All ages

Some questions and answers to help you decide whether your child needs a referral to the Ministry of Education for their communication, speech or language development.

Many parents think about using complementary or alternative medicine approaches for their tamariki (children). There are some important things to think about using these approaches for your child.

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy for tamariki (children) with cerebral palsy is unproven and not recommended.

Scientists are developing stem cell therapies for the replacement or repair of damaged tissues such as nerves, muscle and other parts of the body. Doctors and scientists are researching stem cell therapy and looking at the best ways to use stem cells in cerebral palsy.  

The presence of pain can affect all aspects of a child or young person's life and have a big impact on their whānau (family).

Sleep associations happen when your child learns to fall asleep with a certain object or activity. Changing this is all about teaching your child to fall asleep by themselves.

The best thing that you can do if your child has a nightmare is comfort them. Following most nightmares, a few minutes of comfort will reassure your child.

There are many reasons why tamariki (children) wake up during the night. Find out about some of the most common reasons.

Check out some strategies for managing insomnia in tamariki (children). Good sleep habits are important for tamariki who have problems falling asleep (insomnia).

There are many reasons why tamariki (children) wake up during the night. Find out about some of the most common ones.

Managing delayed sleep depends on the cause. This could be bedtime resistance, anxiety, or sleep associations. Find out what you can do if your child is going to bed later than they should.

If your child stalls or refuses to go to bed at the right time, find out what you do to manage this bedtime resistance.

Anxiety is likely a common reason for trouble falling asleep at night and staying asleep. Find out about strategies you can use to help your child.

Many electronic toys and devices have button batteries. They are very dangerous for young tamariki (children) if swallowed or put in nostrils or ears. Go straight to your nearest hospital if you think this has happened.

Vaccination protects against rotavirus - a common tummy bug that pēpi (babies) and tamariki (children) catch easily. Rotavirus causes vomiting and diarrhoea (runny, watery poo).

Your child's continuing education is important when they are in hospital or sick at home for an extended period of time.