All ages

If your child has cancer, they may need a special tube called a tunnelled uncuffed central venous access device (CVAD). Find out what this is, why your child may need one, and how to care for it.

Rheumatic heart disease happens when rheumatic fever causes damage to the heart. Learn more about rheumatic heart disease and how it’s managed.

Young tamariki (children) often explore by putting objects into their ears, nose, eyes or mouth. Most foreign objects are not serious, but some can be dangerous. Learn more about what to do about foreign objects.

Many tamariki (children) and rangatahi (young people) with diabetes use smart devices as part of their diabetes care. Healthy routines and online safety can help them use these devices safely.

Practical tips for tamariki (children) and rangatahi (young people) who are starting a GLP-1 medicine. Versions for printing are available in English, te reo Māori, Samoan and Tongan.

Tamariki (children) often feel scared of needles. You can help your child manage their fear. Learn how to make them more comfortable during tests, vaccinations, or other procedures.

Clubfoot is a common condition that affects how a baby’s foot develops. Treatment usually starts soon after birth and works well for most tamariki (children).

Supporting tamariki (children) with cerebral palsy focuses on helping your child to reach their full potential. Empowering, supporting and educating whānau is the most important part of care.

A listing of regular anti-seizure medicines for tamariki (children) with epilepsy, to prevent ongoing seizures.

It's difficult to know how to support your child when they are grieving. A practical strategy you can try is to coach their emotions. This helps tamariki (children) learn to understand their emotions better. Emotion coaching involves naming, validating and expressing any feelings that tamariki have. This is called an ‘emotional literacy approach to supporting grief.’

There are some things to remember about how tamariki (children) and rangatahi (young people) process death and grief, depending on their developmental stage.

Telling a child or young person that someone they love is dying or has died is surely one of the hardest things. Check some ideas to support you to find the right words for you and your child.

Fingertip injuries are common in tamariki (children). Learn more about fingertip injuries and what to do if your child has one.

Foetal anticonvulsant syndrome (FACS) can happen when a baby is exposed to certain medicines during pregnancy. Some medicines carry a higher risk than others. Planning ahead before a pregnancy happens, helps reduce the risk.

Spondylolisthesis is when one bone in the spine slips forward over the bone below it. Most tamariki (children) with spondylolisthesis improve with rest, activity changes, and physiotherapy.

Spondylolysis is a small stress fracture in part of a spinal bone. It is common in sporty tamariki (children) and rangathi (young people). Most tamariki recover well with rest and physiotherapy.