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  1. Key points about supporting your teenager with cancer cancer and treatment could restrict the type of activities your teen can do there are things you can do to help support them transition back to school and connect with peers a key contact person at the …
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  2. … your child when they need it  Your PHO is usually your first contact when your child is sick. Advantages of …
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  3. Financial help for children with diabetes You may be able to get financial support because of your child's extra needs.  You can talk about which allowances you might be able to get with your: health professional hospital team social worker Support …
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  4. … that help you express your gender Find or use items that aid in expressing your gender and makes you feel more …
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  5. … stool that is easier to clean up. From day 4 and for the first few weeks, your baby should pass at least 2 yellow …
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  6. … tamariki who have breath-holding spells will have their first spell before they are 18 months old. Most tamariki grow …
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  7. … to the powder). Sterilising equipment (necessary for the first 6 months), either: ​ a large cooking pot (large enough …
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  8. … scabies.  Signs and symptoms of scabies     One of the first symptoms of scabies is a very itchy rash. The scabies …
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  9. … rotavirus immunisation (given by mouth), most often in the first week after immunisation. The increased risk is between …
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  10. Key points about living with epilepsy learn about your child's epilepsy so you feel confident and well informed - your child will take their lead from you your child needs understanding and time to adjust to their epilepsy generally, your whānau routine …
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  11. What is SPARX? SPARX is a self-help e-therapy tool for rangatahi aged between 12 and 19. It teaches rangatahi key skills. These skills help to fight mild to moderate depression, anxiety and stress. SPARX works like a video game. Users control an avatar. …
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  12. … skin-to-skin (tummy to tummy) contact with you until the first breastfeed, or for at least an hour, to encourage …
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  13. … just after falling asleep. They often sleep soundly in the first few hours after going to sleep. Tamariki are more …
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  14. … also do some checks to make sure your baby is well. The first few months of life with a newborn can be challenging. …
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  15. … it started? How did it start? Which part of the body was first involved?  How did it progress? Did it include both …
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  16. … cough immunisation in pregnancy protects pēpi in their first weeks of life. Start immunising pēpi the day they turn …
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  17. … your baby's bed in the same room as you for at least the first 6 months. Have a firm, flat mattress that fits your …
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  18.   Key points about family violence family violence is common in Aotearoa family violence is violence between people with a close personal relationship - it affects women, children, men, young and old family violence can take many forms - it can be …
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