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Rewards can really motivate a child to improve their behaviour. They work best when given soon after the behaviour, not days later.

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.

Night terrors are scary to watch but usually harmless to tamariki (children). The most important thing to do when your child has a night terror is to keep your child safe.

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

If your child feels anxious about sleep or staying in their bedroom, the 'checking method' might help.

If your child is anxious about going to sleep, the ‘camping out’ method may help. Sit on a chair or camp bed next to your child’s bed and gradually move further away as your child learns to fall asleep on their own.

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

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.

Sleep is important for children's learning and behaviour. Sleep also helps children's brains grow.

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.

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

SPARX is a free online tool for rangatahi (young people). It teaches them the key skills to help fight mild to moderate depression, anxiety or stress.

Young people receiving healthcare - you have the right to what's best for YOU.

The Ministry of Health recommends exclusive breastfeeding for around the first 6 months of your baby's life and then continuing once your baby starts solids until 12 months and beyond to give your baby the best start in life.

Glucose monitoring is important for tamariki (children) and rangatahi (young people) with diabetes. 

Infant botulism is a very rare condition. Honey is a known source of the bacteria spores that cause botulism. Pēpi (babies) should be at least 12 months old before they eat honey.