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The PAEDS Blog

Child health, explained by the nurses who live it.

Practical articles on first aid, childhood illness and keeping kids safe — written by practicing paediatric nurses, not content writers.

Supporting Your Child After a Tonsillectomy

A parent-friendly guide to tonsillectomy recovery: pain relief, hydration, what's normal, and the warning signs that need urgent care.

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Are Your Staff Ready? Anaphylaxis Training Requirements For Schools

Victorian schools' anaphylaxis training requirements: mandatory staff training, supervisor obligations, device storage rules, and the new 2026 Neffy requirements.

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Questions Parents Should Ask Before Allowing Sleepovers

The questions to ask before your child's first sleepover — supervision, safety, routines — with natural conversation starters for each.

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Hitting the Road: A Family Road Trip to Queensland with Kids

Tried-and-tested tips for the great Aussie drive north with kids: packing, camp cooking, bathroom hacks, bugs, and the first aid kit that never leaves the car.

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Parental Instincts. Why They Can Save a Life.

New research from The Lancet confirms what parents have always known: your gut feeling about your sick child is one of the strongest indicators of serious illness.

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Camping with kids- what you need to know

Practical tips for camping with kids in Australia: what to pack, safety essentials, rainy day ideas and fun activities for a memorable family adventure.

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Technology and kids: A Guide for Parents

Seven practical tips for introducing technology to primary school-aged kids, covering parental controls, online safety and healthy screen habits.

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Preparing Children for Hospital Visits

Top tips to prepare your child for a hospital visit, from open communication and medical play to comfort items and helpful resources.

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Essential Tips for Successful Toilet Training: Expert Advice

Expert advice on toilet training: recognising readiness signs, building routine, positive reinforcement and handling accidents with patience.

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Hospital stays with children: How to cope and how to prepare

Ten practical tips to help parents and children cope with hospital stays, from preparation and comfort items to routines and support.

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Type 1 diabetes in Children

What parents need to know about Type 1 diabetes in children: symptoms, diagnosis, daily management and where to find support.

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Navigating Developmental Concerns: A Comprehensive Guide for Australian Parents

A guide for Australian parents worried about their child's development, covering early steps, NDIS funding, MCH services and private support options.

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Code brown: A Guide to Managing Constipation in Children

Why children get constipated, the signs to watch for, and practical strategies to get your child's bowel habits back on track.

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Understanding Pediatric Sepsis: A Guide for Parents

A parent's guide to paediatric sepsis: what it is, the warning signs to recognise, and how to respond quickly if you suspect it.

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Why is my baby blue at birth?

Why newborns can look blue at birth, how their circulation changes after the first breath, and the warning signs that need urgent care.

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Choosing Sunscreen for Kids: Safety, Efficacy, and Fun in the Sun

How to choose the right sunscreen for kids: broad-spectrum protection, SPF 30+, physical vs chemical formulas, water resistance and application tips.

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Understanding Paediatric Head Injuries: Key Points Every Parent Should Know

Key points every parent should know about children's head injuries: prevention, warning signs, when to seek help and how to treat head bumps.

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Book recommendations for kids

Our favourite books to help prepare kids for doctors, dentists, hospital visits and medical procedures, plus distraction and regulation picks.

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Spring into Asthma Action

What asthma looks like in children: spring triggers, symptoms, diagnosis, relievers and preventers, spacer tips and asthma first aid steps.

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