NEW! Engaging Young People Virtually (Youth Collaboratory) Provides an overview and resources on the basics, apps, methods of communication, considerations of young people, creative and interactive ideas, safety and risk, and more!
Virtual Family Time: Tips for Families (Child Welfare Information Gateway) Provides parents with information about successful virtual family time sessions, including how to prepare, tips, and activities. Family time, also known as parent-child visits, is critical to promoting family bonding and setting the stage for successful reunification. Although in-person contact is preferred, there are extreme occasions when in-person contact is not appropriate or safe, such as during the COVID-19 pandemic. Virtual family time, during which parents contact their children through video, offers a safe alternative.
Tips for Supporting Virtual Family Time (Child Welfare Information Gateway) Family time, also known as parent-child visits, is a key factor in promoting family bonding and setting the stage for successful reunification after a child has been placed in out-of-home care. Although in-person contact is the preferred method for family time, there are extreme occasions when in-person contact is not appropriate or safe, such as during the COVID-19 pandemic. Virtual family time, during which contact is established through video or streaming services, offers a safe alternative. This bulletin provides child welfare professionals with an overview of how they can promote successful virtual family time, including research about virtual interactions, how to prepare children and families, and tips and activities for visits.
Building Responsive Relationships Remotely (Center on the Developing Child, Harvard University) Science tells us that responsive relationships—like those with serve and return interactions—between children and adults, adults and other adults, and children and other children help buffer us against the effects of ongoing stress. These relationships act as a core building block for resilience and help us navigate life’s ups and downs. How do we maintain and promote responsive relationships during the coronavirus pandemic?
Top Tips to Engage with Young Children When Video Calling (Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children & Prevent Child Abuse Arizona)
Top Ten Tips to Engage Children When Video Calling (Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children & Prevent Child Abuse Arizona)
Tips for Video Chatting with Young Children Children as young as 8 months old respond very well to interactions with people via video chat platforms. Research shows that interactive responsive experiences in real time via video chat enhance even very young children’s language learning.
Successful Video Visits with Young Children How many times have you tried to carry on a video chat with a young child when they abruptly got up and wandered away? Or they didn’t answer your question but stared at you like you’re a character on TV? Or even hung up? Rest assured: This doesn’t mean they aren’t interested in interacting! Video visits with young children pose special challenges due to their developmental needs. This tip sheet offers some ideas for parents, caregivers, and child welfare workers.
Five Tips to Make the Most of Video Chats Video chatting with apps such as FaceTime and Skype is a great way for young children to stay in touch with long-distance family and friends. Use these five tips to help children build relationships, communicate and learn from loved ones on the screen.
PBS Kids - 13 Activities to Make the Most Out of Video Chats With Kids
