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Preschoolers (3-5 years)

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  • Bedtime Pass For Managing Sleep Problems

    For tamariki (children) who find it hard to stay in their bedroom or who call out, a bedtime pass may help.
  • Bedtime Fading For Managing Sleep Problems

    Putting tamariki (children) to bed when they are not tired can lead to bedtime struggles. For some tamariki, it helps to start with a bedtime close to when they usually fall asleep, then gradually make it earlier.
  • Checklist For Preventing Your Baby From Choking

    Pēpi (babies) and tamariki (children) can choke on food at any age but those under 5 are at higher risk, and especially tamariki and pēpi under 3. Watch a video about ways to reduce the choking risk.
  • Hearing & Vision Checks For Preschool Children

    Your child's hearing and vision will be discussed with you at various Well Child checks before your child turns 4 years of age. If your child does have a hearing or vision problem, finding it early is good for their learning and development.
  • Speech Sound Development

    Show your child that you are interested in what they say, not how they say it. Help your child learn how to say tricky sounds by repeating them correctly as naturally as possible.
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