Head lice is common among tamariki three to 11 years old. It occurs when small bugs get onto your child's hair and lay eggs on their...

Key points There are 4 kinds of internet safety risks for young children – content, contact, conduct and contract. Talking with children...

Key points Reading and storytelling helps your child’s development in many ways. Start with picture books that have rhyme and rhythm or...

Key points Screen time and digital technology use can be part of a healthy lifestyle when balanced with other activities. Activities that...

Furniture safety Children can be seriously injured if furniture tips and falls on top of them. Here are ways to reduce the risk of this...

Key points Home safety is about supervision in safe environments. Children also need to learn what is and isn’t safe. You can do a lot to...

Key points Pestering is when children repeatedly ask for things in a challenging way. Reduce pestering by making sure children know what...

Key points Daily routines help family life run smoothly. They also help families enjoy more time together. Routines help children feel...

Key points Messy eating is a typical part of children’s development. Messy eating develops fine motor skills and helps children learn...

Key points Cooking helps kids learn skills. It’s also a great way to spend time with your child. For cooking with kids, you need simple...

Baby cues: ‘I want attention’ Eye contact is one way your baby tells you they want your attention. Your baby might turn their head, look...

Burns and scalds: what to do A burn is an injury to the skin that happens from touching something hot. Scalds are burns from hot liquids...

Key points When a new baby arrives, young children often feel excited but also left out. Children might express their feelings about new...

Key points Children learning to feed themselves are developing independence, fine motor skills and food awareness. Start your child with...

Getting started with toilet training It’s best to start toilet training when you have no big changes coming up in your family life....

Key points Children might be ready for toilet training if they have dry nappies for 2 or more hours, know about poos and wees, and can...

Key points Children should have regular dental check-ups every 6-12 months. To prevent tooth decay, brush teeth twice a day and avoid...

Relationships and good mental health for babies and toddlers A warm and responsive relationship with you directly and positively affects...

Key points Good mental health is important for baby and toddler development and wellbeing. You can lay the foundations for good mental...

Outdoor play for different ages Outdoor play helps babies learn about different surroundings and feel more comfortable with the world...