All genders

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.

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.

The period of 'PURPLE crying' refers to a time period when some pēpi (babies) begin crying more and may be hard to settle. This usually peaks at 6 to 8 weeks before settling down around the 3rd to 4th month. The good news is that the period of PURPLE crying will end!

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.

If you think your child has been poisoned, call the New Zealand National Poisons Centre immediately on 0800 POISON (0800 764 766). Do not try to make your child vomit or give them food or liquid until a professional has given you advice.

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.

Find out the most important steps when tamariki (children) have skin infections. Every day check, clean, cover, eat well, sleep. Wash your hands before and after touching infected skin.

A boil is a tender red lump on the skin - an infection caused by bacteria. Boils are not usually a serious problem and you can treat most boils at home, especially if you notice them early. Sometimes, boils need more treatment.

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

Let everyone know the rights of every child in healthcare - know that tamariki (children) are special and always do what is best for them.