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In this heartwarming episode of Paeds Small Talk, we delve into the extraordinary lives of Sarah Hunstead and her daughter, Izzy, offering an intimate glimpse into their daily challenges and victories. Sarah, is a seasoned paediatric nurse with a rich background in paediatric emergency care and founder of CPR Kids , and shares her unexpected journey into the world of autism, sensory processing disorder, and OCD, after her daughter Izzy's diagnosis. Through their story, you will discover the nuances of navigating the healthcare system from a dual perspective: a professional within and a parent in need. This episode breaks down the walls of misunderstanding surrounding neurodiversity, with Izzy providing vibrant insight into her world, her interests, and how she copes with her diagnosis in her everyday life. From discussing the impact of societal expectations to offering a fresh viewpoint on autism representation in the media, Sarah and Izzy's narrative is of understanding, and empowerment for parents and professionals individuals navigating similar paths.Their honest discussions on the importance of finding the right healthcare partners, embracing one's identity, and fostering a supportive community encapsulate the essence of strength in adversity. Tune in to be inspired, educated, and moved by their journey, shedding light on the vibrant spectrum of neurodiversity and the special bond between a mother and her daughter.We give a shout out to Yellow Lady Bugs in this episode and would also like to link to Doctors Without Boarders who are working in the conflict in Gaza
One guest has been a consistent voice of reason across the years it's Sarah Hunstead from CPR kids. In the episode from our archives she helps to answer one of the biggest questions parents of small children ask: 'when do I keep my child home from daycare? LINKS: https://www.cprkids.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The first aid you apply to a burn can make a huge difference in how your child recovers from an accident. In our final episode for this season of Mother Doctor Nurse, paediatric nurse Sarah Hunstead answers your questions. Links mentioned in this episode: https://www.fire.nsw.gov.au/page.php?id=9047 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
There's nothing as terrifying as seeing your child choking. Paediatric nurse Sarah Hunstead knows how to avoid choking in the first place, and what to do if it happens. In the 11th episode of Mother Doctor Nurse Sarah answers your questions. Our final episode in this season on is all about kids and burns! Do you have a question for Mother Doctor Nurse? Send it through to feedplaylove@sca.com.au Links mentioned in this episode: This podcast live (with video)- https://www.facebook.com/CPRKids/videos/3467968996816169 Choking first aid - Prevention, Recognition and Response full video: https://youtu.be/D9BJL5qgPscRCH fact sheet: https://www.rch.org.au/kidsinfo/fact_sheets/Safety_Choking_suffocation_strangulation/Kidsafe Queensland Amber Teething necklacest: https://kidsafeqld.com.au/are-amber-teething-necklaces-safe/Red Nose: https://rednose.org.au/article/will-baby-choke-if-he-she-vomits-while-sleeping-on-the-backChoking prevention blog: https://www.cprkids.com.au/2020/11/02/the-four-ss-of-choking-prevention/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Vomiting and diarrhoea are unpleasant things to deal with, but they can be dangerous cfor our kids if we don't manage it properly. On this episode of Mother Doctor Nurse paediatric nurse Sarah Hunstead answers your questions. Our next episode is all about choking and how to avoid it when introducing solids. Do you have a question for Mother Doctor Nurse? Send it through to feedplaylove@sca.com.au Links discussed in this episode: https://www.schn.health.nsw.gov.au/files/factsheets/gastroenteritis_-en.pdfhttps://www.gesa.org.au/public/13/files/Education %26 Resources/Patient Resources/Gastroenteritis in Children/Gastroenteritis in Children_2022_APPROVED.pdf See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
When you are raising children in Australia you need to know what to do about bites and stings. Both how to prevent them, and then how to treat them. On this episode of Mother Doctor Nurse paediatrician Dr Deb Levy and paediatric nurse Sarah Hunstead answer your questions about bites and stings. Our next episode is all about vomiting and diarrhoea! Do you have a question for Mother Doctor Nurse? Send it through to feedplaylove@sca.com.au Links discussed in this episode: Pressure Immobilisation Technique - First aid for Snake & funnel web biteshttps://youtu.be/yZE2iq1dh2I White tailed spiders: https://biomedicalsciences.unimelb.edu.au/departments/department-of-biochemistry-and-pharmacology/engage/avru/discover/spiders/white-tailed-spidersAustralian Bites and Stings app: https://www.bitesandstings.com.au/Spidentify: https://identify-spiders.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
If there's one thing that parents want to know, it's how to get their children to sleep. Whether it's a baby who won't sleep more than 45 minutes at a time, or a 3-year-old who gets into bed with you at 1am, many of us could do with a helping hand. On this episode of Mother Doctor Nurse paediatrician Dr Deb Levy and paediatric nurse Sarah Hunstead answer your questions. Our next episode is all about allergies! Do you have a question for Mother Doctor Nurse? Send it through to feedplaylove@sca.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It's fair to say that prior to kids you didn't talk much about poo in everyday conversation. Once you become a parent however, it's hard to avoid. Because what comes out gives us a good indication of what's happening inside our little ones. On this episode of Mother Doctor Nurse paediatrician Dr Deb Levy and paediatric nurse Sarah Hunstead answer many, many questions about poo, including a curious thing that happens with unchewed sultanas. Our next episode is all about poo! Do you have a question for Mother Doctor Nurse? Send it through to feedplaylove@sca.com.au More information from Dr Deb Levy: https://www.drdeblevy.com/a-quick-guide-to-your-kids-poop/https://www.drdeblevy.com/what-colour-should-poop-be/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Just because you have the same equipment as your daughter doesn't mean you know all the things. Human bodies are curious things that can be surprising. Which is probably why Paediatrician Dr Deb Levy and paediatric nurse Sarah Hunstead had so many questions to answer on this episode of Mother Doctor Nurse all about female genitalia. Our next episode is all about poo! Do you have a question for Mother Doctor Nurse? Send it through to feedplaylove@sca.com.au Websites mentioned in this episode:https://bravehearts.org.au/about-child-sexual-abuse/personal-safety-for-children-young-people/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
To state the obvious: when we care for our babies we care for every little part of them - and that includes their genitalia. Sometimes where we're caring for a child that's the opposite of the sex we were born with, there can be quite a few unknowns. Paediatrician Dr Deb Levy and paediatric nurse Sarah Hunstead answer your questions about all the things related to penises, testicals and scrotums - plus give some valuable awareness around the potentially dangerous situations to be aware of. Our next episode is all about girl bits! Do you have a question for Mother Doctor Nurse? Send it through to feedplaylove@sca.com.au Websites mentioned in this episode:https://bravehearts.org.au/ https://raisingchildren.net.au/guides/a-z-health-reference/foreskin See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Crying babies are no laughing matter. When you have a child, it can be difficult to try and figure out what their cries mean, which can be exhausting for both mother and baby. Paediatrician, Dr Deb Levy and paediatric nurse, Sarah Hunstead translate what a baby is trying to tell you when they cry, why mums sometimes need to tend to their own tears and why crying can be a good thing. https://www.drdeblevy.com/the-purple/ Do you have a question for Mother Doctor Nurse? Send it through to feedplaylove@sca.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Welcome to the new Feed Play Love series, Mother Doctor Nurse. Being a parent involves tending to all sort of bumps, scapes and bodily fluids. Sometimes, it can feel like you need a medical degree as well as a supply of band-aids and comforting hugs. That's where our experts come in: each week paediatric nurse Sarah Hunstead and paediatrician Dr Deb Levy will answer your health questions when it comes to your child. First up: how to protect kids from the sun. Got a question? Send it through to feedplaylove@sca.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Raising small children can be fraught with a myriad of health and safety concerns. There are questions about what sunscreen is safe for babies, why they're not sleeping (or why they're crying all the time) and that's before you get to things like daycare sniffles, coughs and what to do if your little one gets gastro! It's a lot! Never fear! Paediatrician Dr Deb Levy and paediatric nurse and founder of CPR Kids Sarah Hunstead are here to answer your questions so that you can feel confident and empowered when it comes to your child's wellbeing. Our first topic is "What sunscreens are safe for babies?" If you have a question email FeedPlayLove@sca.com.au Mother Doctor Nurse is a special 12-part series launching February 6th with new episodes every Monday. Like or follow Feed Play Love wherever you listen. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The first year of your baby's life is full of big changes. Dr Deb Levy is a paediatrician and Sarah Hunstead is the CEO of CPR Kids. Together they go through the main developmental milestones and the corresponding safety issues that can come with the ability to roll, sit, crawl and walk. In this interview Deb and Sarah mention: Red Nose Australia Kidsafe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
And if we can't, how can we make our children more comfortable? Paediatrician Deb Levy and former emergency nurse Sarah Hunstead from CPR Kids join us to talk about how we can try to dodge the dreaded lurgy this winter, and what to do if we get hit. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Paediatric nurse Sarah Hunstead, a director of CPR Kids, a safety and First Aid service, said there were numerous instances of children eating ‘sour lollies' and ending up with chemical burns to their tongues. She told Liam Bartlett on 6PR Mornings parents should know how to react to these situations, and shared insights on other objects found that kids had stuck in their mouths and noses. Listener Julie told the program a story about her daughter sticking a tissue up her nose when she was aged four, and it took months for doctors and specialists to determine the cause of her symptoms. "A specialist eventually realised the problem and pulled this long, revolting strip of tissue out of her nose - they just thought she had an infection, because she was always blowing her nose. I can't believe it was as simple as that. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Australia is a great place to bring up children. The weather is great and we have an abundance of beautiful beaches and bushland. It's also home to some rather nasty creepy crawlies like spiders, mozzies and bees. Sarah Hunstead is the CEO of CPR Kids, and organisation that aims to empower parents with first aid knowledge. Sarah identifies the main creepy crawlies we need to look out for in Australia and what to do if our child is bitten (or stung). In this interview Sarah mentions: Health Direct, the RCH Fact sheets on insect repellant and the website Tiarafor tick removal. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Statistically most Australians live near the ocean. Now that summer is fast approaching many of us have already ventured in for a dip. But the ocean is not our natural habitat, and sometimes the creatures that live in the sea can sting. Sarah Hunstead is the CEO of CPR Kids. Sarah takes us through the most common stingers you might encounter in the ocean, where you'll find them, and what to do if you or someone you know is stung. In this interview Sarah talks about the Australian Bites and Stings. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The following episode is a Feed Play Love highlight episode, back due to popular demand.While we are all keeping our eye out for Covid 19 symptoms the common cold is still lurking about in the winter air. Sarah Hunstead from CPR Kids explains how we can make our children more comfortable when they are suffering from a common cough.
The following episode is a Feed Play Love highlight episode, back due to popular demand.It can be challenging to let our kids take risks, but Sarah Hunstead from CPR Kids says there are many reasons why we need to let them take more. Sarah explains the kinds of risks we can encourage our children to take.
When you're footloose and fancy free you may have had occasional visits to a doctor, possibly a medical centre, when you were feeling unwell. After you have children it might be time to consider finding one doctor you trust, and sticking with them. The way your own parents probably did when you were a kid. Sarah Hunstead is the CEO of CPR Kids. A former paediatric emergency nurse and mum of two, she sees a number of benefits in finding your own family doctor.
Parenting requires a varied skill set. We are interpreters of baby babble and toddler mumbles, psychologists determining the reasons for unexplained mood swings and medical professionals deciphering signs for when our children are ill. The last part of that skill set can be the trickiest. Sometimes there is a fine line between a cold and the flu. So how do we know when our child needs a doctor, and when some good old fashioned TLC will suffice?As an emergency paediatric nurse and mother of two, Sarah Hunstead from CPR Kids has seen all kinds of illnesses in children. Sarah breaks down the five key signs that your child is unwell.
Anywhere that children gather in groups germs will incubate. When they start day care or school, it is inevitable that they will end up with one thing or another. Sarah Hunstead is the Founding Director of CPR Kids. Sarah outlines the more common illnesses children get from day care, and whether it's possible to protect them from all of the lurgies flying about.
There is a lot of information about the Novel Coronavirus on the internet, but Sarah Hunstead is the person parents need to listen to. Sarah is the Founding Director of CPR Kids and a mother of two.She is an expert at arming parents with what they need to know in order to keep their children safe and healthy. Sarah explains what we know about this Coronavirus to date, and whether we should be on alert.Relevant links: Department of Health: Coronavirus update at a glance
When you plan a holiday overseas, chances are you're consumed with thoughts about what clothes the kids will need and how you will all survive the flight. Sarah Hunstead from CPR Kids has thought about what you need to pack in terms of first aid so that you don't need to. Sarah gives us the rundown on what we need organise before we leave Australia and what to bring in our carry-on luggage.
Former emergency paediatric nurse and CEO of CPR Kids Sarah Hunstead joins podcaster and blogger Sean Szeps to chat about the week that was. On this episode that includes: Morals that went out the window once babies were born, planning for Halloween, the super power having children unlocked in you and the pleasure and pain points of staying at home. More info about our guests: Sarah Hunstead - on Instagram @cprkids and their online courses are at cprkids.com.au and Sean Szeps- on Instagram @seanszeps his new podcast can be found at Itunes or where ever you get your podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Headaches can lay you low, and for children they can be debilitating. But how can you tell when a headache is a result of not drinking enough water, and when is it something that requires medical attention? Sarah Hunstead, CEO of CPR Kids, talks about the signs and symptoms you should be aware of in your child when it comes to headaches.
Winter is a time of colds and coughs. But is there anything as frustrating as a small child with a cough? It can feel like there’s nothing you can do, especially through the dark of night as their cough keeps them awake and uncomfortable. Sarah Hunstead is a former paediatric nurse and the founder of CPR Kids. She talks about when coughs are just a cold, when they’re more worrying, and why children under six should not be given cough medicine.
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Once your child starts daycare or school, it's inevitable they will come into contact with some of the more common lurgies. Sarah Hunstead, CEO of CPR Kids, takes us through the most common ones you should look out for and how long you need to keep your child home. For a more comprehensive list of contagious diseases in kids, visit the NSW Government Health website.
Sarah Hunstead is the founder of CPR Kids. She was also a paediatric nurse in an emergency department for many years, which means she's seen what most commonly sends children to hospital. In this episode Sarah explains the most common things children choke on, and how you can avoid, or minimise the risk.
Sarah Hunstead from CPR Kids is a former pediatric emergency nurse. She has seen a huge array of head bumps in her time. In this interview she explains when a bump is minor and your child just needs some ice and TLC, and when it's time to visit the emergency department.
When the days get really hot, it's important that we regulate our baby's temperatures for them. Sarah Hunstead is a former paediatric nurse, mum of two and founder of CPR Kids. Sarah takes us through what we can do to keep our babies cool, and how to tell if they're dehydrated. You can find out more about CPR Kids at their website.
In the first year of life your baby's skin is soft, supple and sensitive. It will also, probably, have a lot of rashes. Sarah Hunstead is a former emergency paediatric nurse and founder of CPR Kids, an organisation that teaches first aid for the parents and carers of children. She explains the more common rashes you will see in the first year, and when you need to take your baby to see a doctor.
CPR Kids founder Sarah, cook and author Aaron join Shevonne to take down the gossip, to pick apart the news from the last seven days. The four topics in this episode are: Are working mothers more stressed than ever? Should you upload your birth video to Instagram? Would taking MDMA save your marriage? What's the one thing that you wish you had to have you #winning at life? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Innovator Diaries Podcast shares the stories of innovators and influencers from all areas and walks of life, to understand key aspects of success, and how people go from being good at what they do, to great and outstanding. Our aim is to bring you a story from an expert in each specific profession with the goal to inspire, educate others -especially for students- therefore becoming virtual mentors This will help you improve your own careers, business or lifestyle. We believe education is the most important tool anyone can receive and that it should be free and open to all. We have interviews and masterclasses in English and Spanish. Yes, a bilingual podcast.
The ocean is a beautiful place for our kids to explore, especially in an island country such as Australia. But we don't need to tell you that our oceans are home to several venomous marine creatures. To help us through the summer, we ask Sarah Hunstead from CPR Kids for all the info to get you through the summer unscathed.
In our Summer Series we're looking back at our favourite holiday tips and ideas to make your summer a smash. In this episode paediatric emergency nurse and founder of CPR Kids Sarah Hunstead drops in to remind us of all the important sun safety tips this summer. From rashies to sunscreen, keeping hydrated, and more.
Even the best of us can contract food poisoning despite our valiant efforts, and that includes kids too. Particularly in the warmer months, having a picnic in the sun is common, with meals sitting out in the sun all day.Sarah Hunstead from CPR Kids gives us the lowdown on how it happens and what to do to prevent vomiting!
Sarah Hunstead of CPR Kids and cook and author Aaron Harvie take on: The most mind-numbing TV show or YouTube channel your child watches, the criticism are around Serena Williams, a nine-year-old Aussie girl protesting the national anthem and the little white lies we tell our kids.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Being a new mum is a steep learning curve that no amount of baby books or unsolicited advice from random strangers can prepare you for. So looking back, as CPR Kids founder Sarah Hunstead can tell you, we all had some pretty embarrassing questions.On the podcast this week Sarah chats with the team about the time she was convinced her baby had worms in her poo and the graphic Googling that ensured.We also hear from Kelly Cull from Expedia about how to save money while travelling with kids in tow. It's never too early to start planning your summer holidays.instagramIn the newsThe team also chat about a new study that revealed first-born children are more socially and emotionally available. Cassie, who's raising three kids, understandably has some thoughts, and not all of them are positive.Meanwhile, Giles has a Christmas decoration rant, after experts reveal we should be putting our trees early this year.Mel also asks for advice after a bout of tough questions from her kids. What are you supposed to say when your five-year-old asks the options we have when we die? Show notesYour hosts are Mel Wilson and Cassie Hamer with special guest Giles Hardie and our huge thanks to Sarah Hunstead and Kelly Cull.This podcast was produced by Sinead Barrett and Nina Young.We've got a bit of a favour to ask; we'd love you to Subscribe to The Juggling Act in your podcast app and leave us a review. It only takes a few secs and helps other people discover The Juggling Act.Have you got a story that you think our listeners will want love? We'd like to hear from you! Email us at Kidspot.Editorial@news.com.au, join the conversation on the Kidspot Facebook page or tweet us at @KidspotSocialClick hereBrought to you by Children's Panadol, helping new mums through the first five years of parenthood. to find out more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sarah Hunstead of CPR Kids and Luke Escombe of The Vegetable Plot join Shevonne to lament and laugh their way through the past seven days of madness and mayhem for parents. In this episode they tackle the Coles plastic bag backflip saga, how do you resolve conflict in your relationships, why does having kids mean you never stop saying sorry, and the madness of getting out the door of a morning with kids.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How much sleep does a kid need? While The Parent Panelists and Shevonne Hunt take a week away from the mic, we've got a special episode of a brand new Babyology podcast everyone parent should listen to. Ain't That The Truth with paediatric emergency nurse and CPR Kids founder Sarah Hunstead helps sort fact from fiction when it comes to raising a healthy family. The first episode looks at just how much sleep a child needs per day.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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
After 3-year-old Alby Fox Davis tragically died after choking on a bouncy ball, we decide it's time to speak to an expert about exactly what you should if your child is choking. And is there really anything wrong with letting your kid play rugby? READ MORE Book a CPR Kids First Aid course Check out CPR Kids' Youtube Channel CONTACT US Your hosts are Holly Wainwright and Andrew Daddo. With special thanks to Chrstine Morgan. If you or someone you know is suffering from an eating disorder, call 1800 33 4673. And also to Sarah Hunstead, Founder of CPR Kids. Come yell at us ont he pod phone about all the things we got wrong. Or share your nails and fails! 02 8999 9386. Or fling us an e-mail. tgm@mamamia.com.au You can buy any book we mention at apple.co/mamamia This podcast was produced by Luca Lavigne for the Mamamia Women's Network. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
To get The Parent Panel as soon as it's available, make sure you subscribe to The Parent Panel podcast! We'll be putting it up here on Kinderling Conversation a few days later. In this episode Sarah Hunstead and Luke Escombe explore parental phone addiction, banning certain words from labour and childbirth, rough sports and having your own adventures after having kids.
Sarah Hunstead from CPR Kids and Luke Escombe from The Vegetable Plot join Shevonne Hunt to dish the dirt on the past week for parents. From whether or not parents phone use could be classed as "addiction", a Queensland hospital that banned certain phrases from being used in maternity and birthing suites, should little kids be allowed to play rugby, and what sort of adventures have you gone on since having children?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sarah Hunstead from CPR Kids talks about a new rashie she helped to design that will help adults with CPR for children.
Sarah Hunstead from CPR Kids drops in to remind us of all the important sun safety tips this summer.
Summer is an awesome time of the year with children, it's easier to get outside and who doesn't love a good sand castle? But summer comes with it's own "nasties"- mosquito bites, blue bottle stings, sand flies (to name a few). Sarah Hunstead from CPR Kids tells us how we can treat these stings and bites.
Sarah Hunstead from CPR Kids gives us some tips on how we can help our children when they get motion sickness, particularly as we head into road trip season for Summer!
Sarah Hunstead from CPR Kids takes us through what to be aware of this summer around pools, lakes, rivers and beaches (and some other water bodies you may not have thought of!)
These days there's an app for everything plus so many we end up downloading and never use. Sarah Hunstead from CPR kids discusses the top 6 most important apps she thinks you should have for emergencies, medical history, snake bites and more.
White panic is not a good response if your child suffers a bad accident. But as parents it can be really hard to keep calm when our kids are hurt. Sarah Hunstead from CPR Kids gives us some tips on keeping your cool when under pressure.
One of the first things you learn as a parent is that when day care starts, so do the lurgies. They normally fall under two categories; bacterial and viral; one you can treat and one you can't. Sarah Hunstead of CPR Kids takes us through infections, and what to do when one circulates your family.
Sarah Hunstead from CPR Kids gives insight into how to deal with accidents that can arise during the winter months.
Sarah Hunstead from CPR Kids takes us through when, and how to get a second medical opinion.
This week Kinderling's own Jason Treuen and Sarah Hunstead of CPR Kids, delve into topics like kids who drive cars,bringing babies to work, and how to deal with feuding siblings in the funniest way possible.
We know. Yuck. Who wants to think about deep wounds? But it's good to be prepared right? Sarah Hunstead from CPR Kids explains, in a calm and considered way, how to look after a wound if your child hurts themselves.
CPR Kids' Sarah Hunstead tells us what ear infections are, how they look and what to do if you think your child has one.
Allergies have been on the rise for the last decade, and it can be frightening not knowing what they might react to. Sarah Hunstead, CEO of CPR Kids, takes us through what to look out for, and what to do if our kids have an allergic reaction.