DES MOINES, IOWA (April 14, 2021) — COVID Recovery Iowa wants to teach parents and kids how to breathe like a bear. It's fun. It's educational and it's the topic of discussion for the group's weekly Facebook live broadcast, Parenting in a Pandemic.
On April 20, 10AM, Kim Miller from the University of Northern Iowa's College of Education will join the discussion to talk about the impact the pandemic has had on education, the importance of reading and give parents tips on how to help kids learn to love reading.
Miller will also be reading from the book Breathe Like a Bear, a book about inner calm, by Kira Wiley. Miller will demonstrate simple breathing techniques that parents can use to help themselves and their children stay calm during stressful situations. Anyone tuning in on April 20, 10AM, will also have a chance to participate in a free book giveaway.
COVID Recovery Iowa is for anyone who has been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and living in the aftermath of the derecho. The program offers free and confidential virtual counseling, online support groups, personal support, fun activities, and referrals.
Iowans in need of personal support can contact the Iowa Concern Hotline at 800-447-1985 (24 x 7) go to covidrecoveryiowa.org, or call the Iowa Warm Line 844-775-9276 between the hours 8AM-2PM. A Spanish-language line is also available at 531-800-3687.
COVID Recovery Iowa is also be found on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube.
