Sesame Workshop Expands Initiative to Help Parents and Children with Coronavirus Anxiety

Sesame Workshop unveiled its Caring for Each Other Initiative in March as a response to the unprecedented uncertainty families are facing right now. The organization has built upon CfO to include animations on healthy habits, resources providing comfort, and activities that parents can use to help kids learn reading, math, science, and more, according to Sesame. These resources all aim to help families ease coronavirus anxiety and continue to learn and grow during social distancing. The animations will be available in 18 languages and will include some of kids' favorite characters. The Muppets and their friends are spending time with family and connecting with friends virtually, just like your family!

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“Sesame Street is there for children and families whether it’s a sunny day or a stormy one, and unfortunately many families are facing unprecedented challenges right now,” said Dr. Jeanette Betancourt, senior vice president of US Social Impact, Sesame Workshop. “Through Caring for Each Other, we’re committed to supporting families for the duration of this crisis and beyond—equipping them with the tools they need to get through this together and look to the future with hope and optimism.”

Additional tools you can find through Caring for Each Other include more anxiety coping strategies, kid-friendly explanations to tough questions, and ways to help the whole family stay healthy—and self care tips for you. You can also sign up to receive a weekly guide to new Sesame activities and strategies right in your inbox.

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“As families around the world adjust to their new realities, parents and caregivers are looking for help in creating new routines, staying healthy, and fostering learning at home while little ones are out of school,” said Dr. Rosemarie Truglio, senior vice president of curriculum and content. “At Sesame Workshop, we’re here to support the caring adults in children’s lives as they help their children navigate these challenging times.”