Prepared Not Scared

Thunderstorm Asthma – When Weather Turns Dangerous When a storm rolls in after a hot, windy, high-pollen day, it can do more than just bring rain. In this episode of Prepared Not Scared, Paediatric Nurses Penny and...

If everyone starts sneezing the minute the wattle blooms, it might not be a cold: it’s probably hayfever. In this episode of Prepared Not Scared, Paediatric Nurses Penny and Sarah explain what hayfever (allergic...

Welcome back to Prepared Not Scared. This is *the* podcast that helps parents feel prepared, not scared, when illness or injury strikes. In Season 3, Paediatric Nurses Penny and Sarah dive into the everyday health...

Dehydration isn’t just about feeling thirsty, it’s when the body runs low on the fluid it needs to function, and it can happen faster than you think, especially in kids. In this episode of Prepared Not Scared,...

Understanding Pain in Children: How to Recognise and Relieve It Safely Pain in children can be tricky, especially when they’re too young to explain what hurts. In this episode of Prepared Not Scared, Paediatric Nurses...

Understanding and managing childhood rashes: Practical tips for parents Rashes can be one of the most confusing and anxiety-inducing symptoms in childhood. In this episode of Prepared Not Scared, Paediatric Nurses...

Poisoning is one of the most common (and preventable) childhood emergencies. In this episode, Paediatric Nurses Penny and Sarah guide you through what every parent needs to know about poisoning in young children,...

Food Allergies in children With Dr Nelu Simonesz In this episode, we’re joined by Paediatric Doctor and allergy expert Dr Nelu Simonesz to cut through the confusion around allergic disease in children. From starting...

Hospital visits with a sick baby can be incredibly overwhelming. In this episode, Paediatric Nurses Penny and Sarah walk you through what actually happens when a baby is admitted to hospital with bronchiolitis, so you...

In this episode, Paediatric Nurses Penny and Sarah break down what parents need to know about bronchiolitis. Bronch is one of the most common reasons babies under six months end up in hospital, BUT, not all cases are...

In this episode of Prepared Not Scared, Paediatric Nurses Penny and Sarah help parents prepare for a safe and stress-free holiday season. From preventing injuries to staying vigilant around water, they share practical...

In this episode of Prepared Not Scared, Paediatric Nurses Penny and Sarah tackle the alarming rise of whooping cough in Australia, equipping parents with essential knowledge to protect their families during this...