There are several resources to support student parents and their children, including Columbia University Family Support Network, a registered, student-run University-wide organization.
In addition, the following resources were gathered by Columbia's Office of Work/Life to help parents during the pandemic. You may explore these offerings to determine which ones might be appropriate for your child.
You can also check out this Care Kit from Humana (PDF) for more suggestions about keeping children engaged during the day.
Please note: These resources are not endorsed by Columbia University. They are presented for informational purposes only and may have eligibility requirements.
Academic Support
- 2020 Spring Virtual School Admissions Events
- 50 Books All Kids Should Read Before They’re 12
- Academic Earth
- Duolingo
- Help Kids Stay Focused
- Khan Academy
- NYC Department of Education Learn at Home Activities for Students
- Open Culture Free Educational Resources
- Scholastic Learn at Home: Free Resources for School Closures
- Ten Best Educational Documentaries
- The Louvre Virtual Tour
- The National Gallery Virtual Tour
- Top Time-Management Apps
- Virtual Field Trips
- YouthRemoteLearning.com
- ABCmouse.com
- Big History Project
- BrainPOP
- ClickSchooling
- Curriculum Associates
- FarFaria
- Fun Brain
- GoNoodle
- Lunch Doodles with Mo Willems
- National Geographic
- NYC Department of Education Learn at Home Activities for K-5
- Scholastic Learn at Home: Grades 1-2
- Scholastic Learn at Home: Grades 3-5
- Scholastic Learn at Home: Kindergarten
- Starfall Grades K-3
- Storyline Online
- Tynker - Coding for Kids
Emotional Support
- Calm Kids
- Child Mind Institute
- Children’s Hospital Colorado physicians answer a child’s questions about COVID-19
- Coping Skills for Kids
- Daily Advice About Supporting Kids During COVID-19 Crisis
- Overcoming Obstacles Parent/Child Snapshots
- Sesame Street Resilience Toolkit
- Teaching Kids Media Smarts During Breaking News
- Twice Daily Facebook Live Video Chats Featuring Experts Clinicians
- 6 Ways to Take Care of Yourself in Quarantine
- Breathe2Relax
- Calm – Take A Deep Breath
- Communicating with Children
- Free Meals
- Guided Mindfulness Meditation Audio
- How to Build Resilience in Stressful Times
- JCC Virtual Programs
- Mindfulness Hamilton
- Minimizing Power Struggles with Toddlers and Preschool Children
- Montessori and Mindfulness
- Morningside Area Alliance
- NASA Astronaut’s Tips for Isolation
- NY Metro Parents Daily Dose Newsletter
- Poetry Center Online
- Stress and Coping
- Supporting Families During COVID-19
- Taking Care of Your Emotional Health
- Weekly Support Group for Parents of Child with Special Needs
- 27 Broadway Songs That Will Inspire You to Win at Life
- 50 Ideas for At-Home Fun
- 500+ Kids Arts and Crafts Activities
- Activities to Do with Your Toddler at Home
- Art at Home
- Baby’s Musical Hands
- Best Documentaries
- Best Family Movies
- Broadway Songwriters’ Hand Washing Songs
- Common Sense Movie and TV Selections
- Device-Free Dinner
- Duckie Deck Homemade Orchestra
- Free Wi-Fi During Coronavirus
- Giant List of Ideas for Being Home with Kids
- Help from Authors for Young Readers
- Live Theatre and Music Performances from You Home
- New Kids’ TV Shows 2020
- New Victory Arts Break
- PBS Kids
- Sibling Watch-Together TV
- Spatulatta
- Switch Zoo
- Virtual Disney World Rides