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Teenage years are growth years and ones of great change. Most things about your teenager's world are changing. Don't let your love be one of them. 

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.

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

Tamariki (children) with restless legs may feel discomfort in their legs when trying to fall asleep. If your child has restless legs, find out how to manage it.

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.

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 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.

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

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

Teenagers need an average of 9 hours of sleep each night.