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  1. Key points about ARFID  ARFID is an eating disorder and a serious mental health condition tamariki with ARFID either strongly dislike or avoid food or restrict their food intake for different reasons this can affect their growth, development, health and …
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  2. … fever, facial pain, or swelling starts to get worse after first seeming to improve Looking after your child with …
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  3. … a barrier cream so that you can clear up the infection first. Then use the barrier cream to help clear up the nappy …
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  4. Key points about paediatric feeding disorder  tamariki with paediatric feeding disorder (PFD) do not eat or drink enough food or eat enough variety of foods PFD makes it hard for tamariki to get the nutrition they need to grow and be healthy tamariki with …
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  5. … Eating with gastroenteritis Your child may refuse food at first - this is OK as long as they take fluids.  Most …
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  6. … their reward by building up over time. For example, in the first week they might aim for 5 stars, then 6 stars in the …
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  7. … symptoms. Going to your family doctor or nurse is the best first step. They can give you advice about where to get more …
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  8. … at home more than usual, particularly over your baby's first winter. Ask anyone who is unwell not to visit you. …
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  9. Key points about coping with a natural disaster after a natural disaster, it is normal to have strong feelings and reactions some tamariki and rangatahi may have changes in their behaviour tamariki learn from their parents’ responses, as well as what they …
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  10. … for tamariki and rangatahi aged 13 to 25 years in their first year of close-living situations. They can get their …
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  11. … professionals Seeing a health professional is the best first step. They will be able to provide guidance about where …
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