Give your young caregiver the confidence and skills to keep kids safe with Red Cross Babysitter Training—now available for ages 11 and up! Skill Prep is excited to offer this fun, practical course that covers safety, first aid basics, and responsibility. It’s designed to empower babysitters to be prepared, confident, and ready for any situation.

Caring for a loved one with dementia requires patience, understanding, and respect. Here are some key tips to help you communicate and support them effectively: - **Be Supportive** 🤗: Recognize their confusion and anxiety. Offer comfort through kind words or gentle touch. Get on their level. - **Stay Calm** 🧘‍♂️: Patience is essential. If you feel frustrated, take a moment before responding. - **Bring Back Memories** 🕰️: Focus on joyful memories from their past rather than recent events. Avoid saying “don’t you remember”. - **Get Their Attention** 👀: Minimize distractions & overstimulation, use their name, eye contact, and gentle touch to help them focus. - **Be Respectful** 🙏: Treat them with dignity, avoid speaking to them like a child, and never assume they can’t hear you. - **Give Step-by-Step Instructions** 📝: Break tasks into simple steps and be ready to repeat as needed. - **Let Minor Misstatements Go** 🤐: Don’t argue or correct unnecessarily; clarify gently if needed. Avoid repeatedly reminding them of past trauma or that loved ones have died. - **Understand What to Expect** 📚: Learn about dementia symptoms to better adapt your communication and caregiving approach. Supporting your loved one with empathy and knowledge makes a significant difference in their quality of life. What are some things you find helpful when caring for your loved one living with Dementia?

When bullying happens, it doesn’t just impact one child. It affects everyone involved — including those who witness it. The emotional effects can last far beyond the moment, influencing mental health, confidence, and overall well-being. Research shows that bullying is linked to increased risks of anxiety, depression, substance use, and even suicide. That’s why recognizing the signs, understanding the impact, and knowing how to respond is so important. In our Skill Prep Bullying Prevention class for kids, we focus on giving youth the tools they need to feel safe, supported, and empowered — learn how to step in, support, and guide kids toward healing. Every child deserves to feel safe, heard, and valued. Prevention starts with awareness and action. 💙

Stand up, speak out— kids learn practical strategies in Bullying Prevention! ‎ ‎ Skill Prep offers Bullying Prevention classes for kids ages 9+ designed to build confidence, empathy, and effective response strategies. We help youth recognize signs of bullying, respond safely and create supportive environments.

Creating consistent routines is a cornerstone of compassionate care for people living with dementia. When daily activities follow a predictable pattern, it helps reduce anxiety, confusion, and frustration, providing a sense of security and stability. 🕰️💙 Familiar routines support memory by reinforcing habits and making it easier to navigate each day with confidence. This consistency not only benefits those with dementia but also eases the caregiving process, fostering a calmer and more positive environment for everyone involved. 🌟 To all caregivers out there, your dedication makes a world of difference! Keep embracing these routines—they bring comfort and dignity to your loved ones every single day. You’re doing an amazing job! 💪❤️