Ain't That The Truth

Of course! We've all seen it, but could we have been wrong? How can that be?

I know, you're scratching your head already, but they are a fact of life, so let's get prepared. 

Do all fevers need to be treated and what's the correct way to tackle them?

Re-serving last night's dinner is a great way to save time and money, but do you know how to do it safely? What can you keep and for how long? And what should you throw away?

Easy, right? Just go to the pharmacy and grab an age-appropriate cough mixture. You might be surprised by the real answer.

What about butter, vinegar, cold meat, bleach or alcohol? There's only one correct treatment for a burn, and one way to do it!

This one's a must listen. Practical, easy-to-follow steps that are age appropriate and could save a life.

They are in so many foods for kids, so they must have been tested and proven safe, right?

Colour, flow, consistency.... It's all a bit gross, but does it tell a story about your kid's health and if it's ok for them to be around other kids?

It dropped on my kitchen floor and I don't have time to make another one, is it safe to eat?

Fried or dried? Is it safe or even beneficial to eat your own placenta? And could there be implications for breast feeding?

Kids complain, grandparents tell them it's just part of growing big and strong, they're there, but are they real?

Is there a magic number of hours children of a certain age need? And should that sleep be scattered across the day?

This series looks at common myths and misconceptions around raising a healthy family. Google has become our go-to for all the questions of daily life, but wading through forums for answers can be a real pain. To help sort fact from fiction is host Sarah Hunstead from CPR Kids. She's a paediatric emergency nurse, author and passionate advocate for child safety and children's health issues.Host and research: Sarah HunsteadProducer: Chloe MacKenzieExecutive Producer: Tim Ritchie