First Aid Tips

Knocked out tooth, first aid Accidents happen a lot in our family. Is that because of the sex of the offspring (all boys)? Or is it more about their wild, adventurous souls? I suspect the latter. So it wasn’t entirely  surprising when the youngest managed to fall onto another person’s knee while jumping on the trampoline some time ago. Although, it was a bit unexpected to see one tooth pushed up into the gum and another out of the socket. Now I'm running the first aid files i

Earlier this year, we had what I now call “The Great Steak Incident.” You know where this is going, right?! Mike decided to cook himself a big, fat, juicy steak. The oil was shimmering, the pan was hot, and everything was going perfectly - right up until he threw the steak into the pan like it was a discus. You can probably guess what happened next. Hot oil met bare hand, and the kitchen briefly turned into a bubbly pseudo-fireworks display. Most people would have dropped the

You’d think after all these years of cycling, he’d see a curb coming. But no!!! One moment he’s cruising, the next he’s performing a spectacular over-the-handlebars stunt worthy of Cirque du Soleil. He landed squarely on his kneecap. By the time he’d got himself home, his knee was the size of a grapefruit. So, like any good first aid household, we went straight for the frozen peas — basically permanent residents in our freezer. Perfect for sprains, bumps, and  dinner emergenc

Usually when I (Gail) say “What’s my husband done now?”  you'd be expecting to hear about his ongoing battle with spatial awareness, resulting in another bleeding bit, head bump or missing part to contend with. But sometimes what he’s done now - is gone quiet. Depression can look like nothing’s wrong: just a man sitting, or sleeping, or staring at a screen more. But as a wife, you learn the signs. The stillness. The pull-back. The moments where his spark dulls, and your heart

Why head injury First Aid for Home? Mike is a tall man. But he married a short woman. Short women don’t understand the everyday dangers tall men face… doorframes, car boots, cupboard corners. He’s even managed to bang his head while lying down. Still, we do appreciate them for their light bulb changing ability, clearing the ceiling cobwebs, and hiding the kids’ Christmas presents. The downside of being tall? He bangs his head. A lot. We’ve had the head-shaking knocks, the car

The community garden I helped to run for 5 years. The sun is out, the soil is warming, and the roses are calling. It ’s springtime in Ōtautahi | Christchurch and all across Aotearoa | New Zealand. As we head back into our gardens, it’s a good time to brush up on a bit of practical first aid. Because while gardening is great for our wellbeing, it can also bring a few seasonal hazards. Rose Pruning - A Real Pain If you’ve ever tangled with a rose bush, you’ll know how sharp th