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U-Report: Spreading Facts, Not Fear

Publication date: April 1, 2020

U-Report is a tool used by millions of young people all around the world. To help curb the spread of misinformation about COVID-19, U-Report has become an important means of transmitting information.

A U-Reporter demonstrates proper handwashing techniques in Cote D'Ivoire.

6 Tips for Parenting Under COVID-19

Posted by: UNICEF Canada

Publication date: April 1, 2020

Parenting is an important - but not always easy - job. For many parents and caregivers, the new (temporary) normal that is life under COVID-19 may be even more challenging; with schools closed and routines changed, many families are now spending most of their days together.

A girl in Beijing eats lunch with her family.

Supporting Working Parents: 7 Tips for Employers

Posted by: UNICEF Canada

Publication date: March 31, 2020

Children around the world - many of whom are out of school due to COVID-19 - need support from their parents right now. And parents need support from their employers.

A mother in Macedonia helps her children study at home.

Learning from Home: How kids in the United States are keeping their education going

Posted by: UNICEF Canada

Publication date: March 30, 2020

Luka is eight years old and in the second grade. Because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, his school has had to close, to help protect him and his community. However his parents are ensuring he continues his schooling, even from home.

Luka reads in bed before starting his day.

Together at Home: Connecting Globally

Posted by: David Morley

Publication date: March 30, 2020

Our president and CEO, David Morley, shares his thoughts on being part of a global change for good while many UNICEF staff members are currently being asked to work from home as part of ongoing COVID-19 precautions.

Children study using recorded lessons at a refugee camp.

COVID-19: Tips for Teachers on Talking to Students

Posted by: UNICEF Canada

Publication date: March 27, 2020

Tips for having age appropriate discussions to reassure children and help them keep themselves and their families safe.

A primary school teacher records lessons for students in China.

Supporting Your Kids Through the COVID-19 Outbreak: A Guide for Parents

Posted by: UNICEF Canada

Publication date: March 25, 2020

Dr. Lisa Damour – psychologist, New York Times columnist and mom of two – provides advice for parents on how to help your children deal with the many emotions they may be experiencing as a result of the current COVID-19 pandemic.

Children in Italy use clothes to send a message of support to their neighbours.

How teenagers can protect their mental health during coronavirus (COVID-19)

Posted by: UNICEF Canada

Publication date: March 24, 2020

6 strategies for teens facing a new (temporary) normal.

Youth sits on her bed reading laptop screen

A Day in the Life: Online Schooling in Beijing

Posted by: UNICEF Canada

Publication date: March 23, 2020

Xiaoyu is an eleventh grader who lives in Beijing, China. Since the beginning of the spring semester, in February 2020, she is one of the millions of primary and secondary students in China relying on online or televised learning to continue her education during the COVID-19 pandemic.