Paediatric Nurses Penny and Sarah discuss the all-too-common topic of head injuries in children. From playground falls to tumbles at home, they break down everything parents need to know, including common causes, how to recognise red flags, and when it’s time to seek medical help. With practical tips and an easy-to-remember acronym for assessing injuries, Penny and Sarah guide parents in understanding when a head injury is mild or may require immediate medical attention.

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HEADS Assessment: Use this simple acronym to assess for red flags after a head injury. Seek medical attention if any of these apply:

When in Doubt, Get Checked Out: Call Nurse on Call or Health Direct if you’re unsure about a head injury—they can provide guidance on whether your child should go to the emergency department.

Preventive Tips: Helmets, supervised risky play, and furniture safety precautions are essential to reducing the likelihood of serious head injuries.

Additional Resources:

Learn First Aid and what to do when your child is sick:

Visit Paeds Education for paediatric first aid courses.

Sick Happens for childhood illness courses 

Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the guidance of your healthcare provider with any questions you have regarding your child's health. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you've heard on this podcast.

Understanding Fevers – What Parents Really Need to Know

In this episode of Prepared Not Scared, Paediatric Nurses Penny and Sarah tackle a topic filled with anxiety for many parents—fevers. Fevers are an inevitable part of childhood, but they don’t have to come with fear and panic. Penny and Sarah discuss what fevers are, why they happen, and how they’re actually a healthy part of a child’s immune response. With clear and grounded advice, this episode offers practical guidance to help parents confidently navigate fevers without fear.

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Please visit Paeds Education for paediatric first aid courses, or Sick Happens for childhood illness courses 

Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the guidance of your healthcare provider with any questions you have regarding your child's health. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you've heard on this podcast.

In this episode of Prepared Not Scared, Paediatric Nurses Penny and Sarah share critical insights into choking prevention and first aid, arming parents with practical steps to keep children safe while handling food and small objects. Through real-life stories, including Sarah's own double choking scare, they highlight the speed at which choking can happen—even under the most watchful eyes. This episode aims to equip parents with confidence and practical knowledge to manage choking hazards effectively, using both prevention techniques and first aid skills.

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Additional Resources:

Learn First Aid and what to do when your child is sick:

Visit Paeds Education for paediatric first aid courses.

Sick Happens for childhood illness courses 

Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the guidance of your healthcare provider with any questions you have regarding your child's health. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you've heard on this podcast.

Welcome to Prepared Not Scared.

Penny from @sick.happens and Sarah from @paeds_education are here to chat all about inevitable illness and injury. We are going to be walking you through all the things parents and families freak out about: fevers, choking, gastro, burns and the rest. 

Let's go.

Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the guidance of your healthcare provider with any questions you have regarding your child's health. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you've heard on this podcast.