The COVID-19 Tip Sheet

If you are creating content for young people, and/or are a parent or teacher, we hope this research-based tip sheet will be useful for you to think about what kids are going through, and how you may be able to support them.

This tip sheet addresses how to speak about COVID-19 to four age groups:

Click on the buttons above to download each Version AND use our tip sheet to start a conversation in writers’ rooms, executive offices or even around the dinner table.

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The COVID-19 tip sheet is the result of an extensive review of scientific research in collaboration with child development experts and entertainment industry professionals. Thank you to the following:

Authors: J. Maya Hernandez, M.A., Maira F. Karan, M.A., Yalda T. Uhls, Ph.D.

Advisory Council: Jennifer Kolter Clarke, Janine Domingues, Nancy Kanter, David Kleeman, Dafna Lemish, Guy Toubes, & Ellen Wartella