Parenting Teens - Alcohol Facts
Alcohol is our most common recreational drug. Not drinking is the safest option for rangatahi (young people) under 18 years of age.
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Parenting Teens - Communication
Kids that feel close to one or more parents tend to do better in life. Listen to your teenager – when they are ready to talk. Be open and tell the truth.Parenting Teens - Know What Your Young People Are Up To
Kids whose parents know who their friends are, where they are – and what they are up to - are less likely to get into trouble.Parenting Teens - Being A Good Role Model
Be the kind of person you want your teenager to grow up to be.Parenting Teens - Relationships With Your Teenager
The best parenting skill you can have is to simply act like one! In order for your kids to respect you, you must give them a person worth respecting.Parenting Teens - Boundaries
While the teenage years can at times be stormy and emotional, your kids need to know that you will always be there and what you expect from them.Parenting Teens - Spending Quality Time Together
To be a more effective parent and enjoy a closer whānau (family) relationship, you need to spend quality whānau time together.Parenting Teens - The Teenage Brain
New research has found that teenagers are so different because their brains are undergoing a BIG change, which starts around puberty and continues through to their mid-20s.Parenting Teens - Introduction
Teenage years are growth years and ones of great change. Most things about your teenager's world are changing. Don't let your love be one of them.Books About Pain Management
A selection of books about pain management in tamariki and rangatahiRelaxation & Pain Management Apps
Some Apple iOS and Android relaxation and pain management apps to help your child.Chronic Or Persistent Pain In Children & Young People
The presence of pain can affect all aspects of a child or young person's life and have a big impact on their family and whānau.Sleep Association
Sleep associations happen when your child learns to fall asleep with a certain object or activity. Changing sleep associations is all about teaching your child to fall asleep by themselves, without that object or activity.Rewards For Managing Sleep Problems
Rewards can really motivate a child to improve their behaviour. They work best if given soon after the behaviour, not after a few days.Restless Legs Syndrome
Tamariki (children) with restless legs have an uncomfortable feeling in their legs when trying to fall asleep. If your child has restless legs, find out how you can manage this.Nightmares In Children
The best thing that you can do if your child has a nightmare is comfort them. Following most nightmares, your child will be reassured by a few minutes of comfort.
