How concussion has affected my child
The rough and tumble of play and sports means that kids can suffer the odd knock. But when Rachel's daughter suffered a concussion, she never envisioned years of continuing symptoms.
Undescended testicle repair
An undescended testicle, called cryptorchidism, happens in roughly two to five percent of all male births.
Adenoidectomy surgery
Sometimes, the adenoids become problematic and may swell or become infected. If this happens a lot, your child may need to have them removed
All about spina bifida
Spina bifida is a serious birth defect that affects the spine, but can be minimised by taking folic acid during pregnancy
All about phenylketonuria
Find out what you need to know about phenylketonuria including treatment and management.
Marfan syndrome
Marfan syndrome is a condition that affects the body’s connective tissue. Find out what you need to know about the syndrome
Albinism in children
Albinism is a rare genetic disorder that affects roughly one in 17,000 New Zealanders. Kids with albinism generally have lighter than usual hair
Recognising and managing tourette syndrome
Tourette syndrome is a neurological disorder in which your child may have a variety of physical and/or verbal "tics".
Heart murmurs
Heart murmurs can be either congenital (present at birth) or develop over time. Almost half of all babies and children have harmless heart murmurs.
Sickle cell anaemia
Sickle cell anaemia, sometimes called sickle cell disease, is a condition in which the normally flexible and round red blood cells are sticky, rigid, and shaped like a tiny sickle or crescent
Kids health: sarcoidosis
Sarcoidosis is a condition in which small lumps, called nodules or granulomas, form in the organs.
Recognising OCD in younger children
The term 'OCD' may have become part of our general lingo, yet for many people it’s a very real disorder they and their families have to learn to live with.
What is oppositional defiance disorder (ODD)?
If your child displays wilful behaviour that is disruptive, disrespectful and creates disharmony amongst his friends and family, you may be wondering if this is simply a stage he is going through – or could it be a symptom of a more serious behavioural condition such as Oppositional defiance disorder (ODD).