Welcome to The Family Health podcast with Mini First Aid. Each week, our founder Kate will be talking with a guest leading expert about the family health issues that matter to you.
Everything you ever needed to know about conditions and healthcare topics that affect your family. If you are looking for information, advice, tips and reassurance about family health, you’ll find it all in these super helpful, honest conversations.
Series 4 of the Family Health Podcast by Mini First Aid is sponsored by Things Happen, a trusted broker which offers the best financial advice to help parents and their families make informed decisions, ensuring a secure and tax-efficient future for their children.
The team at Things Happen consists of highly qualified financial experts who can guide you through the different types of life insurance policies to consider as your family expands, taking the stress out of decision-making by finding the best deals. If you already have life insurance Things Happen will carefully review your existing policy to ensure it still meets your family's needs, giving you peace of mind, knowing your family is fully protected.
And finally, if reviewing your life insurance is still on your to-do list, take time to get in touch with an experienced Things Happen financial advisor today.
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How do you know when your child has a cold or the flu or something even more serious?
Children regularly pick up coughs and viruses and it can be tricky to understand when to worry, how to soothe symptoms and when to keep your child at home - this week’s episode has the answers!
We chatted to Dr Lillie Parker, an NHS paediatrician, about winter colds and flu and about the RSV virus which can cause the more serious condition of bronchiolitis.
Filled with tips, advice and information, we know this episode will be super helpful and strike a chord with every parent or carer this autumn/winter season!
Mini First Aid Family First Aid Kit - Platinum Award winning first aid kit, voted a Best Buy in the Loved By Parents Awards 2021, is a comprehensive first aid kit for all the family. Containing 115 essential items, it is ideal for keeping in your car or at home for any first aid emergencies.
Series 4 of the Family Health Podcast by Mini First Aid is sponsored by Things Happen, a trusted broker which offers the best financial advice to help parents and their families make informed decisions, ensuring a secure and tax-efficient future for their children.
The team at Things Happen consists of highly qualified financial experts who can guide you through the different types of life insurance policies to consider as your family expands, taking the stress out of decision-making by finding the best deals. If you already have life insurance Things Happen will carefully review your existing policy to ensure it still meets your family's needs, giving you peace of mind, knowing your family is fully protected.
And finally, if reviewing your life insurance is still on your to-do list, take time to get in touch with an experienced Things Happen financial advisor today.
Episode 31: Anaemia & Mastitis
Saison 1 · Épisode 31
mardi 19 novembre 2024 • Durée 44:04
In this episode, Kate chats with Cathy Tabner, Parent Education Midwife at My Expert Midwife who has helped and advised hundreds of women about breastfeeding and knows all there is to know about anaemia and mastitis.
If you, or your loved one, has ever suffered from mastitis and/or anaemia, you will know how painful and awful it can make you feel. Cathy explains what these conditions are, why they are common in the postpartum period and has great advice and tips on what to do to help alleviate the symptoms of both conditions.
If you are pregnant or have newly given birth, or you are supporting someone on their prenatal or postpartum journey, this conversation is not to be missed.
Watch Cathy’s lymphatic drainage massage demonstration in this episode on our YouTube channel or find for lymphatic drainage massage videos.
Episode 30: Weaning & Nutrition
Saison 1 · Épisode 30
lundi 15 juillet 2024 • Durée 26:28
Weaning is a huge milestone for babies as they move from a liquid, milk diet to eating solid foods. We know that breast and formula milk contain everything baby needs to grow and thrive, but when that milk consumption drops and food takes over, what nutrients do children or little ones need and how can we make sure that they're going to get enough of them?
Today we chat with Aliya Porter, a Registered Nutritionist and a mum of three who runs Porter Nutrition and Weaning Centre. We discuss how to give your baby the best nutritional start and also how to help create lifelong good habits when it comes to diet and nutrition.
If you are about to start weaning or you are already there, you will find this conversation incredibly helpful and reassuring.
Porter Nutrition and Weaning Centre and offers you the opportunity to have support to eat healthily around your busy schedule and on a budget that suits you. Check out all the resources and services on offer at Porter Nutrition (for over 5s and adults) here and for everything relating to weaning and under 5s, check out Aliya’s Weaning Centre website here
In today's Family Health Podcast episode, we delve into the complex landscape of dementia, a condition that not only affects individuals directly but also ripples through the lives of their loved ones.
We chat with Dr Abhi Inglis, a Specialty Doctor in Old Age Psychiatry who explains what dementia is, some of the more common early signs and symptoms and how we can best help our loved one.
We also hear from Jayne Sibley whose parents both had dementia and sadly died with this condition. Jayne talks to us about the emotional, financial, and practical burdens carried by those balancing the demands of caregiving with the progression of dementia.
If you are part of the so-called ‘sandwich generation’, caught between caring for ageing parents and supporting your own children, we know this conversation will strike a chord and we hope you take comfort and help from the information and resources signposted in this episode.
Find out more about dementia and access support here:
Jayne Sibley is CEO and Co-Founder of Sibstar, the UK’s first debit card and app designed specifically for people living with dementia. Jayne launched Sibstar in 2023 after caring for her parents, both of whom were living with dementia. Sibstar helps people living with dementia to safely retain their financial independence for longer. Sibstar recently appeared on Dragons’ Den, receiving significant investment
Episode 28: Eating Disorders
Saison 1 · Épisode 28
lundi 1 juillet 2024 • Durée 45:12
In today’s digital society, children are bombarded with images of supposed perfection. According to recent statistics from the NHS, the struggle with body image and food among young people has surged alarmingly in recent years, with children as young as six years old being diagnosed with an eating disorder.
Behind these numbers lie stories of silent battles, where young minds grapple with complex emotions and societal pressures that often remain unseen and misunderstood.
In today’s episode of the Family Health Podcast, we chat with Olivia, a body image coach and Pernille, Founder and CEO of MindBlossom about eating disorders.
This episode comes with a gentle warning that both Olivia and Pernille share their own personal struggles with eating disorders as well as talking to us more generally about what might be going on in a young person's mind that might drive them towards an eating disorder and those sometimes subtle signs that your child might be struggling.
Olivia Bowden is Founder of Body Image Coach, supporting eating disorders and BDD in schools, click here to find out more about her work.
Olivia’s A-Z online free self help platform Dear Heart Column can be accessed here if you need support with general life difficulties.
Our Dragons’ Den mentor Sara Davies MBE had gestational diabetes in both of her pregnancies and talks to us today about the guilt she felt when first diagnosed and what she has since learned about this condition that affects around 5% of pregnant women in the UK.
We are also joined by Cathy Tabner of My Expert Midwife whose knowledge of gestational diabetes, and more widely about pregnancy and your body when you are pregnant, is unsurpassed!
This conversation covers mum guilt, pregnancy hormones, how the placenta works, what happens in your body when pregnant, how your diet can help control gestational diabetes and much more.
Any pregnant woman can develop gestational diabetes so if you are expecting a baby or may do in the future, you need to hear this conversation.
*Please note, this episode references Dr Michael Mosley’s work, in particular his blood sugar diet. This episode was recorded prior to his tragic death.
If you love this episode, please share and leave us a podcast review, and don’t forget to subscribe on your favourite podcast platform so that you never miss these important family health conversations.
Check out all the guidance and resources from Diabetes UK here on their website, in particular this page on gestational diabetes and learn more from Diabetes UK about the and read the NHS information page for gestational diabetes and learn about the drug Metformin
Episode 26: Autism
Saison 3 · Épisode 26
lundi 17 juin 2024 • Durée 38:29
In the UK, approximately 1 in every 100 children is diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). This number is probably lower than the reality as many families don’t want or think they need an official diagnosis. Behind these numbers lie stories of resilience, uniqueness, and often, misunderstanding.
In this episode of the Family Health Podcast, we delve into the world of autism in children. We chat with Dr Hannah Hobson, a lecturer in psychology and lead of the EMERALD research lab about what autism is, how it is diagnosed and is autism really more prevalent now than a few decades ago?
This conversation goes beyond the statistics, exploring the real-life experiences of families, the challenges they face, and the immense potential that lies within each child. Parents of autistic children and non-autistic children alike will get something out of this chat and we hope that it helps everyone to understand neurodiversity a little bit better.
Dr Hannah Hobson, Lecturer in Psychology. Hannah is a lecturer at the University of York where she directs the Masters in Development, Disorders and Clinical Practice. She leads the EMERALD lab, which stands for Emotions and MEntal health Research in Autism and Language Disorders, you can find out more about their work here
The Curly Hair Project is an organisation that helps people on the autistic spectrum and the people around them.
Episode 25: Sports Nutrition in Teens and Pre-teens
Saison 3 · Épisode 25
lundi 10 juin 2024 • Durée 47:29
If your child takes part in any kind of sport or leisure activity, you will know how much of their time outside of school is dedicated to these activities and how this impacts their diet, from the lack of time to sit and eat proper meals to the type and amount of food they eat.
It is hard enough as parents to know what nutrients and vitamins our tweens and teens need and how much to feed them; adding in a fussy eater or a training schedule that requires particular energy sources at particular times means supporting their nutritional needs alongside their lifestyle becomes a huge, confusing juggle.
Today on the Family Health Podcast, we chat with Lou Matera of Youth Sport Nutrition and Dan Richardson, a Performance Nutritionist who has worked extensively with young elite athletes.
How much food your child needs, what types of vitamins and nutrients they need, when they should be eating to support their activities and how to get your child to take responsibility for their diet - these are all answered in today’s podcast episode. It’s an eye-opener for parents and children alike, make sure your young athlete listens in too!
Connect with Dan Richardson on LinkedIn and follow DRN (Dan Richardson Nutrition) on Instagram
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Episode 24: Car Seat Safety
Saison 3 · Épisode 24
lundi 3 juin 2024 • Durée 32:17
What are the laws around baby & child car seats? When should you switch to a forward-facing seat? When can your child sit up front with you? We might think we know the answers to these questions but this Family Health Podcast episode is here to dispel any doubts and give you the straight-up facts about car seat safety for your little ones.
In this episode, we chat with Luisa Rollins-Svenson, Consumer and Trade Marketing Manager at Graco UK who has a wealth of knowledge about car seat rules, regulations and best practices. No more guessing and googling if what your children are sitting on is safe and legal!
Graco has been supporting growing families around the world for nearly 70 years. Graco understand what you're going through because they are parents, too. Their goal is to help make every moment, from the big milestones to the everyday experiences, a bit better with trusted and innovative products that are safe, durable and designed to grow with your child
Mini First Aid is an award-winning, Dragons’ Den winning business bringing vital first aid training to parents, carers and workers across the UK. You can find out more about our wide range of first aid classes and courses
Episode 23: Asthma
Saison 3 · Épisode 23
lundi 27 mai 2024 • Durée 32:50
Having asthma may once have been seen as a weakness or something to be pitied for, but is this still the case? What do we now know about the causes and treatment of asthma? Is there still some level of embarrassment for children living with asthma today?
Asthma is the most common long-term medical condition in children in the UK, affecting around 1 in 11 young people. Chances are there is at least one person in your child’s school or nursery class living with asthma. In fact, the UK has some of the highest rates of asthma in the world with over 5 million people living with the condition, including over 1 million children.
In today’s Family Health Podcast episode, we talk to Dr Greg Burch, an A&E doctor and CEO of Tiny Medical Apps which supports the NHS and charities with digital solutions to help people manage long term conditions at home. We also chat with Ambreen, whose young daughter lives with asthma, about her symptoms, treatment and the impact this has on her life.
If your child has ever felt embarrassed about having asthma or needing to use an inhaler, you will want to hear about the new digital technology that could empower them and give them autonomy over the management of their condition.
Asthma is so common that it’s really important that we all have an understanding of what it is like for our friends and family living with this condition, and how we can best look out for them. A brilliant episode, not to be missed!
NHS guidance on taking medicines while breastfeeding
Mini First Aid Family First Aid Kit - Platinum Award winning first aid kit, voted a Best Buy in the Loved By Parents Awards 2021, is a comprehensive first aid kit for all the family. Containing 115 essential items, it is ideal for keeping in your car or at home for any first aid emergencies.
Series 4 of the Family Health Podcast by Mini First Aid is sponsored by Things Happen, a trusted broker which offers the best financial advice to help parents and their families make informed decisions, ensuring a secure and tax-efficient future for their children.
The team at Things Happen consists of highly qualified financial experts who can guide you through
Here are links to some of the articles and resources discussed in today’s episode:
Mini First Aid is an award-winning, Dragons’ Den winning business bringing vital first aid training to parents, carers and workers across the UK. You can find out more about our wide range of first aid classes and courses here
Mini First Aid first aid kits are designed to meet all your family’s first aid needs. With a range of sizes available, you can keep our kits at home and take them out and about with you on day trips with your little ones. Browse our full range of kits here
Series 3 of the Family Health Podcast by Mini First Aid is sponsored by Savlon Scar Prevention Gel. Savlon has been trusted by the nation for generations and can help the whole family with the range of products available. Savlon Scar Prevention Gel helps soothe pain, promote faster healing, and reduce the likelihood of scarring.
Mini First Aid is an award-winning, Dragons’ Den winning business bringing vital first aid training to parents, carers and workers across the UK. You can find out more about our wide range of first aid classes and courses here
Mini First Aid first aid kits are designed to meet all your family’s first aid needs. With a range of sizes available, you can keep our kits at home and take them out and about with you on day trips with your little ones. Browse our full range of kits here
Series 3 of the Family Health Podcast by Mini First Aid is sponsored by Savlon Scar Prevention Gel. Savlon has been trusted by the nation for generations and can help the whole family with the range of products available. Savlon Scar Prevention Gel helps soothe pain, promote faster healing, and reduce the likelihood of scarring.
Pernille’s company Mind Blossom which strives to prevent and combat mental illness through mental health education and fostering community support. Find out more here
Learn more about Pernille and her professional services here on her website.
If you would like to learn more about Pernille’s research click here and about her scholarly publications here.
For more information about the different types of eating disorders and links to useful resources, check out the NHS information page.
Mini First Aid is an award-winning, Dragons’ Den winning business bringing vital first aid training to parents, carers and workers across the UK. You can find out more about our wide range of first aid classes and courses here
Mini First Aid first aid kits are designed to meet all your family’s first aid needs. With a range of sizes available, you can keep our kits at home and take them o
Mini First Aid is an award-winning, Dragons’ Den winning business bringing vital first aid training to parents, carers and workers across the UK. You can find out more about our wide range of first aid classes and courses here Mini First Aid first aid kits are designed to meet all your family’s first aid needs. With a range of sizes available, you can keep our kits at home and take them out and about with you on day trips with your little ones. Browse our full range of kits here
Series 3 of the Family Health Podcast by Mini First Aid is sponsored by Savlon Scar Prevention Gel. Savlon has been trusted by the nation for generations and can help the whole family with the range of products available.
Read Hannah’s guest blog on autism for Mini First Aid here
Mini First Aid is an award-winning, Dragons’ Den winning business bringing vital first aid training to parents, carers and workers across the UK. You can find out more about our wide range of first aid classes and courses here
Mini First Aid first aid kits are designed to meet all your family’s first aid needs. With a range of sizes available, you can keep our kits at home and take them out and about with you on day trips with your little ones. Browse our full range of kits here
Series 3 of the Family Health Podcast by Mini First Aid is sponsored by Savlon Scar Prevention Gel. Savlon has been trusted by the nation for generations and can help the whole family with the range of products available. Savlon Scar Prevention Gel helps soothe pain, promote faster healing, and reduce the likelihood of scarring.
Mini First Aid is an award-winning, Dragons’ Den winning business bringing vital first aid training to parents, carers and workers across the UK. You can find out more about our wide range of first aid classes and courses here
Mini First Aid first aid kits are designed to meet all your family’s first aid needs. With a range of sizes available, you can keep our kits at home and take them out and about with you on day trips with your little ones. Browse our full range of kits here
Series 3 of the Family Health Podcast by Mini First Aid is sponsored by Savlon Scar Prevention Gel. Savlon has been trusted by the nation for generations and can help the whole family with the range of products available. Savlon Scar Prevention Gel helps soothe pain, promote faster healing, and reduce the likelihood of scarring.
Mini First Aid first aid kits are designed to meet all your family’s first aid needs. With a range of sizes available, you can keep our kits at home and take them out and about with you on day trips with your little ones. Browse our full range of kits here
Series 3 of the Family Health Podcast by Mini First Aid is sponsored by Savlon Scar Prevention Gel. Savlon has been trusted by the nation for generations and can help the whole family with the range of products available. Savlon Scar Prevention Gel helps soothe pain, promote faster healing, and reduce the likelihood of scarring.
Learn a bit more about the Digital Health Passport and about the NHS National bundle of care for children and young people with asthma here and connect with Dr Greg Burch here on LinkedIn
Mini First Aid is an award-winning, Dragons’ Den winning business bringing vital first aid training to parents, carers and workers across the UK. You can find out more about our wide range of first aid classes and courses here
Mini First Aid first aid kits are designed to meet all your family’s first aid needs. With a range of sizes available, you can keep our kits at home and take them out and about with you on day trips with your little ones. Browse our full range of kits here
Series 3 of the Family Health Podcast by Mini First Aid is sponsored by Savlon Scar Prevention Gel. Savlon has been trusted by the nation for generations and can help the whole family with the range of products available. Savlon Scar Prevention Gel helps soothe pain, promote faster healing, and reduce the likelihood of scarring.
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