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If your child has had a recent cancer diagnosis, you'll probably want answers to some general questions - about how cancer develops, treatment and what terms like 'remission' and 'relapse' mean.

Child cancer care is coordinated across New Zealand so that all tamariki (children) get the best available treatment wherever they live.

Many whānau (families) in Aotearoa are affected by family violence. Help is available. If you or your tamariki are affected by family violence, call the Are You OK helpline on 0800 456 450, or Shine's national helpline on 0508 74 46 33.

Find out who to contact if you are worried about the safety of a child or suspect abuse. 

Polysomnography (PSG) is a special type of sleep test which provides the most detailed information about breathing problems during sleep.

Your baby's eyes should be checked soon after birth. If you have concerns about your baby's vision or hearing at any time, take your baby for an assessment.

The flu (influenza) is not the same as having a bad cold. The flu can be a serious infection. Flu vaccination every year gives the best protection.

Every year, too many New Zealand babies die suddenly during sleep. Find out about the best ways to reduce the risk. Make every sleep a safe sleep for your baby.

Cerebral palsy (CP) affects tamariki (children) in different ways. If you have found out your child has CP, your journey might be different from what you had planned. There are services to help your child with CP to reach their potential. The journey of every child and their whānau (family) is different.

The heel prick test is a blood test - it involves collecting a sample of blood from your baby's heel 48 hours after their birth. 

Bronchiolitis is a chest condition that causes breathing problems in pēpi (babies). It's caused by a virus. Bronchiolitis is very easy to catch so wash your hands before and after handling your baby.

Biliary atresia is a rare but serious liver disorder that affects newborn pēpi (babies).

If your child is having difficulty with their voice, try to reduce situations where your child is yelling or talking over the top of noise. Encourage periods of quiet activities to give the voice a rest.

Stuttering is when people seem to get stuck on, or repeat, sounds when talking. Show your child that you are interested in what they say, not how they say it.

Communication is much more than words. Communication is the way we connect and interact with people. It is part of our identity and culture. It helps us to learn, interact with others and make friends.

Autism-takiwātanga is a difference in development that affects communication, social skills and behaviour. If your child does have autism-takiwātanga, there are services available to support your child, you and your whānau.