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,...