How to talk about your feelings
Talking about your feelings can sometimes be a challenging and scary thing to do, even as an adult. However, it's worth learning how to do it as there are lots of benefits to you and the people you are close to.
How to share a bed safely with your baby
If you choose to share your bed with your baby, keep them safe by giving them their own safe space, such as a wahakura or pepi-pod.
How do you help a grieving friend?
Watch this video by Megan Devine on how to help a grieving friend.
Vitamin K (for babies)
Babies have low levels of vitamin K in their bodies at birth. Without vitamin K, babies are at risk of getting a rare bleeding disorder. A single vitamin K injection given at birth is the most effective way of preventing this.
Reducing your risk of dementia
Some dementia risk factors are difficult or impossible to change. However, the good news is, some risk factors can be changed. By following healthy lifestyle habits, you can reduce your chances of cognitive decline and dementia as you get older.
Cytomegalovirus (CMV)
Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is a common virus that is passed on through close contact with another person. In most people it is harmless, but it can cause serious health problems for people with weakened immune systems and for unborn babies.
What's new?
Each month a range of new topics are created or updated. This section highlights some of the key changes month by month.
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