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The online world is changing rapidly, and chances are most teenagers will see, or have seen, pornography (porn) either on porn sites or across mainstream social media platforms. Talking about porn can feel awkward at first, but young people tell us that they want, and need, better porn conversations and support from adults.

If you think your child or young person has an eating disorder, visit a health professional straight away. Ask for a referral to an eating disorder specialist service. Find out more about services for rangatahi (young people) with eating disorders, and support for parents and whānau (family).

Eating disorders are uncommon but serious mental health conditions that also affect physical health. Eating disorders can happen to anybody - regardless of their age, sex or size.  Check out the signs and symptoms if you're concerned your child or young person may have an eating disorder. Learn how to get them the help they need. 

Animal bites from dogs and cats are common, especially in tamariki (children). If your child has had an animal bite, see a health professional as soon as possible. They may need treatment.

Magnets can be very dangerous if swallowed by tamariki (children). If your toddler or child has swallowed a magnet, go straight to your nearest hospital.

When raising a child with a disability or illness, there may be appointments to attend and lots of healthcare providers to interact with. Having some systems in place to manage appointments and medical information can help you adapt to your new ‘normal’. 

Tamariki (children) need sleep to grow and develop. Sleep needs vary and change as they grow. Your child's sleep needs may differ from other tamariki their age. Knowing what to expect at each stage helps you understand their sleep needs as they grow.

Toddlers need sleep to grow and develop. Sleep needs vary and change as they grow. Your toddler's sleep needs may differ from other toddlers their age. Knowing what to expect at each stage helps you understand their sleep needs as they grow.

Pēpi (babies) need sleep to grow and develop. Sleep needs vary and change as they grow. Your baby's sleep needs may differ from other pēpi their age. Knowing what to expect at each stage helps you understand their sleep needs as they grow.

Pēpi (babies) need sleep to grow and develop. Sleep needs vary and change as they grow. Your baby's sleep needs may differ from other babies their age. Knowing what to expect at each stage helps you understand their sleep needs as they grow.

Talking, cuddling, and holding your tamariki (children) will help distract them from the injection and soothe them afterwards. If you are confident, your pēpi (babies) will be too.

A healthy diet will provide the right building blocks for growth and development and support tamariki (children) and rangatahi (young people) with type 1 diabetes to keep active and feel well.

To give others easy access to KidsHealth's content for parents and whānau on learning, development, health and wellbeing in preschoolers, you can share a QR code poster. Anyone can scan one of the QR codes with their phone and go straight to the relevant KidsHealth page.

Pēpi (babies) and tamariki (children) can get free protection from meningococcal B disease with the MenB (Bexsero) vaccine.

Photos and words to help you talk to your child about what happens when they visit a dental therapist.  

Vaping is harmful to tamariki (children) and rangatahi (young people). It can have harmful impacts on their health and wellbeing.