Determine your child's physical, mental, social and emotional readiness to stay home alone. Designed for families with children preparing to stay by themselves, this two-hour class will help kids get ready for this new experience. Families with elementary school children and older. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. $20/family. Lodge in Des Peres.

Determine your child's physical, mental, social and emotional readiness to stay home alone. Designed for families with children preparing to stay by themselves, this two-hour class will help kids get ready for this new experience. Families with elementary school children and older. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. $20/family. Progress West HealthCare Center.

Taught by instructors trained by the American Heart Association, this class provides instruction and hands on practice in infant, child and adult CPR and first aid for choking. It’s is essential for parents, grandparents, child-care providers and teenagers who babysit. This class does not provide certification. Adults and children 10-to-15 years old accompanied by an adult. 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. $25 per person. Progress West HealthCare Center.

Parents and caregivers are invited to join specialists in the areas of ophthalmology, otolaryngology, cardiology, psychiatry and endocrinology as they discuss and answer questions about common medical issues that a child with Down Syndrome may experience. Registration is required. Adults. 8:30 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. Free. Missouri History Museum.

More information: stlouischildrenshospital.org or (314) 454-KIDS (5437) or (800) 678-KIDS (5437), extension 3.    

Taught by instructors trained by the American Heart Association, this class provides instruction and hands on practice in infant, child and adult CPR and first aid for choking. It’s is essential for parents, grandparents, child-care providers and teenagers who babysit. This class does not provide certification. Adults and children 10-to-15 years old accompanied by an adult. 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. $25 per person. Crestwood Community Center.

Taught by instructors trained by the American Heart Association, this class provides instruction and hands on practice in infant, child and adult CPR and first aid for choking. It’s is essential for parents, grandparents, child-care providers and teenagers who babysit. This class does not provide certification. Adults and children 10-to-15 years old accompanied by an adult. 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. $25 per person. Missouri Baptist Medical Center.