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- … are curious and always wanting to learn. One of the first things they want to learn about is their bodies. They …Last reviewed
- … may not want to talk about or play their experiences at first (or at all). How teachers can help protect your child …Last reviewed
- 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 …Last reviewed
- … gradually work through and adjust to what's happened. At first the feelings can be very intense and overwhelming. You …Last reviewed
- … to the powder). Sterilising equipment (necessary for the first 6 months), either: a large cooking pot (large enough …Last reviewed
- … and exploration. Play helps your child's brain During the first years of your child's life, it is play, not scheduled …Last reviewed
- … this mucus. This cough may get worse during infections, first thing in the morning and during exercise. But, it’s …Last reviewed
- … skin. Glucose moves from blood vessels and capillaries first and then into interstitial fluid. When rising or …Last reviewed
- … it started? How did it start? Which part of the body was first involved? How did it progress? Did it include both …Last reviewed
- … 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 …Last reviewed
- … of miscarriage in pregnant women who get mumps during the first 3 months of pregnancy. There is no evidence that mumps …Last reviewed
- … just after falling asleep. They often sleep soundly in the first few hours after going to sleep. Tamariki are more …Last reviewed
- … professional lets me know when I can stop I have had my first dose of bicillin I understand when I need to have my …Last reviewed
- … your child Going to your health professional is the best first step. They can give you advice about where to get more …Last reviewed
- … injection). If this happens, your child's nurse will first put a numbing (anaesthetic) cream on your child's skin. …Last reviewed
- 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 …Last reviewed
- Key points about coping with your child's diagnosis if your child is diagnosed with a chronic illness or disability, it is an enormously stressful time coping is an ongoing process everybody copes in a different way - there is no right or wrong way ask …Last reviewed
- … a local anaesthetic. There may be some pain during the first 1 or 2 days after insertion. An anaesthetist or another …Last reviewed
- … pēpi. More than half of pēpi show symptoms within the first week of life. It is the most frequent cause of stridor …Last reviewed
- … to 2 hours. Your child will usually get into their pyjamas first and sit on a chair or lie on the bed. A member of the …Last reviewed
- … and rangatahi (young people) aged 13 to 25 years in their first year of close-living situations. They can get their …Last reviewed
- … Managing chronic or persistent pain Assessment is the first step. This may happen at a clinic or in hospital. Your …Last reviewed
- … that you do not give your child any medicine without first discussing it with your child's doctor. If your child …Last reviewed
- Key points about self-harm self-harm includes a set of behaviours such as cutting, burning, hair pulling, punching and overdosing self-harm is becoming more common amongst rangatahi (young people) there are many reasons why people engage in self-harm - …Last reviewed
- … teeth too, so it's important you look after your child's first teeth. Caring For Your Child's Teeth: 1 To 5 Years …Last reviewed
- … have a 'second look' procedure, 3 to 6 months after the first debulking. If radiotherapy and/or chemotherapy have …Last reviewed
- … larger day by day. There can be small spots around the first sore, spreading outwards. School sores can be itchy. …Last reviewed
- Key points about threadworms threadworms are common in young tamariki threadworms can cause itching around the bottom and genitals if your child has worms - treat the whole family see your family doctor if your child has ongoing symptoms of worms read …Last reviewed
- … about this, please talk to your child's healthcare team first. The following are some of the problems with CAM …Last reviewed
- Key points about preparing your child for hospital it is important to give tamariki (children) information simply and truthfully, in words they understand tell them that they will be going to hospital and what they may expect to happen there a prepared …Last reviewed
