Paula Skelton is a qualified NZ nurse and midwife, a midwifery & childbirth educator and the mum of three lovely girls.
Writers: Paula Skelton
Sleep and children
A guide for parents about sleep needs and expectations for your baby, toddler, young child, & teenagers - about naps, sleep habits, overcoming sleep problems, & sleep tips.
Nightmares, night terrors and sleep walking
There are a range of nocturnal activities which are equally scary for both children and their parents; these include nightmares, night terrors and sleep walking. We provide below an overview of causes, signs and symptoms in children.
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Bedwetting
Night time wetting is one of those problems talked about frequently when it relates to toddlers but rarely when it comes to school age children and even less when it’s a teenage issue. Continue reading »
Teenagers and birth
 This article Teenagers and Birth explains some of the issues that are common amongst teenagers when they are at the end of pregnancy or giving birth. Continue reading »
Teenagers and pregnancy
This article looks at teenagers & pregnancy and provides advice for teenagers on how to care for themselves and their babies during pregnancy. Continue reading »
Contraception for teenagers
This article informs teenagers about contraception and explains their rights, options and which types of contraception are most suitable for teenagers. Continue reading »
Periods information sheet
Information sharing on periods can be tricky – this information sheet on periods can be used to help explain periods to young people. Continue reading »
Mums, Daughters and Periods
When should mums and daughters talk about periods, what advice should we give them and how can we do this effectively? Continue reading »
Menopause
This article discusses the menopause or change of life and examines what the menopause means to women and their families.
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Mammograms
Find out about mammograms and what breast screening is all about. This article also explains who should be having mammograms in New Zealand today. Continue reading »