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You have probably heard that children learn through play, however as an adult this can be difficult to understand. Lucklily expert Nikolien van Wijk has studied children's play and identified 7 recognisable play patterns, described them, and outlined how they contribute to learning.
Asthma is a condition that causes wheeziness and difficulty breathing. Find out what asthma triggers you have at home and what you can do to help bring some relief.
Colds and flu occur in children every year. Find out the essentials parents need to know about colds and flu in kids and which treatments to use when kids are sick.
Sore throats are not uncommon, but they can be unpleasant and can also lead to serious illness. Find out what you need to know about sore throats.
Back to school hacks aimed to help us pull back on the sometimes ridiculous expectations we’ve set for ourselves and and streamline the way we do things.
Having high levels of good bacteria (gut flora) in the digestive system is essential for building a strong immune system in growing children
Getting a first period can be an exciting milestone in a young girl's life. But what if it happens when she's out and about, away from you? Find out what to include in their first period kit.
Kids with strep usually have a very sore throat and a fever. Strep germs are very contagious and are best avoided by washing hands and staying away from sick people
Stomach aches are one of the most common ailments among babies, children and adults. It can often help to know what kind of stomach ache you're dealing with
The first thing to remember when it comes to ear care is ‘less is more’. Don’t go poking around in your child’s ears as you may do serious harm to the ear drum. The ear is naturally self-cleaning, and trying to remove wax by probing may only force it further into the ear.
Birth centres offer an alternative to public hospitals for giving birth. Find out whether your babys birth would be suited to a birth centre.
The first pregnancy visit is generally timed to happen around 10 to 14 weeks of the pregnancy. The main aims of the first pregnancy visit are for your Lead Maternity Caregiver (LMC) to obtain detailed information about your health, medical and pregnancy history.
Understand your labour and birth better with our guide to labour terms including breech, cesarean, dilation and effacement. Find more on Kidspot New Zealand
Post birth, you and your baby will experience great changes. You will experience changes in your body including your breasts and hormones while baby will be learning to breastfeed and needing lots of cuddles.
Labour occurs in three stages. Find how what happens during labour in the second stage including information about labour contractions. Find reassurance and be for your labour and birth with an understanding of what to expect when you go through labour and give birth. Kidspot New Zealand
Perineal massage during your pregnancy may prevent tearing or an episiotomy during birth. Find out how to safely perform a perineal massage while you are pregnant Kidspot New Zealand's family health section.
Essential oils are handy to have in the medicine cabinet. Stock up now on tea tree oil, eucalyptus oil, lavender oil and other essential oil must-haves.
Is your baby teething? Find out more about the signs of teething the the different treatment options available for your baby.
