STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Parents strive to make sure their children are safe.

But they may not know what to do in an emergency.

A group in Starkville is helping them learn.

The Starkville Oktibbeha County School District’s Discovery Center is hosting the workshop: First Aid Basics for Home and Family.

Trained nurses are giving parents and guardians the skills and knowledge they need to respond in emergencies.

Emergencies can happen anytime, and knowing what to do is essential for parents.

That’s why the Discovery Center’s Project Peace is making sure caregivers are learning how to respond to common medical situations with children.

Starkville High School Nurse Veronica Young said she wants parents to be able to handle emergencies with confidence.

“To have First Aid basics to help

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