School Age: Health and Well-Being

We cover the most common allergies and related issues like asthma and eczema.

Building immunity is vital as we are all more susceptible to colds and flu in the winter – building your…

This emergencies checklist provides invaluable advice on when it is a medical emergency and when you can routinely visit your…

This Food Allergies article gives great advice and information on allergies and nutrition for families in New Zealand.

This article contains great advice and nutritional tips for invalid food to help your sick child or invalid back to…

Head lice are an age old problem – they have always existed in human communities and they can only be…

Kids regularly need Healthy Breakfasts — find out why + a Breakfast chart + eating strategies & helpful tips on…

In this section we cover all you need to know about common illnesses for school age children.

Information about what immunizations are offered in New Zealand, where to get them and some of the risks and complications.

Children need iron in their diet. Read about iron for children — child requirements, types of iron, causes & symptoms…

When should mums and daughters talk about periods, what advice should we give them and how can we do this…

Oral health affects not only general health – it has an influence on social and psychological factors, influencing self-esteem, the…

Information sharing on periods can be tricky – this information sheet on periods can be used to help explain periods…

We cover the important things you need to know when talking to your children about sex and puberty

Information about skin rashes and conditions in children.

Schools and kindergartens are very aware of sun safety for children in their care.  Read more about keeping your kids…

Using paracetamol (Pamol and Panadol) with kids can be a difficult business. On one hand, you’ve got a poor, sick…