✅ Daily Living Skills (ADLs & IADLs) *coming soon
Course overview
Lesson Overview

15.54 – Solving Problems When You’re Caring for Children or Pets: Caring roles double responsibility during chaos, so calm order becomes crucial. Start by ensuring dependents are safe before addressing the problem—move kids or pets away from hazards like smoke, water, or glass. Explain briefly what’s happening so they stay reassured. Keep emergency snacks, comfort toys, or leashes handy to maintain stability while you work. Multitasking under pressure improves with preparation, not speed. Write step-by-step notes to avoid forgetting actions mid-stress. Asking for help is leadership, not weakness. Afterward, reward good behavior to reinforce calm responses. Over time, these experiences teach both you and those you care for that safety grows from preparation, presence, and emotional steadiness—not panic. Each solved crisis strengthens the trust that home remains secure no matter how unexpected the disruption.

About this course

Practical training to help individuals independently manage personal care, household tasks, and community responsibilities, building confidence and self-sufficiency in daily life.

This course includes:
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