Kids Health Matters

With rising rates of allergies in Australian children, many parents are struggling to navigate the growing minefield of allergy information and advice that’s out there. If you’re confused about when to introduce your child to nuts, whether it’s wise to avoid certain foods altogether or the difference between a contact and allergic reaction, you’re not alone. Be sure to tune into this episode of Ki...

An unexpected health emergency for a baby, child or young person can be traumatic, especially if it involves a trip to the emergency department (ED). While we hope you will never have to visit the Perth Children’s Hospital (PCH) ED, in the event you do, it can help to know what to expect when you arrive. In this special two-part episode of Kids Health Matters we join Paediatric Emergency Specialis...

An unexpected health emergency for a baby, child or young person can be traumatic, especially if it involves a trip to the emergency department (ED). While we hope you will never have to visit the Perth Children’s Hospital (PCH) ED , in the event you do, it can help to know what to expect when you arrive. In this special two-part episode of Kids Health Matters we join Paediatric Emergency Speciali...

Parenting a child of any age can be overwhelming at the best of times. Knowing who to turn to for trusted and consistent advice and support is key to navigating the challenges. In this episode of Kids Health Matters our guest expert discusses why ‘milestones matter’ and how invaluable child health nurses can be in supporting parents and carers. The Kids Health Matters podcast series provides valua...

Inattention, impulsivity and distractibility tend to dominate discussion around attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). But children with ADHD can also be creative, delightful and innovative according to one of our State’s leading experts on this neurodevelopmental disorder. Dr Brad Jongeling, Medical Head of the Child Development Service at the Child and Adolescent Health Service (CAHS)...

Inattention, impulsivity and distractibility tend to dominate discussion around attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). But children with ADHD can also be creative, delightful and innovative according to one of our State’s leading experts on this neurodevelopmental disorder. Dr Brad Jongeling, Medical Head of the Child Development Service at the Child and Adolescent Health Service (CAHS)...

Following on from the previous episode, CAMHS Clinical Nurse Specialist Veronica Plej is back for Part 2 of this important conversation. She is here to tell us all about CAMHS Crisis Connect and how the service can help to support a young person experiencing a mental health crisis. The team behind the service are dedicated and expert mental health professionals who are an excellent source of advic...

Supporting a young person experiencing a mental health crisis is a distressing reality for many parents and carers. Where can you turn for help? How do you respond? How do you offer support? In the latest episode of Kids Health Matters our guest expert answers these and other difficult questions and provides insight and advice to help understand and support a young person in crisis. Clinical Nurse...

The latest episode of Kids Health Matters explores the topic most likely to keep parents awake at night – sleep. Parents commonly ask what’s normal? Are there any golden rules and when is melatonin useful? In this discussion our sleep experts answer these questions and gently guide listeners through their advice on how to best support sleep for babies through to teens. Spotting sleep concerns that...

In this episode of Kids Health Matters we lift the lid on vaping to help parents feel confident in tackling one of the hottest health topics of our time.   How addictive are vapes? What damage can vaping cause and should adults be concerned about the impact of vaping around children? Our guest experts team up to tackle these questions and: recommend strategies to discuss vaping with youn...

Caring for a child with any illness can be daunting. When that illness is anxiety or depression, it can particularly intimidating.  When do you intervene? How do you intervene and what can you do to ensure your child’s safety?   For the answers to these and other difficult questions, join Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services Psychiatrist Dr Karena Tansey for the first episode...

Introducing Kids Health Matters, a brand-new podcast by the Child and Adolescent Health Service (CAHS). We know there’s so much information about child health, wellbeing and development out there and we want to make it easier for Western Australian parents and carers to know where to turn for evidence-based health advice you can trust. Kids Health Matters is hosted by Dani Shuey, broadcaster and m...