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16/12/2025

Today’s unwanted gift: painful sunburn. Australia’s sun is harsh, and when it comes to sun safety, prevention is always best.

Sunscreen
• Use SPF 30 or higher, broad spectrum
• Apply generously: about 7 teaspoons (35 mL) for an adult full body
• Use ½ teaspoon for face, neck, and ears
• Apply 20 minutes before sun exposure
• Reapply every 2 hours, and after swimming or sweating

First aid for sunburn
• Get out of the sun straight away
• Cool the skin with cool running water for 20 minutes
• Apply a moisturiser or aloe vera
• Increase fluids
• Seek medical advice for blistering, fever, chills, or severe pain, especially in children

14/12/2025

I am angry. I am overwhelmed. I am sad. I am carrying all the feelings many of us are holding right now. 💔

It is so easy to get lost in the darkness. But more than anything, this is the moment to look for the light. These acts are designed to cause harm, fear, and division. We cannot let them succeed.

Now more than ever, we choose unity. We choose compassion. We stand together against hate.

If you are looking for something practical to do:
Support the helpers and affected community
• Donate to verified victim support funds or community relief appeals
• Support local Bondi businesses and workers impacted
• Leave messages of thanks for first responders, retail staff, and security teams

Care for people emotionally
• Check in on people who may be especially shaken, including teens and young adults
• Offer to sit with someone, walk with them, or help with childcare or meals
• Give people permission to feel whatever they are feeling without trying to fix it

Be intentional with media and conversation
• Limit doom scrolling and step away when it becomes too much
• Share accurate information only and avoid speculation
• Call out harmful narratives calmly and redirect toward empathy

Create moments of light
• Light a candle or attend a vigil
• Write a note of gratitude or hope and share it
• Do something kind anonymously

Look after yourself
• Ground yourself through routine, movement, prayer, or quiet
• Talk to someone if the weight feels heavy
• Rest without guilt

Be thoughtful with your words. Hug your kids. Hold your people close. And never take safety, kindness, or community for granted. ❤️

13/12/2025

The fifth day of Christmas is a scary one. The lost child.

Losing a child, even for a moment, is possibly one of the most gut-wrenching things that can happen to you as a parent. There is no feeling like it, and you will never ever forget that moment. I lost my child at the beach when he was two years old, and I will take that feeling to the grave.

➡️Summer crowds are exciting but they are also loud, busy, and overwhelming, and that is when kids can disappear in seconds. Simple steps really matter.

👚Dress children in bright, distinctive clothing and take a quick photo before you head into a busy space. 📝Set a clear plan so they know to stop, stay put, and look for a uniformed worker or another parent if they cannot see you.
📞Teach them their name and your phone number, or use a wristband if they are little.
👉🏻Pick a meeting point when you arrive, keep physical connection in crowds, slow down during transitions, and do frequent head counts.
‼️Technology can help, but it should never replace your eyes, your instincts, or preparation.
📣Crowded places have systems in place, so if the unthinkable happens, act immediately and ask for help.

✨These small, practical steps can make the difference between a scare you recover from quickly and a moment that stays with you forever

10/12/2025

Summer holidays mean hot BBQ plates, lots of hot coffee (hopefully!), sizzling sand and lots of extra bare skin everywhere.

Burns can happen in seconds, and often when everyone’s distracted celebrating.

If it happens,
💦cool the burn under running water for 20 minutes, 👗take off anything still hot like clothing or jewellery and
🩹cover with a clean non stick dressing.

🚩Get it checked if there are blisters, no pain, it’s bigger than a 20 cent coin, or on hands, feet, face or sensitive regions.

For more tips, listen to Childhood Burns 101 on Prepared not Scared🎙️

08/12/2025

Today’s gift ~ Gastro 🎁🤢

’Tis the season for tummy bugs… and this one spreads quickly.

Fluids first, comfy rest, and hand washing is your secret weapon.

Soap + warm water + 20 seconds before food, after nappies and after changing clothes or linen makes a huge difference in the spread.

Track hydration- ins and outs and offer small frequent sips of fluid.

What’s your go to for gastro rehydration? We love .co and making our rehydration jelly. Recipe below:

Gelatine
Hydration powder
Water

➡️ Make your hydration drink up to 200ml
➡️ Follow gelatine powder instructions and add to hydration solution
➡️Refrigerate until set

Send all your hacks this way!!!

And check out the gastro ep on prepared not scared! We chat through red flags, when to get help an what you can do at home to support your little ones

07/12/2025

Today’s gift: FEVER 🎁

Just because it’s holiday season doesn’t mean sickness takes a break. Fevers can pop up right when plans are full and energy is low.

Swipe through to learn what’s normal, when to worry and how to help your little one feel more comfortable. And if you want a deeper dive, catch the fever episode of Prepared Not Scared 🎙️

04/12/2025

In the lead up to Christmas, the overwhelm is real sometimes.

This is for anyone who might need this reminder.

Extra catch ups
Another PJ day at school
When you don’t want your baby passed around like a hot potato
When you’re not ready to face that person yet
When you feel pressured to take on something else even though you don’t need it

Keep an ear out for the next ep of Prepared not Scared for more mic drops. 🎙️🎙️

26/11/2025

When we press on the sternum during CPR we’re pushing directly over the heart so every compression helps pump blood to the brain and vital organs. Aiming for the sternum keeps the force centred, protects the ribs, and gives the best chance of keeping someone alive until help arrives.

You literally become a lifesaving pump! It’s important to get it right! If you need some practice, contact us to find out where you can join one of our courses.

21/11/2025

Is it just me… or has the market gone even wilder for new parents this Black Friday?

Everywhere you look there’s a must-have deal, a bundle that promises to change your life, or a discount that makes you wonder if you should grab it just in case.

And honestly, it can be impossible to figure out what’s actually worth it and what ends up in the cupboard after two weeks.

But here’s the thing
Every parent has that one investment they look back on and think
That. Was. Worth. Every. Cent.

So with Black Friday chaos in full swing, I want to know

🎙️What was your best investment as a new parent?🎙️

Something that saved your sanity, made life easier, helped you feel prepared, or genuinely lived up to the hype.

Share it below your tip might save another parent money, stress, and a whole lot of regret buys.

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