Virtual field trips.

Juggling.

Workouts.

National park tours.

Operas and symphonies.

Cake decorating.

Zoo and aquarium live cams.

Art classes.

Mindfulness classes.

Mystery House tours…

While collecting resources over the past few days on COVID -19, food allergies and celiac disease, I’ve been amazed at the extensive free resources available online.

A week ago, I saw a story on the Cherry Blossom webcam in Washington DC and thought, “What a great idea!”.  I realized that many people would miss the cherry blossoms because of social distancing but at least they could enjoy the trees via the webcam.

I wondered what other resources were available for children, teens and adults while many of us are sheltering in place.

As I scoured the internet and asked friends and family, I came up with this list of resources.

The list includes not only COVID-19, food allergies and celiac resources but stress reduction, educational and entertainment resources for our children, as well.  The last section includes links to “out of the box” activities to ignite your curiosity!

This is a growing and crowdsourced list.  Please add your favorite resources in the comments and return to discover new and exciting topics!

 

 

COPING

CDC

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

People with Asthma and COVID-19 | CDC

U.S. Surgeon General Jerome Adams Demonstrates How to Make a Cloth Face Covering

Considerations for Schools

Cases in the U.S.

Communities, Schools, Workplaces, and Events

Talking with children about Coronavirus Disease 2019

Coping with Stress

 

JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY

HOW LONG CAN THE VIRUS THAT CAUSES COVID-19 LIVE ON SURFACES?

 

 

Dr. David Price, Weill Cornell Medicine

Empowering and protecting your family during the COVID-19 pandemic video

 

 

ACAAI

Important information about COVID-19 for those with asthma

 

AAFA

Coronavirus (COVID-19): What People With Asthma Need to Know

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Crisis: Some States Open Enrollment for Health Insurance

Please Don’t Stop Your Asthma Medicines – An Editorial From Dr. Mitchell Grayson on the Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Eczema, Hand-Washing and the New Coronavirus (COVID-19): Protecting Yourself and Your Skin

Albuterol Inhaler Shortage Due to COVID-19 Could Impact People With Asthma

 

FARE

COVID-19 Resources

Accessing Safe Foods During a Disaster

Q&A on COVID-19 and Food Allergies with Dr. Tom Casale

Coronavirus, Food Allergies and Mental Health: A Q&A With Dr. Gia Rosenblum

Q&A on COVID-19 and Food Allergies with Dr. Tom Casale

FAACT

A Message from FAACT on COVID-19

 

Allergic Living

Empty Shelves: How Food Allergy Families are Coping with COVID

Allergy Shopping, Cooking Tips for Coronavirus Times

Survey of Allergy-Friendly Food Makers in Coronavirus Crisis

COVID-19 & Allergies Resources Hub

Coronavirus & Asthma: How to Cut Risks and Keep Control

Survey of Allergy-Friendly Food Makers in Coronavirus Crisis

Allergic Living Launches Free COVID-19 & Allergies Issue

 

FoodAllergies

People with food allergies face extra risk during coronavirus pandemic

SnackSafely.com Launches #SnackSafelyAtHome Campaign to Help Consumers Find Allergy-Friendly Food Products Online

Grateful Foodie -COVID-19

COVID19: Sharon’s Call to Action & Shopping Advice

 

Celiac Disease Foundation

Celiac Disease and COVID-19

 

Gluten Free

Dedicated Gluten Free Businesses That Ship

Preparing for Emergencies Gluten Free

 

Podcasts

Coronavirus COVID-19 Prepare! But Don’t Panic! With Dr. Ellie Campbell

Podcast: How Food Allergy Families Can Manage COVID-19 Stresses

Navigating Telemedicine & Office Allergy Appointments During COVID-19 (Guest: Dr. Dave Stukus)

 

Harvard Health Publishing

Is there any good news about the coronavirus pandemic?

 

NEW YORK DAILY NEWS

These are the internet providers offering free WiFi during coronavirus

 

FORTUNE

U.S. providers offer free wifi for 60 days

 

ZOOM

Getting Started on Windows and Mac

 

CALMING

Stress Relief

Free Resources from Hay House (Podcasts, articles , downloads, ebooks and videos)

Embrace Mindfulness  (free Tuesday meditations)

Harvard Business Review That Discomfort You’re Feeling Is Grief

Food Allergy Counselor – Resources for Navigating Coronavirus Anxiety

Anxiety and Coping With the Coronavirus

10 Stress Management Strategies From Wayne Dyer

Calm App

Insight Timer

Headspace Meditation App

Peloton App free trial – 90 days

Orangetheory At-Home Workouts

Eric Wal of Yoga Pura Global Wellness – Yoga Nidra

Planet Fitness Home Work-Ins

Debbie Allen Dance Academy Free Instagram Dance Classes

Yoga With Adriene

Nike Training Club Premium App currently free

THE 8 BEST LIVESTREAMS FOR YOUR AT-HOME WORKOUTS

Yoga Pura

How to Boost Your Immune System with Simple Mindfulness Practices

Annapolis Athletic Club

What the World Needs Now Is This Student-Made Video

Try These Smart Tips to Stay Connected to the People You Don’t See Every Day

Tara Brach’s Guided Meditation for Times of Pandemic: “Calling on Your Awakened Heart” 

Roedean School – Hallelujah – Virtual Choir

The Tapping Solution App

Podcasts

Reduce Your Stress with Tim Ringgold

CHILDREN

 

For Children/Homeschooling

Kyle Dine the Allergy Guy Show on FB

The Big List of Children’s Authors Doing Online Read Alouds & Activities

Josh Gad, voice of Olaf – Twitter Book Club reading bedtime stories for kids  or you can search #GadBookClub

Lesson Plans

101 FUN Things to do in Isolation

LUNCH DOODLES with Mo Willems!

130+ Amazing Online Learning Resources

Our Favorite Virtual P.E. Resources to Keep Kids Moving at Home

Kindergarten Printables

Audible Is Offering Free Audiobooks for Kids During School Closures

How You and Your Kids Can De-Stress During Coronavirus Talking with Children

Scholastic Learn at Home

BrainPOP

GoNoodle

Kidsactivities.com -HERE’S THE ENTIRE LIST OF EDUCATION COMPANIES OFFERING FREE SUBSCRIPTIONS DUE TO SCHOOL CLOSINGS

Over 30 Virtual Field Trips with Links

Tips for homeschooling during the coronavirus outbreak

Debbie Ohi posting children’s book read-aloud links and art activities 

25 Amazing Virtual Field Trips for Kids—Spring 2020

12 ART LESSONS ON YOUTUBE YOUR KIDDOS WILL LOVE!

McHarper Manor Visual Arts Center – FB, Youtube

Lightning Loris Learning Nook

TIME FOR KIDS DIGITAL LIBRARY FREE FOR THE REST OF THE SCHOOL YEAR

Khan Academy

Prodigy Math-Free Curriculum Aligned Math Program

Levar Burton Takes Us On The Reading Rainbow

25 Free Activity Resources to Keep Little Ones Entertained at Home

SAFE Alternative Foundation for Education, Inc. 

 

 

Talking with Children

Talking with children about Coronavirus Disease 2019: Messages for parents, school staff, and others working with children

Talking to Children about COVID-19

COVID-19 FAQs for Kids

Talking to Kids About COVID-19 (Coronavirus)

TALKING TO KIDS ABOUT CORONAVIRUS-RELATED SCHOOL CLOSINGS

A KID’S GUIDE TO CORONAVIRUS Staying Healthy and Safe

Teens

How to Help Teens Shelter in Place

Khan Academy

Supporting Teenagers and Young Adults During the Coronavirus Crisis

WINCHESTER MYSTERY HOUSE OFFERING VIRTUAL TOURS TO HOMEBOUND HORROR FANS

CURIOSITY

 

National Mall & the National Cherry Blossom Festival #BloomCamLive

San Diego Zoo

The Louvre – Virtual tours

The Metropolitan Opera Live in HD series

NPR- A List Of Live Virtual Concerts To Watch During The Coronavirus Shutdown

Free preview of NBA League Pass (until April 22)

Monterey Bay Aquarium Live Cams

The Philharmonie Berlin Digital Concert Hall

Google has opened an interactive Frida Kahlo exhibition

Stuck at Home? These 12 Famous Museums Offer Virtual Tours You Can Take on Your Couch

Sir Patrick Stewart reading a Shakespearean sonnets day on Instagram

Stay At Home Music Festival calendar

Learn to juggle with Kara & Barry

Cincinnati Zoo Home Safari Facebook Live

The National Aquarium Live Streaming

Baltimore Symphony Orchestra – BSO Offstage

These apps and services are responding to coronavirus pandemic with free information- fitness apps and news

The Hidden Worlds of the National Parks

Cirque du Soleil

Udemy Free Courses

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Donna DeCosta is the mother of two sons with life-threatening food allergies.  She is a physician, author, support group leader, food allergy  advocate and the founder of The Food Allergy and Sensitivity Circle with two decades of food allergy experience.