Tips to Help with Caring for Children
"Trust yourself. You know more than you think you do." - Benjamin Spock, Pediatrician

Caring for Children
The Center for Disease Control (CDC) has tips for keeping your children healthy and continuing their learning at home. Available in multiple languages.

​Help Me Grow North Texas
​Resources and a Hotline (844-NTX-KIDS) to support families of children ages birth-6 years. Families are now able to access Help Me Grow community resources and referrals through the FINDconnect portal located on the website.
Wide Open School
Online resources for PreK-Gr. 5 that try to make learning from home "an experience that inspires kids, supports teachers, relieves families, and restores community." Resources provided include daily schedules that include interactive media, tips for getting started with virtual schooling, materials for English language learners, videos to encourage dance & movement, and much, much more.

Denton Public Library - Virtual Storytime and More
Sign up HERE to register for the free, READsquared Summer Reading Program sponsored by the Denton Public Library. Children and adults can earn free books and qualify to enter the drawings for prize packs. Follow the Denton Public Library's Facebook page to view live events for children that may include live story time, hands-on activities, and more.

​Healthy at Home: A Toolkit for Supporting Families Impacted by COVID-19
English and Spanish resources for supporting learning, health, and emotional well being at home for children from infants to Kindergarten. Activities are updated each week.

Examples of Daily Home/School Schedules for Children: 

Note:  It isn't necessary to recreate your child's school schedule at home. Each family's schedule will be unique. Be sure to include time for play, arts/creative experiences, exercise, life skills, family time, and plenty of reading throughout the day. "It's OK to give yourself some grace and recognize that the home is not the classroom," says teacher, Shayla Ewing. Reach out to your child's teacher if you need further suggestions.
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Self-Care Tips for Parents
"Self-compassion is simply giving the same kindness to ourselves that we would give to others." - Christoper Germer, Author

Young Children at Home during the COVID-19 Outbreak: The Importance of Self-Care
​This resource article explains why caring for yourself is essential and provides strategies and suggestions for coping when parenting young children (birth-age 3) during COVID-19. "Self-care is not selfish or indulgent—it’s how we keep ourselves well to ensure we are physically, emotionally, and mentally capable of being there for our young children."

Self Care in the Time of Coronavirus
This short article available in both English and Spanish reminds parents to take time for themselves, prioritize, set boundaries, and reconnect with things they enjoy. "For parents, prioritizing your own well-being benefits your whole family."

If You Need Help
"Ask for help. Not because you are weak. But because you want to remain strong." - Les Brown, Author

COVID-19 Mental Health Support Line
Call toll free: 1-833-986-1919.  The support line is a 24/7 statewide mental health support line to help Texans experiencing anxiety, stress or emotional challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic established by Texas Health and Human Services.

Mental Health: Get Immediate Help
​Government helplines to assist those needing immediate help with mental health issues.

Mental Health and Coping During COVID-19
This Center for Disease Control (CDC) article, available in multiple languages, discusses how to recognize signs of stress in adults & children.  It includes strategies for helping families cope and resources to provide help if you or someone you know is struggling. "Coping with stress will make you, the people you care about, and your community stronger."

Loreto House Faith Companions - Loreto House guests who choose to receive faith services can receive spiritual support and help. Faith companions can also provide referrals to other faith-based resources. Complete the Contact Form to request spiritual services.

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​NOTICE CONCERNING REFERRALS TO OUTSIDE AGENCIES
 
Loreto House is a Catholic Pregnancy Resource Center, and an official apostolate of the Catholic Dioceses of Fort Worth. We faithfully serve our guests in keeping with the teachings of the Catholic Church. Thus, we do not engage in any activity intended to impose the Catholic faith on anyone. Loreto House will not refer any guest knowingly to any outside physician or agency for the purpose of securing an abortion, contraceptives or any type of sterilization, or any other product or service that is in conflict with the Catechism of the Catholic Church. In some instances, when a guest is seeking services for “women’s health” or other medical needs, there may not be a physician, clinic, or agency available that may be 100% in alignment with our faith. If we refer you to such an agency, physician, or clinic, it would only be for services that do not conflict with the teachings of the Catholic Church.

This page last updated on 7/8/2020