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Published 21.05.2020 18:00

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COVID Coach

A lot or a little?

Parents need to know that COVID Coach is a tool for reflection, guided-meditations, and other wellness activities created by the US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Though the VA develops apps to encourage self-care - particularly for those struggling with PTSD - anyone, of any age, can use these exercises. The suggestions and resources are targeted to COVID-related challenges, but are relevant for handling stress at any time. No log in or account-creation is requested. Kids can save reflections, images, words, and ideas within the app on the device, and they can set push notifications to remind them to complete exercises or check in on the app. There are some links to third party resources and websites. The app is text-based; parents of younger kids should expect to use COVID coach together. Read the developer's privacy policy for details on how your (or your kids') information is collected, used, and shared and any choices you may have in the matter, and note that privacy policies and terms of service frequently change.