Helpful Resources for COVID-19

Mar 25, 20 ● 3 min

As a mother, CEO, and someone living with a chronic disease, I understand the myriad emotions Coronavirus is causing with social distancing, school closings, and preparing for the unknown. To get through this emotionally, I’ve been following Mr. Rogers’ advice to “look for the helpers.” From the frontline medical workers to the children serenading their isolated elderly neighbor, the helpers are out in abundance!

I’ve also been gathering tips and tricks to help manage life while we collectively try to "flatten the curve" and want to share in case they may be helpful to you, too.

COVID-19 Tips and Tricks

Keeping Busy

Here are 450 Ivy League courses you can take online for free
Travel and Leisure compiled a list of 12 free virtual tours of famous museums from all over the world
Not quite as good as seeing it live, but here are several free online concerts from John Legend, Coldplay, Pink, and the Berlin Philharmonic
Enjoy this collection of pantry recipes using only ingredients you should have onhand, from the New York Times
Brit + Co has many creative classes available online

Self-Care

Dr. Rupa Marya pulled together a list of personal things you can do to stay well, including gargling salt water (who knew!?)
Peloton is offering their app full of yoga, meditation, strength, cycling, and running classes free for 90 days
Core Power Yoga is offering free online classes for everyone
Alo is offering free full-length classes on their YouTube channel so everyone can practice in the comfort of their own home
If you're looking for breastfeeding guidance, Tinyhood is offering their Breastfeeding 101 class for free during the pandemic

Relationship Activities

Been planning to grow your family? Parent Plans has guided thought starters, to-dos, and activities to complete together with your partner (20% off this month)
Go through the New York Time’s relationship exercise, The 36 Questions That Lead to Love
USA Today put together 100 things to do while trapped inside, many of which make for an ideal at-home date night
Pick out a new show on Netflix, Hulu, or another streaming service to watch together during your extra time indoors

Occupying Kids

Use these homeschooling templates from Khan Academy to plan your child’s schedule
Scholastic is offering free daily courses for kids stuck at home amid the school closures
Epic app (30 day free trial) offers hundreds of books, bringing the library to you
Go on a family safari at the Cincinnati Zoo (virtually)
This 30 minute music class for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers will entertain and stimulate your children
And if you're struggling with how to talk to your children about what's going on, PBS has some expert tips

If You're Not Feeling Great...

The Coronavirus Resource Center by Harvard Health answers nearly every question you may have
If you're experiencing anxiety, stress, or isolation because of the #COVID19 pandemic, reach out to the Crisis Text Line—free, confidential, and available 24/7. Text SHARE to 741741

While a lot is unknown about coronavirus and pregnancy, we do know it is important to manage anxiety as much as possible (I know, I know, easier said than done).

As always, we’re here for you if you need us. Stay safe and healthy!

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Halle Tecco, MBA, MPH, Natalist Founder

Professional Experience

Halle Tecco is the Founder of Natalist. She is an Adjunct Professor at Columbia Business School, the host of The Heart of Healthcare Podcast, a Co-Founder of Cofertility, and a... Read More