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  1. … such as stickers or stamps make it easy to earn rewards at first - for example, staying in their room at the start of …
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  2. Asthma attack animation   Key points about asthma attacks any child with asthma can have a severe asthma attack common triggers of asthma attacks include viral infections and allergies symptoms of an asthma attack include cough, wheezing and difficulty …
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  3. … the chips during cooking and stop cooking when the first brown lines or spots appear. Let chips cool (they will …
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  4. 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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  5. … your child when they need it  Your PHO is usually your first contact when your child is sick. Advantages of …
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  6. 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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  7. … and exploration. Play helps your child's brain During the first years of your child's life, it is play, not scheduled …
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  8. … this mucus.  This cough may get worse during infections, first thing in the morning and during exercise. But, it’s …
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  9. … tamariki who have breath-holding spells will have their first spell before they are 18 months old. Most tamariki grow …
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  10. … 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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  11. Key points about alcohol guidelines it is best not to supply alcohol to rangatahi under 18  it's not the amount of liquid you are drinking that's important – it's the amount of alcohol it contains it takes at least 1 hour – and sometimes much longer – to …
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  12. … your baby turns 5. Most appointments are in your child's first year, when support is most helpful.   PlunketLine When …
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  13. … vaccination. This is most likely to happen in the first week after vaccination. The benefits of vaccination far …
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  14. … into food processor and whizz until smooth and creamy. At first the banana mix will be grainy. Keep whizzing with food …
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  15. 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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  16. … 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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  17. … injection). If this happens, your child's nurse will first put a numbing (anaesthetic) cream on your child's skin. …
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  18. Key points about hearing problems in children if you have concerns about your child's hearing at any time, take your child for an assessment if your child does have a hearing problem, finding it early is good for their learning and development Signs and …
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  19. … pēpi. More than half of pēpi show symptoms within the first week of life. It is the most frequent cause of stridor …
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