Useful Links

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.

https://www.kooth.com/  


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!

https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/2F4SBH18Q0HTjB9f8LHzGYr/11-fabulously-funny-podcasts-to-lighten-your-mood   


How to stay happy during this madness.

https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20200317-covid-19-how-to-stay-happy-during-the-coronavirus-outbreak  


Other useful information


How to maintain your broadband connection: pretty vital stuff these days! 

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-52027348