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Protecting Young Kids
The signs that mean go now, and the ones that mean it is okay to wait.
Most of parenting a sick child is deciding whether this is a wait-and-see night or a get-in-the-car night. These courses give you real thresholds instead of guesswork: the one fever rule that has no exceptions, how to actually look at a child's breathing, why a rash that does not fade under a glass is an emergency, and what to do while you drive. They will not make you anxious. They will make you faster, and calmer, when it counts.
Who it's for: Parents, grandparents, babysitters, teachers, and anyone who watches small children.
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11 courses · about 128 minutes total
Fever: When It's an Emergency
In 12 minutes you'll know the one fever rule that has no exceptions, and when the number matters less than how your child looks.
Febrile Seizures
In 10 minutes you'll know what to do during a febrile seizure, and exactly when it means calling 911.
Croup, RSV & Breathing Trouble
In 12 minutes you'll know how to check a child's breathing and exactly when croup or RSV means the emergency room.
Poisoning & Swallowed Dangers
In 12 minutes you'll know exactly who to call, what never to do, and which swallowed household items count as a true emergency.
Drowning: Silent and Fast
In 10 minutes you'll know what drowning actually looks like, what to do in the first minute, and what a water scare does and doesn't mean afterward.
Meningitis: Hours Matter
In 10 minutes you'll know the four signs that mean the emergency room now, and why you should never wait for a rash to appear.
Concussion: The Red Flags
In 10 minutes you'll know the danger signs that mean a concussion needs the ER right now, and when it's safe to just watch and wait.
Vomiting, Diarrhea & Dehydration
In 10 minutes you'll know the warning signs of dehydration in a sick child, how to help them rehydrate, and which signs mean it's time for the ER.
Cardiac Arrest & Hands-Only CPR
In 15 minutes you'll know how to recognize cardiac arrest, start hands-only CPR, and use an AED safely.
Choking: Infants, Children, Adults
In 15 minutes you'll know how to help someone who's choking, and why babies need a different technique.
Severe Allergic Reactions
In 12 minutes you'll know how to recognize anaphylaxis and why epinephrine, not an antihistamine, is the first thing to reach for.
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