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  1.   Key points about screen time and brain development in children and young people the brain undergoes its most rapid development during childhood too much screen time can have a negative impact on brain development in tamariki  managing your child’s …
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  2.   Key points about jaundice in babies jaundice means yellow colouring of the skin and the whites of the eyes mild jaundice is common in newborn pēpi - it starts on the second or third day and settles over 7 to 10 days there are many causes of jaundice …
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  3. Key points about iron deficiency in children and young people iron deficiency is when a child doesn’t have enough iron in their body iron is important for growth and development eating a variety of foods rich in iron can help prevent iron deficiency …
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  4. Key points about inflammatory bowel disease the 2 main types of inflammatory bowel disease are Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis more young tamariki are now developing inflammatory bowel disease What is inflammatory bowel disease? Inflammatory bowel …
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  5. Key points about vulvovaginitis in children vulvovaginitis is irritation of the vagina and vulva (outer female genitals) mild vulvovaginitis is common in tamariki  it can cause itch and discomfort around the vulva in most mild cases, no treatment or tests …
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  6. Key points about anti-seizure medicines the aim of anti-seizure medicines is to prevent epileptic seizures anti-seizure medicines are very effective in controlling seizures when your child takes them correctly make sure your child receives the right …
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  7. Key points about scoliosis in children scoliosis is when the spine curves sideways it often starts during growth spurts, usually between ages 10 and 15 most cases of scoliosis in tamariki are mild and don’t need treatment picking up scoliosis early helps …
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  8. 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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  9. Key points about breath-holding spells breath-holding spells are quite common in young tamariki (children) they are scary to watch, but your child does not need any medical treatment tamariki may hold their breath if they get a fright or are upset there …
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  10.   Key points about safe sleep for your baby           P - place baby in their own baby bed in the same room as you   Give your baby their own bed (such as a cot, bassinet, wahakura or Pēpi-Pod®). Place your baby in their own bed for every sleep, including …
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  11. Cough animation   Key points about coughing in children coughing is common in tamariki, especially in preschoolers causes of cough include colds, asthma and chest infections being around smoking and vaping often causes tamariki to cough even when they are …
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  12. Key points about nutrition and childhood cancer eating well supports growth, healing, and strength during treatment all tamariki need a variety of foods from all the main food groups iIf your child has trouble eating, talk to your dietitian or healthcare …
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  13. Key points about the flu the flu (influenza) can be a serious viral infection it's not the same as having a bad cold even if your child is fit and healthy, they can easily catch the flu flu vaccination every year gives the best protection keep infected …
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  14. Key points about sharenting sharenting is when someone repeatedly shares information about their tamariki on social media sharenting comes with some risks, including possible cyberbullying, embarrassment and unwelcome attention from strangers parents …
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  15. A checklist for before leaving hospital Work through this list with your child's nurse before leaving the hospital. Talk to the nurse or your child's doctor if there is anything you need more information about. Do you have a copy of your child's treatment …
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  16. Key points about migraines in children and young people  migraine headaches (migraines) are a type of headache often felt on one side of the head some tamariki and rangatahi will get an occasional migraine, others can have them often  although migraines …
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  17. Breakfast porridge (with breastmilk or formula), and stewed apple or yoghurt with soft chopped fruit or toast fingers with a little butter or margarine and mashed banana Lunch toast fingers with grilled grated cheese and yeast-based spread or mashed …
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  18. Key points about continuous positive airway pressure continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is a treatment for obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) in OSA, narrowed breathing passages make breathing more difficult during sleep a CPAP machine takes normal …
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  19. Key points about loss of appetite due to chemotherapy loss of appetite for food (anorexia) is one of the most common problems caused by cancer treatment as well as losing their appetite, your child may feel full after only a few bites of food weight loss …
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  20. Key points about mitochondrial disease we all have mitochondria - they are found in every cell in our body mitochondria are the tiny parts of our cells that are responsible for making energy and are known as the 'powerhouse' or battery of the cell …
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  21. Key points about the health impacts of screen time screens are a big part of everyday life for many tamariki and rangatahi research shows that too much screen time can affect your child's health and wellbeing screen time can impact a young person's eye …
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  22. Key points about painful procedures and operations as a parent or caregiver, you know your child best and can help staff to help your child cope with the procedure or surgery be honest and calm when telling your child about the procedure and answering …
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  23. Key points about congenital breathing problems a congenital problem is one that a baby is born with congenital breathing problems can affect how the lungs or airways grow before birth scans during pregnancy might show some congenital problems but some are …
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  24. Gastroenteritis animation   Key points about gastroenteritis gastroenteritis (gastro) is a bowel infection causing diarrhoea, and sometimes vomiting diarrhoea means runny, watery poo tamariki need to drink plenty of fluids - give small amounts of fluid …
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  25. Key points about communicating with your teen kids that feel close to one or more parents tend to do better in life listen to your teenager – when they are ready to talk ask open-ended questions and listen with the intention to hear send clear and …
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  26. Key points about teaching children to blow their nose tamariki need help to learn how to blow their nose most tamariki find it a difficult thing to learn, and it takes lots of practice take it in stages and make it a playful experience learn some fun ways …
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  27. Key points about hair loss due to chemotherapy hair loss (alopecia) happens when chemotherapy interrupts normal hair growth hair loss can range from very little loss to severe thinning to complete baldness not all chemotherapy medicines cause hair loss …
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  28. Key points about alcohol and young people it is best not to supply alcohol to teenagers under 18 those under 15 years of age are at the greatest risk of harm from drinking – not drinking in this age group is especially important if teenagers under 18 …
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