Children’s Rashes: Red Flags to Know, When to Worry & When to Act
Rashes are one of the most common reasons parents feel unsure, anxious, and stuck between “this is probably fine” and “do we need to get this checked… now?” And here’s the truth: most childhood rashes are harmless , short-lived, and part of growing up. But some rashes — especially when paired with other symptoms — can be signs of a child who is becoming unwell. This is where The Sick Sense comes in. It's not about naming the rash perfectly — it’s about recognising when a ra
Jan 94 min read
Gastro or Food Poisoning? Why the Label Matters Less Than the Red Flags
Over the Christmas break, I found myself on the other side of the fence — not as a paediatric nurse, but as the patient. I was struck down with what I’m still not entirely sure was gastroenteritis or food poisoning . What I do know is that for five solid days, my output was far greater than my input, and despite doing “all the right things,” I ended up spending 24 hours in hospital for rehydration and IV medications. I’m still waiting on my stool sample results to confirm th
Jan 94 min read
Sun Safety: Protecting Our Kids (and Ourselves)
We live in a country blessed with sunshine — but also one of the highest skin cancer rates in the world. For kids, the sun can be both...
Sep 23, 20253 min read
