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GUIDE
Prodrome Plan: What To Do When Your Child Says "Something Feels Off"
A step by step early warning plan for nausea episodes, migraine style symptoms, or CVS patterns.
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⏳ What prodrome means
Prodrome is the early warning phase before a bigger episode. Kids may say "my tummy feels weird", "my throat feels funny", or they may become clingy, quiet, pale, or irritable.
MTWM METHOD: Treat prodrome like a fire alarm
We do not debate if it is real. We assume it is real. We act early, then we review later.
The 10 minute prodrome protocol
- Dim lights, reduce noise, reduce questions.
- Offer tiny sips of water or oral rehydration if tolerated.
- Warm pack or cool pack based on preference.
- Long exhale breathing: inhale 3, exhale 5, repeat 5.
- Choose one action: rest or quiet activity.
🧩 MTWM clever strategy: The Yellow Card
Make a physical yellow card that your child can hand you. It means "prodrome" without needing words. You respond with the protocol. This reduces escalation from explaining.
School version
- A one page plan for the school nurse or wellbeing coordinator.
- Clear criteria for pick up if vomiting begins or hydration is not possible.
- A calm exit route and a predictable safe room if available.
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