Prepared Not Scared

What to do when illness hits and the Doctor office is closed Kids getting sick over Christmas feels almost guaranteed, and it always seems to happen when clinics are shut, everyone’s travelling, or you’re meant to be...

Talking to children about traumatic events is one of the hardest parts of parenting *especially* when the news is everywhere and details feel overwhelming. In this bonus mini-episode of Prepared, Not Scared, Sarah is...

Helping you navigate boundaries, crowds and big feelings this festive season Christmas is joyful… but it can also be loud, busy, and full of pressure from well-meaning relatives. In this episode, Penny and Sarah walk...

Tiny blisters, big disruption. In this episode of Prepared Not Scared, Paediatric Nurses Penny and Sarah explain what Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease (HFMD) really is, why it spreads so quickly, and how to care for kids...

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...