Let’s Talk, Emergencies!

A Guide to Life-Saving Lessons in
Kid-Friendly Language.

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About the Book!

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Meet Cheryl!

Cheryl is a mom of two, who recently left her career of 16 years to homeschool her children. In February of 2023, she started a podcast, The Homeschool How To, interviewing homeschooling families to learn all the ways homeschooling can be done. What Cheryl realized is that there is a gap between what parents believe schools are teaching and what schools view as parental responsibilities- and in a world where landline phones are a distant memory and cell phones have the ability to lock, Cheryl decided that it was time to bridge the gap between what we assume kids are learning- and what they absolutely need to know.

Cheryl's passions have shifted from career woman to stay-at-home mom, immersing herself in learning all about homeschooling, homemaking, and self-sufficiency. She invites you to join her on her journey by following her Instagram page, @TheHomeschoolHowToPodcast

Child Emergency Prep

Interactive Learning

Comprehensive Safety

Our Reviews!

Olivia D. Direct Support Worker for Children with Autism

This book is so cute! It's designed specifically for little minds as a great introduction to safety procedures. As someone who works with children on the spectrum, the bright colors and flow of the rhymes keep the kids engaged and they particularly like the practice parts. I can't wait to give as gifts!

Rocco Oppedisano Retired Officer of the New York State Police

During my time on the police force, we always encouraged parents to teach emergency preparedness to their children because knowing what to do during an emergency, or potential emergency, can truly save lives. The strategies outlined in this book are exactly what every child should know and be reminded of frequently.

Elijah Stanfield Illustrator for The Tuttle Twins children's book series

Striking up a conversation about possible emergency scenarios with a small child sure feels awkward. Not only do you risk making your child fearful, but those lessons won't likely be internalized anyway. "Let's Talk, Emergencies!" provides a solution to these problems. First, it's not a frightening video or lecture. It's a book. This puts the child in your arms. They'll feel safe and loved as they learn, very specifically, about what they should do in various emergency situations. But the real brilliance is in the interactive pauses for conversation throughout the book. Cheryl has really created an effective way for parents to give their children important knowledge which could actually save a life.

Does your child know how to get help from a locked cell phone screen? Or where to meet outside if there's a fire in the home? Imagine the confidence of knowing your child can handle an emergency with capability and knowledge. That's the empowering takeaway from this important book, Let's Talk, Emergencies!


This book breaks down lifesaving lessons tailored specifically for kids. From dialing 9-1-1 from a locked cell phone to memorizing crucial personal information, this book guides you through creating a safety-savvy youngster. It weaves understanding what trust is, what secrets should not be kept, and how to avoid potential emergencies into the conversation, ensuring your little ones understand the importance of preparation in a way that sticks. Let's Talk, Emergencies! is a practice session for you and your young ones to learn together. By the end of this book, you will be equipped with a blueprint for teaching your kids the ins and outs of emergency preparedness, giving you peace of mind, and giving your child a sense of security and independence.

You will love these whimsical illustrations of caring parents trying to prepare their son for potentially dangerous situations, while his mischievous little sister is wreaking havoc in the background. Have fun spotting what trouble she is causing and searching for the numbers, “9,” “1,” and “1” woven into each picture! Can you find them all? Make this book part of your bedtime reading routine to promote engaging discussion and to solidify lessons that really matter.

Grab your copy of Let’s Talk, Emergencies! today, and don't forget to add the Activity Book to help solidify these important lessons!

Illustrations by Cheryl Crouthamel

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