Show upbeat tunes!
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p087vx7t
Funny podcasts to lighten the mood. I haven't listened to them all, so watch out for any inappropriate content for your teens!
How to stay happy during this madness.
Other useful information
How to maintain your broadband connection: pretty vital stuff these days!
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-52027348