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KidsHealth content collections show all content for a chosen topic. You can also use our site-wide keyword search or browse Health topics A to Z.

  • KidsHealth QR Code Poster - Pneumonia Animation

    To give others easy access to KidsHealth's animation on pneumonia, you can share a QR code poster. You can watch the animation in English, Samoan, Tongan or te reo Māori. Anyone can scan the QR code with their phone and go straight to the KidsHealth pneumonia animation in their preferred language. 
  • KidsHealth QR Code Poster - Croup Animation

    To give others easy access to KidsHealth's animation on croup, you can share a QR code poster. You can watch the animation in English, Samoan, Tongan or te reo Māori. Anyone can scan the QR code with their phone and go straight to the KidsHealth croup animation in their preferred language. 
  • KidsHealth QR Code Poster - Bronchiolitis Animation

    To give others easy access to KidsHealth's animation on bronchiolitis, you can share a QR code poster. You can watch the animation in English, Samoan, Tongan or te reo Māori. Anyone can scan the QR code with their phone and go straight to the KidsHealth bronchiolitis animation in their preferred language. 
  • KidsHealth QR Code Poster - Skin Infections In Tamariki

    To give others easy access to KidsHealth's skin infection content, you can share a QR code poster. Anyone can scan the QR code with their phone and go straight to the KidsHealth sleep problems content. 
  • Taking Warfarin For Rheumatic Heart Disease

    Find out about taking the steps to taking warfarin if you have rheumatic heart disease.
  • Warfarin Guide For Rheumatic Heart Disease

    This information is for tamariki (children), rangatahi (young people), parents and whānau. It's designed to help you and your whānau navigate the journey ahead after your child has been started on warfarin for rheumatic heart disease. You can review this information with the health professionals caring for your child.
  • Sever's Disease

    Sever’s disease is the most common cause of heel pain in tamariki (children). Symptoms include heel pain and swelling.
  • Diabetes Technology

    A lot of exciting changes are happening in 2024 with diabetes technology in Aotearoa New Zealand. Pharmac – Te Pātaka Whaioranga has announced that funding for continuous glucose monitors (CGMs), insulin pumps, and insulin pump consumables are available for people with type 1 diabetes (from 1 October 2024).
  • Screen Time - Keeping Children Safe Online

    As tamariki (children) and rangatahi (young people) use more digital technology, it's important to teach them about online safety. Check some information and resources to help you keep your child safe while they are online, communicating and watching media.
  • Sharenting

    Sharenting is when parents, caregivers or whānau (family) share information about their tamariki (children) on social media.
  • Positive Aspects Of Screen Time for Children & Young People

    Screens are becoming a big part of everyday life for many tamariki (children) and rangatahi (young people). Much of the advice around screen time for tamariki and rangatahi focuses on its negative impact. While it is important to monitor your child’s screen time, there are some benefits to supporting your child's healthy engagement with screens.
  • Screen Time - Making A Family Technology Plan

    A family technology plan helps you and your whānau (family) set boundaries around screen use in your home. Find out what a technology plan is and how to make one for your whānau.
  • Screen Time & Brain Development In Children & Young People

    Childhood is a time of rapid brain development. There are lots of ways to help support healthy brain development in tamariki (children) and rangatahi (young people). Find out more about screen time and brain development.
  • Screen Time & Sleep

    Tamariki (children) and rangatahi (young people) need good quality sleep to help them learn and develop. Too much screen time and screen time before bed can impact the quality of your child’s sleep.
  • Screen Time - Tips To Support Your Child To Have A Healthy Balance

    Many tamariki (children) and rangatahi (young people) use screens as part of their everyday lives. Understanding screen time and its impacts will help parents and whānau support their tamariki to use screens in a healthy and balanced way.
  • General Impact Of Screen Time On The Health Of Children & Young People

    Many tamariki (children) and rangatahi (young people) use screens in their everyday lives. Research shows that some types of screen time can negatively impact the health and well-being of young people.
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