How prepared are you for an emergency situation? It can be scary to think about, but there's nothing more important than knowing what to do if something goes wrong with your child.

Nikki Jurcutz started her career as a paramedic, and was shocked to find so many parents she met did not know basic first aid like CPR. So she and her sister, Rachel, started Tiny Hearts Education, to empower parents with the knowledge they need to act in an emergency.

She joins Tegan and Leigh to talk about her time as a paramedic, starting Tiny Hearts and some safety tips that every parent should know.

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Host: Leigh Campbell & Tegan Natoli

Guest: Nikki Jurcutz

Producer: Emmeline Peterson

Audio Engineer: Rhiannon Mooney

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