3 Things I Had to Unlearn as a Paediatric Nurse… Once I Became a Mum
' If you’d asked me years ago — deep in my role as a Paediatric Nurse Consultant — I would have said I was completely prepared for anything. I had the knowledge. The clinical experience. The exposure to emergencies, critical illness, and everything in between. But then I became a mum. And I quickly realised… real life doesn’t look like a hospital. There’s no team behind you. No monitors. No time to “think it through” when your child is unwell at 2am. Just you — and the decisi
Apr 273 min read
Why Helmets Are Non-Negotiable for Kids
******Please note that some images included may be confronting or distressing for some viewers. A Real-Life Head Injury Story (and What Every Parent Needs to Know). If your child rides a bike, scooter, balance bike or skateboard — this is for you. If your child rides a bike, scooter, balance bike or skateboard — this is for you. Helmets aren’t optional. They’re non-negotiable. And a recent incident with my own 5-year-old daughter was a powerful reminder of exactly why. A Real
Apr 214 min read
Winter Road Trips, Kids, and a Real-Life Conversation About Safety
I recently did a 6.5 hour road trip with kids — solo with my two children (aged 5 and 2) and our dog. Am I crazy?!?! I know right!! This is something we used to do every year when my husband was alive, and it felt really important for me to keep that tradition going. Somewhere between snack requests, toilet stops, and “are we there yet?” — it got me thinking about something not talked about enough in parenting, child safety, and first aid conversations : Choking risk in the
Apr 163 min read
