Learning and development
Tamariki (children) are natural learners and between birth and 5 years they grow and learn at the fastest rate of their lifetime. There are many ways of learning - tamariki learn by watching, by listening and especially by doing. Tamariki do best in an environment which is interesting and where they feel loved and safe.
Sleep
Tamariki 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.
Normal Sleep - Preschoolers 3 To 5 Years
Parenting
Check out some stories from other whānau who share their experiences of parenting in the first 5 years.
Vaccination
Vaccination on time is the most effective way to protect hapū māmā, pēpi and tamariki from preventable diseases.
Learning to communicate
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 to make friends. Check out some information about typical communication development in young tamariki and ideas for supporting them.
Teeth
Your child will have most of their baby teeth by the age of 2. Find out how you can look after them when they are toddlers and pre-schoolers.
Caring For Your Child's Teeth: 1 To 5 Years
Is my child sick?
Colds and fever are a normal part of childhood. Sometimes whānau (families) worry about missing a more serious illness. Knowing your child and seeing a change in their behaviour could be the most important clue to how sick they are.
