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  • Autism-Takiwātanga Support Information For Children Aged 6 To 9

    Age-specific information on autism-takiwātanga

    It can sometimes be overwhelming finding age-appropriate information on

  • Autism-Takiwātanga - Support & Resources By Age Group

    Age-specific information for tamariki (children) and rangatahi (young people) with autism-takiwātanga and their whānau.
  • Online Tools To Support Mental Wellbeing

    Various digital tools, apps and programmes can help tamariki and rangatahi struggling with their mental wellbeing. These interactive programmes teach them skills to help them if they are feeling down, depressed, anxious or stressed. 
  • Checklist For Returning To School Or Early Learning After Cancer Treatment

    There are some things to consider before a student with cancer returns to their school or early learning centre. Find out how parents, caregivers and school staff can make the child or young person's transition as safe and easy as possible for them. 
  • Squint

    A squint is when the eyes are not looking in the same direction. If untreated, this can lead to eye problems like amblyopia. If your child has a squint, it's important to start treatment at an early age.
  • Helplines & Mental Health Support Services

    Find out where to get help if your child or young person is having a mental health emergency.
  • Eczema & Skin Conditions - Questions & Answers With An Expert

    Watch a video live chat with a children's skin doctor. She answers some common eczema and skin care questions from parents.
  • RSV Passive Immunisation For High Risk Babies

    Palivizumab is used to prevent serious illness caused by respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in high-risk pēpi (babies).  
  • How Often Should My Baby Breastfeed?

    Frequent feeding is normal when your baby is first born. Baby may feed as often as every 1 to 2 hours. After the newborn period, your baby should be feeding at least 8 times in 24 hours including during the nighttime. 
  • Free Lactation Consultant Service Through PlunketLine

    Breastfeeding is a learned skill for both mum and baby, and it's very common to need a bit of extra support before you both become experts.
  • Breastfeeding Hunger Cues In Pictures

    See hunger cues in pictures. Frequent feeding is normal when your baby is first born. Baby may feed as often as every 1 to 2 hours. After the newborn period, your baby should be feeding at least 8 times in 24 hours including during the nighttime. 
  • Back To Activity & Sport After COVID-19

    Guidance for children and teens returning to normal activity and sport after having COVID. 
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