Adventurer First Aid

Interesting to hear how teens are adapting to lockdown around the world.
How are your teens coping?

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/world-52589043/coronavirus-teens-document-a-day-in-lockdown-around-the-world

Teens document their lockdown life around the world As coronavirus lockdowns continue, we asked young teenagers in 14 different countries how they're coping.

How are you all coping being in lockdown with your teens?
Lesley Thomas from The Times shares what she has learnt from her daughters.

https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/lockdown-with-teens-from-houseparty-and-zoom-to-the-savage-dance-gfphxklwp

Lockdown with teens: from Houseparty and Zoom to the Savage dance My 15-year-old comes into the kitchen, where I am working at the dining table, frowning at the screen. I unhunch myself from my laptop to see that she’s coloured in her eyebrows – a fabulous, dramatic

Our friends at Teen Calm have pulled together a pretty comprehensive list of resources you can use while your children are at home - mostly educational, but some fun in there too!

[https://teencalm.com/home-schooling-during-the-coronavirus-pandemic/](https://teencalm.com/home-schooling-during-the-coronavirus-pandemic/?fbclid=IwAR2Xby8u-8KEg2CRQkY9dOKpHeC5jO3feaK98QrCaSqzc4-TR-8Hrb6JB3Y)

Home Schooling during the Coronavirus Pandemic - Teen Calm Box Home Schooling during the Coronavirus Pandemic If your children are distance learning you have probably found yourself in uncharted and frankly overwhelming territory! Thankfully, many online learning providers are removing pay barriers, making their resources free for use during the coronavirus pan...

How do I help my teenager with exam stress?
Should I be limiting their phone use?
Parenting experts answer these and other common questions in The Times and The Sunday Times
https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/the-anxious-generation-why-our-children-are-so-stressed-mgvwb58wp

The anxious generation — why our children are so stressed It is no time to be an anxious child — or the parent of one — with anxiety-inducing news stories coming at us thick and fast. First climate change, then Brexit and now coronavirus are all heightening

We love this idea!
Teen Calm is a subscription service for anxious teens, which has been developed by a 14-year old girl.
Subscribers receive a box of delights every month to help maintain good mental health.
What a fab gift this would be for the teenager in your life.
You can find out more at teencalm.com

Homepage - Teen Calm Box Teen Calm is a brave new subscription box filled with passion and purpose. We aim to show every teenager out there that they’re not alone. No matter what battle you’re fighting, Teen Calm has got your back.

Ah the joys of being a parent to a teenager!
Can you relate...?

The teenage years will break you.

It will test your resolve, your patience, your parenting choices.

It will make you feel lonely and ostracized when you’re the only parent saying no.

It will make you feel insignificant and unworthy when your teenager lashes out.

It will make you wonder how one person can have so much laundry.

It will make you feel broken and lost when you can’t seem to get your kid back on track.

It will test your ability to keep your mouth shut when you need to pick and choose your battles. You will feel like your head may explode when you walk past their room.

It will test your ability to forgive when your teenager messes up—which they will, over and over again.

It will make you wonder where you went wrong.

It will make you feel helpless as you watch your kid face a world so much more complicated than the one we grew up in just two decades ago.

It will test your nerves as you watch them hop into a car or go on a trip or even a date leaving you to feel helpless and unable to protect them.

It will make you feel weak and feeble when you can’t help them quash their anxiety about school or relationships or how they will survive in this tough world.

It will make you bone-tired from driving and worry and worry and driving.

It will make you feel the weight of guilt so heavy it crushes you.

Yes, these challenging teenage years will break you.

You’ll smile all day when your teenage daughter surprisingly pecks you on the cheek before she left for school or drop everything you’re doing because your son asked you to watch a video on his phone, your two heads almost touching looking at the small screen.

Your heart will burst with happiness when you hear how kind they’ve been to a stranger.

You’ll find yourself challenged to look at the world in new ways because of their budding idealism.

You’ll feel unabashed pride as they find their passions, finish their education, start chasing their dreams.

You’ll see glimpses of the person they are becoming, and you begin to look forward to seeing what they will do with their life.

You will learn to accept change, because there is no turning back.

You’ll learn that any communication is good communication, so you’ll figure out emojis and snaps and Instagram.

You will buy the best snacks so they’ll want to bring their friends over, and you’ll spend your last dollar at Starbucks just to get a few extra moments in the car with them.

You will sneak into their room some nights, and they will still be awake. But as they are laying in their bed scrolling their phone or finishing homework or listening to music, for a brief moment you’ll see that toddler face again, and your heart will break into pieces. And then when they look up at you with sleepy eyes as you kiss them on the forehead, and if you are very fortunate, say something like, “I love you too,” you’ll sleep easy that night.

Yes, these teenage years will break you in every way; but, if you’re lucky, you’ve raised people who will help put you back together again.

Some practical advice in The Times and The Sunday Times about how to keep your teenager safe online.

https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/who-is-your-child-talking-to-online-what-parents-should-know-3df9kfhlg

Who is your child talking to online? What parents should know Isabella, 14, is best friends with Sapphire, 15. Sapphire is the first person Isabella contacts when she’s feeling anxious or stressed or when her mum is nagging about homework and it’s all too much

Great article about the importance of teaching life skills at school - we couldn’t agree more!

Bring back home economics so kids can learn basic life skills to be successful in daily life High school is a time that begins as a rite of passage from middle school and can end in questioning whether any of the information that is being stuffed into the brain will ever really be useful. Classes that encourage health, like Physical Education are being cut and rigorous spitting out of usele...

What a hero! 15-year-old Ali Holborn saved her Dad's life by giving him CPR whilst on the school run.
We're delighted that First Aid classes will be compulsory in all schools from September this year - get in touch to find your local trainer who can deliver classes which are specially tailored for teenagers and cover all the essentials of life-saving first aid.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/uk-england-dorset-51357522/cpr-school-life-saving-lessons-help-dorset-teenager-save-her-father?fbclid=IwAR0vlNlupvw9wwi_LsTsVoLvj0J0aQ7ZiMaNbtkhcI1-DOVS-qcCwGMM2jw

'CPR lessons helped me save my dad's life' Just two weeks after learning CPR at school, Ali Holborn had to use the skill to help save her dad's life.

Mollie we think you are amazing! Huge congrats to such an inspirational young woman.

Woman is youngest to ski solo to South Pole Mollie Hughes, 29, from Edinburgh, endured temperatures of -45C during the "exceptionally tough" challenge.

Why having teenagers can be just as great as having little ones...do you agree?

Having Teenagers Is Surprisingly Fun. Promise. | Filter Free Parents I basically live in my car now. And their eye-rolling and boundary-pushing constantly test my limits. But I promise. It is SO MUCH FUN too.

Some great tips for a stress-free family Christmas from parenting expert Lorraine Candy

http://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/51b519f2-20cc-11ea-81b4-b78674dd3224

Family: how to avoid teenage meltdowns and boozy rows at Christmas My parents don’t celebrate Christmas. After my younger sister and I left home in the late 1980s, they took against the creeping commercialisation of the holiday season and decided to keep it low key.

Some great advice from Hannah at Talented Ladies Club on how to help your child cope with anxiety...

Three things you can do to help if your child or teenager is suffering from anxiety - Talented Ladies Club Worried about your child or teenager? Here are three things you can do to help if they're suffering from anxiety.

Most likely each and every one of us will struggle at some point. Don't be afraid to ask for help.

'We struggle, but we’re embarrassed to admit that we struggle.'

44% of men experience anxiety at work, but we're still reluctant to talk about it. Men's Health explores:

Why 44% of Men Struggle with Anxiety at Work Work-related mental health issues are at record levels. Why are we ashamed to talk about it?

Raising teenage girls is not for the faint hearted, says Lorraine Candy in Sunday Times Style today - can you relate?

http://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/f3a0f0f4-f428-11e9-a216-21aefbb58d01

Editor’s letter: Lorraine Candy on when motherhood gets tough I haven’t looked up the definition of self-righteous in the dictionary recently, but if I did, I’m sure there would be a cross-reference: see also teenage girls, it would say. Mine, aged 17 and 15...

Carbon monoxide (CO) is sometimes called “the silent killer” – and for good reason. You can’t smell it, see it or taste it, and yet a leak – from a faulty boiler, fire, gas cooker or wood burner, for example – can be deadly.

Thankfully, these types of accidents don’t have to happen. There are plenty of steps you can take to ensure you and your family are safe – at home, or on holiday.

Make sure you have an audible CO alarm which will alert you to the presence of Carbon Monoxide - whether at home or in a rented property!

Find out more: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/carbon-monoxide-poisoning/

Planning a ski trip or going on a sun holiday soon?

Have you made sure to pack a First Aid Kit?

Whilst feeling the joy of some time off work, safety is often forgotten about when it comes to packing your suitcase.

However, a first aid kit should be on your priority list for a number of reasons!

Some essentials to pack include:
✅ plasters
✅ antiseptic cream
✅ wipes
✅ painkillers
✅ sterile dressings
✅ anti-diarrhoea medication
✅ rehydration sachets
✅ antihistamines
✅ sunburn treatment
✅ burn gel
✅ insect repellent
✅ insect bite treatment

Check out our kits here:

Mini First Aid Shop

Cai Graham - the Teen Toolbox talks so much sense and her advice can resonate with parents of children of all ages!

Meltdowns and emotional outbursts - sound familiar? They often can happen because your child is struggling with something - we all need to feel loved, understood and respected 💚

Teenagers : It's NOT Just Phase - Cai Graham Teenagers : It’s NOT Just Phase by Cai Graham | Apr 8, 2019 | Parenting Support, Teen Support | 0 comments There’s nothing that saddens me more than when I hear parents say of their kids, “He is so angry, it’s ridiculous” or “She only thinks of herself, she’s so selfish!” or “He sa...

Have you seen the new Series from BBC3 about "How Not To Die"?

It mixes compelling stories of survival from a range of life threatening situations that young people may encounter on holiday with clear simple stand out medical and practical advice.

As we get closer to another great ski 🏂season - would you know what to do if an avalanche hit? Would you know what to do to save someone’s life, or your own?

How Not To Die - How Not To Die On Holiday: 2. Avalanche 22-year-old Rhianna was buried under snow when an avalanche hit her skiing party.

🤔 Did you know that texting while driving means you are 23 times more likely to have an accident and about 6 times more likely to cause an accident than driving intoxicated!

It’s illegal to hold a phone or sat nav while driving a car or riding a motorcycle.

You must have hands-free access.

And remember - the law still applies if you’re:
- stopped at traffic lights
- queuing in traffic
- supervising a learner driver

Stay safe and arrive alive!

Do you have a CPR responder app on your phone?

These apps alert trained bystanders to a cardiac arrest nearby.

First Aid Trained?
Download the Responder App to be a Goodsam responder today.

Public with at risk loved one?
Download the Alerter App (dials 999 and triggers the system)

GoodSAM

Its National Burn Awareness Day today and with Halloween coming up - tea lights and fancy dress - this top tip is definitely worth sharing.

Know what to do if you, or someone you are with, is unlucky enough to catch their clothing on fire....

STOP, WRAP, DROP & ROLL!

There are all sorts of "minor" ways you can inadvertently get yourself in trouble when travelling in foreign countries.

Thailand is one of our favourite places to travel - sun, sea, sand and loads of culture! But don't fall foul of taking in things you shouldn't have. Can you spot what shouldn't get packed in the video?

🎥 FCO travel - travel advice from the Foreign Office

FCO Spot The Mistake Thailand #travelaware Thailand is one of the UK's favourite travel destinations but which of these items can't enter the country? Reply with your guess and make sure you visit gov...

Amazing news for all our wonderful Mini First Aid franchisees 🍾🍾🍾🍾🍾

Now offering so many different first aid options - from Paediatric First Aid, First Aid at Work and of course Adventurer First Aid!

🌟HOORAY🌟

We've just heard we've been awarded the 5 Star Franchise Satisfaction Award in the Best Franchise Awards, hosted by WorkBuzz! What a great way to kick start this week!

We are so unbelievably proud of our fantastic team of trainers who work tirelessly every week, training 1000+ parents life saving first aid skills! To hear how much they love working with Mini First Aid really is the icing on the cake for us!

Steven Frost, CEO of WorkBuzz said: "We are delighted to be giving Mini First Aid a 5 Star Franchisee Satisfaction award. What makes this award so special is that it’s entirely based on confidential feedback from real franchisees and goes into detail about their franchise ownership experience. Mini First Aid earned the award based on the fact that their network was rated above the franchise industry average across all five of the key areas that we measure, including franchisee relations, and training and support.”

Monday’s an acceptable day to drink champagne, right?! 🥂

(For more information visit www.5starfranchise.co.uk)

Do you know how to alert 999 that you need help but you cannot talk or make noise?

If you are in danger but it is not safe to speak and you must contact the emergency services,if you call 999 and remain silent, the call operator may think it is an accidental dial or a prank call and will terminate the call.

However, by coughing or tapping 55 on the keypad lets the call operator know you are in danger, and you need police support sent to your location.

If you find yourself in a situation where it is not safe to speak, you can also text 999. This process can take longer than calling them directly.

However, you must already be registered with the emergency SMS service. To sign up for the service text ‘register’ to 999 and you will be sent some instructions to follow.

Good to know!

Have you ever heard of an Israeli Bandage?

The Emergency Bandage or Israeli bandage is a specially designed, first-aid device that is used to stop bleeding from hemorrhagic wounds caused by traumatic injuries in pre-hospital emergency situations. It can help quickly and effectively stop bleeding! And it is easy to use once you are in the know.

Learn to use this amazing piece of kit on our Adventurer First Aid course!

Whilst we may not want to talk about it with our children (or them with us!), these are topics we should help make them aware of.

For lots of good information for young people on safer s*x, including how to avoid pregnancy and protecting yourself from STIs - read more from the nhs.uk 👇

Fun with less risk

If you are heading out this weekend, it may sound obvious - but remember to charge your phone! 📱

You never know when you might need it to call someone - find a friend, get help, call a taxi..... even better, carry a charger pack with you so you know you will always have power.

Its better to be prepared and stay safe....