From Panic to Prepared: How to Handle Sick Kids with Confidence -with Penny from Sick Happens

In this episode, Rebecca from Rural Child Health sits down with Penny from Sick Happens — a seasoned peadiatric nurse, educator, and mum — to talk all things childhood illness. While Rebecca works primarily in the well-baby space, Penny thrives in the trenches of managing unwell children, and she’s on a mission to take the fear out of sickness for parents everywhere. Together, they explore: - The difference between illness management and first aid (and why both matter) - Why sickness is inevitable and how to feel less overwhelmed when it hits your home - The mental load of decision-making for parents during illness and how Penny’s resources can help reduce it - The importance of knowing your child and communicating that to healthcare providers - How Penny created a role that didn’t exist — and turned her passion for parent education into a powerful resource that’s now helping families and clinicians alike Whether you're a brand-new parent navigating your baby's first fever or a seasoned mum who's sick of second-guessing when to go to the doctor, this episode will leave you feeling more confident, empowered, and prepared. 🔗 Connect with Penny on Instagram @sick.happens 📘 Grab her downloadable resources & explore her courses at sickhappenseducation.com