Home and family
Caregiving, parenting, families, spouses and partners, financial well-being, work/life balance
Caregiver Burnout: Symptoms and How to Avoid Them
Article on "The Senior List” website
How to Work from Home Without Losing It With Your Partner or Kids
Article on the Microsoft News “Lifestyle” blog
How to Help Children Cope Emotionally with the Coronavirus
Article on the American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress website
Parenting During COVID-19
List from “Psychology Today” magazine to put on your fridge
How to Ensure a Coronavirus Lockdown With Your Partner Doesn’t End in Divorce
Article from "Newsweek" magazine
Coronavirus: Tips for Dementia Caregiver
Tips on the Alzheimer’s Association website for caregivers of patients at home or in care facilities
7 Tips to Survive Working From Home with Your Spouse
Article on the CNN Business website
EAP Employee Work/Life Resources
To access resources, enter ESD for the organization code.
EAP Services
Overview of services offered from the Employee Assistance Program
How to let go of Working Mom Guilt
Article on the Harvard Business Review website
Managing Coronavirus Anxiety: Tips & Strategies for Families
35-minute video from the Anxiety and Depression Association of America
Rethink benefits
2.22-minute video introducing you to a comprehensive caregiver support system for families of children with special needs
Family Mental and Emotional Well Being
Resources from the Washington State Coronavirus Response
Parenting and Family Challenges: Helping Yourself and Your Family Through COVID-19
Hour-long recorded webinar from the Employee Assistance Program
Workforce Support During Extraordinary Times
Articles, videos and more from the Employee Assistance Program
You and Your Family
Resources from the Washington State Coronavirus Response to help keep your family physically, mentally and financially healthy
Resources for Continuous Learning During School Closures
Educational materials and general guidance from the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction
Resources to Support Student Well-Being During School Closures
Resources to help parents, students and families recognize and respond to emotional and behavioral distress – From the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction
Why is Mommy So Stressed? Estimating the Immediate Impact of the COVID-19 Shock on Parental Attachment to the Labor Market and the Double Bind of Mothers
Comprehensive report published by the Opportunity & Inclusive Growth Institute (.pdf document)
This Isn’t Sustainable for Working Parents
Article from “The Atlantic” magazine website
Working Moms Bear Brunt of Homeschooling While Working During COVID-19
Article on the U.S. Census Bureau website
COVID-19 and the Gender Gap in Work Hours
Article from "Feminist Frontiers" publication
Connecting with Childcare in the Community
A search tool from the Washington State Department of Children, Youth & Families
Resources from the National Council on Family Relations:
- Talking to children about coronavirus
- Helping families cope with coronavirus
- Working from home with kids
Washington Listens Stress Helpline
Call 833-681-0211 to speak anonymously with a support specialist, who will listen and connect you to community resources in your area.
Working Connections Child Care
Information about state subsidized child care on the Department of Children, Youth & Families website
Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program (ECEAP) and Head Start for 3- to 5-year-olds
Information about these two programs on the Department of Children, Youth & Families website
- Free early learning child care or preschool to support child's development and learning.
- Family support and parent involvement
- Child health coordination and nutrition
- Services responsive and appropriate to each child's and family's heritage and experience
Child Care Aware of Washington
This website offers:
- Free help finding childcare providers that best fit a family's budget
- Help finding alternative options such as virtual play and learning groups
Working parents consider child care, alternative options
Article on Q13 Fox website
Self-Care Tips to Help you Care for Others
Article on the HR Exchange Network website
18 top self-care tips for being stuck at home during the coronavirus pandemic
5-minute video
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services (SAMHSA)
Handouts
Behavioral Health Toolbox for Families - Supporting Children and Teens During the Pandemic
Information for families, parents, caregivers and educators to use to help children, teens and families recover from disasters and grow stronger (PDF document)
Self-Care and Caring for Others During COVID-19
A list of links to resources (PDF document)
Family Resources in COVID-19
Ideas, activities and information for families of young children in the time of coronavirus (PDF document)