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  1. … your child when they need it  Your PHO is usually your first contact when your child is sick. Advantages of …
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  2. … 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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  3. 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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  4. … over time. But, it is best to prevent it happening in the first place. Preventing positional head flattening You can …
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  5. … your baby turns 5. Most appointments are in your child's first year, when support is most helpful.   PlunketLine When …
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  6. Where to get financial help  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: GP paediatrician social worker child development service Support from a …
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  7. … 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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  8. … 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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  9. … rotavirus immunisation (given by mouth), most often in the first week after immunisation. The increased risk is between …
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  10. … 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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  11. … whānau who share their experiences of parenting in the first 5 years.  Parenting Babies And Children Vaccination …
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  12. … on the stove Cook on the back elements of the stove first. Turn pot handles toward the back of the stove and …
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  13. … to the powder). Sterilising equipment (necessary for the first 6 months), either: ​ a large cooking pot (large enough …
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  14. … 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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  15. … asleep during the procedure if your child is unwell in the first 24 hours after the procedure, and you are worried, take …
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  16. What is SPARX? SPARX is a self-help e-therapy tool for rangatahi aged between 12 and 19. It teaches young people the key skills to help fight mild to moderate depression, anxiety and stress. SPARX acts like a video game and users have an avatar they use …
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  17. … 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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  18. Key points about being a good role model for your teen be the kind of person you want your teenager to grow up to be act the way you'd like your kids to act – lead by example your example is one of the best ways to raise a child   How your actions can …
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  19. … this mucus.  This cough can get worse during infections, first thing in the morning and during exercise. Remember …
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