Emergency education for young children

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Hi everyone
I would be grateful for a few minutes of your time to explain what my project is all about......

http:/www.izzyandollie.com materialised when my daughter (aged 2 & a half) called 999 for me following an anaphylactic shock.

In the days that followed, my daughter Isabelle experienced her 5 minutes of fame! I was taken aback by comments made by the general public. As most parents do, I thought Isabelle was a bright child, but firmly believe children can be taught anything if you repeat it often enough to them. I do not consider my child to be a genius as one article kindly described her, just one who listens and absorbs information.

This made me consider how wonderful it would be if all young children could be educated about emergency situations. To simply learn their full name, age and address as early as possible is highly beneficial to themselves, to help saves someone?s life is truly amazing.

I have no doubt there are many people in the country who suffer from an illness or acute condition which could require emergency care. Diabetics and epileptics are just a couple to mention, and a common condition. If, like I was, you were at home with only your young children, you may be relying on them for assistance one day. It would be tragic if parents had not considered teaching their children a basic emergency response simply because they considered them too young to understand, or incapable of doing so. My daughter is living proof! It is because of this I have written four children's books (currently with Publishers) targeted at pre-school children. The stories are based on a brother and sister who find themselves in various predicaments and what course of action they take. My DH and I are supporters of Help For Heroes. This charity does fantastic work with our service personnel and their families. We will therefore be fundraising to support this wonderful charity.

Please feel free to view the website and help me to encourage other parents to do the same. For those on Face Book 'Izzy and Ollie' is the page with all the relevant information on, please click 'like' if you did, so I have an idea of how many people have visited! Thank you in advance for any assistance you can offer.
Jo

Hi my mum taught me how 2 ring 999 off the phone and my name and address by 2 and a half. I never needed to use it I did know it.

lol I opened this thread thinking what could that be about? an emergency school for those without a school place?

Well done to your dd. It is amazing what young children can pick up. Had you spent time before hand teaching her about 999?

I have always taught name and address from young age and about 999. TBH though the phone is out of reach of my 3yo as he likes to play with it and I'm cautious about what 'nuisance' calls he may make by accident.

I've just done all about calling 999 with my Beaver scouts (ages 6-8) and it was amazing how few of them knew their address and phone number.

Very well done by your dd!

Thank you so much ladies, I really appreciate your comments, please feel free to have a look at the website, particularly 'Trials & Tribulations of The Telephone'. If you are in a position to assist and can share the link www.izzyandollie.com or 'Izzy and Ollie' on a page on FB with anyone who may be interested please do, the more people I can get the message to the better :o)

cupofcoffee (lol - great username! Sorry to disappoint you, I shall rethink how I label this in future!! www.izzyandollie.com/?p=58 is the extract from the website that explains how it all happened!

Thanks again ladies
Jo

I have just "liked" it on FB.

My DC are a little older than yours, but I am quite badly asthmatic and so they were taught from a fairly young age what to do if I had an attack.

Brilliant idea.

Thank you domesticsluttery!!! I really appreciate your reply. I have been amazed at the overwhelming response and hope this message is passed on everywhere!!! I have come across many people, like yourself with asthma, or epilepsy who never considered telling their children, let alone offering advice on how to cope with the problem. Sorry to hear you are badly asthmatic, it's hard enough being a mum let alone have a medical problem to deal with.
Take care
Jo