SCHOOL AGED HEALTH
The one back to school check that you shouldn’t forget
Getting your kids ready to get back to school can be a daunting process. With stationary lists, school shoes, haircuts, ...
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Sanitary bins for primary schools
The age at which girls are getting their first period is decreasing. In fact, one in 16 girls in NZ ...
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How To Help Your Child Get More Rest
Finding ways to help your child get plenty of sleep at night doesn’t have to be a struggle. Read tips ...
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Can autism be prevented?
Diet, stress and genetics have all been linked with autism, but can autism can be prevented ...
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7 Common Childhood Rashes
Find out about the 7 most common childhood rashes, how they arise, and what to do if your child gets ...
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Headaches in kids
Find out about headaches in kids, including what may trigger them, treatment and when seeing a doctor is appropriate ...
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Childhood growing pains
Find out about what growing pains are and how to help your child deal with them ...
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How contagious is it?
During childhood, kids can be struck with a variety of illnesses and viruses. Find out if they should be staying ...
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Head Lice Treatments
Head lice (or 'nits') can be annoying and uncomfortable for the whole family. Treat lice quick with these top tips ...
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The facts about lice
Unfortunately, lice and nits come with the territory when your child enters school. Learn more about them and how to ...
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Is my child overweight?
Babies and toddler are meant to be chubby, right? But when does 'chubby' turn into 'fat' and should we become ...
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Does my child have feet problems?
Sometimes, kids experience problems with their legs and feet, which make mastering the art of walking a little more difficult ...
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Development of permanent teeth
After your child turns six, he will start to get regular visits from the tooth fairy! The baby teeth will ...
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Is Your Child Too Sick for School?
When your child has a fever, a tummy ache or a rash is it safe to send them to school? ...
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Treating diarrhoea in children
Children, especially the very young, always seem to make contact with germs and/or foods that cause them to have runny ...
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What are head lice?
Head lice are tiny parasitic insects that generally live on the scalp, where they hide in the hair, feed on ...
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Personal hygiene for children
Help your child create good personal hygiene habits and boost their self esteem and health ...
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Home alone – What does the law say?
What does the law say about leaving kids home alone or without supervision in New Zealand? ...
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The pitfalls of the internet
The internet can be a wonderful thing but the very openess of it means that much of the material is ...
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