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If your child has trouble seeing things in the distance, they may be short-sighted. Glasses and contact lenses can correct short-sightedness.

A liver biopsy involves taking a very small sample of liver tissue using a needle. The sample will be sent to the lab for testing. Find out more about what is involved in a liver biopsy.

A capsule endoscopy is a procedure that looks inside the digestive tract. Capsule endoscopies help doctors diagnose and monitor medical conditions. Find out more about what a capsule endoscopy involves.

A gastroscopy (upper endoscopy) is a procedure that looks inside the upper part of the digestive tract from the mouth to just beyond the stomach. Gastroscopies help doctors diagnose and monitor medical conditions. Find out more about what a gastroscopy involves.

A colonoscopy (lower endoscopy) is a procedure that looks inside the lower part of the digestive tract (bowel). Colonoscopies help doctors diagnose and monitor medical conditions. Find out more about what a colonoscopy involves.

Tantrums are common in tamariki (children). They are a normal part of child development. Find out what you can do when they happen.

Not all tamariki (children) are the same when it comes to toilet training. Find out how to support your child to start toilet training.

Screen time has been linked to digital eye strain, dry eyes and short-sightedness. Lots of screen time can impact your child’s eye health. Find out more about screen time and eye health below.

Type 2 diabetes is a lifelong condition. You can minimise the long-term risks and complications for your child.

Type 1 diabetes is a lifelong condition. You can minimise the long-term risks and complications for your child.

The 'Eczema Hub' gives you easy access to all KidsHealth eczema content developed and approved by the Paediatric Society NZ's Eczema Clinical Network, Te Rōpū Kiripai Hapori.

Molluscum contagiosum is a viral skin infection that causes small raised bumps on the skin. It is common in tamariki (children). The bumps usually clear up on their own, but some tamariki may need treatment.

This information is for rangatahi (young people) with rheumatic fever or rheumatic heart disease. It's designed to help you and your whānau navigate the journey ahead after your diagnosis.

This information is for rangatahi (young people) with rheumatic fever or rheumatic heart disease. It's designed to help you and your whānau navigate the journey ahead after your diagnosis.

This information is for rangatahi (young people) with rheumatic fever or rheumatic heart disease. It's designed to help you and your whānau navigate the journey ahead after your diagnosis.

This information is for rangatahi (young people) with rheumatic fever or rheumatic heart disease. It's designed to help you and your whānau navigate the journey ahead after your diagnosis.