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Vaccine supply runs out
Stocks of a chickenpox vaccine have run dry after a unexpected rush by parents to get their children immunised.
The first day at daycare
My daughter didn't have any problems adapting to daycare, but I did.
The expense of fun
As a single mum I can't afford to enrol my kids in all the activities I want them to do, but does that mean they're missing out?
Living with a superhero
Anna 2.0
My son has been Batman for a week now. He has a new costume, which has only come off for showers.
Child-proof your phone
Before you hand your smartphone over to entertain a bored child, consider locking it down so they can't get up to mischief.
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Toddler milestones
It is important to realise that a child’s developmental progress does vary greatly, and is not a race.
Vanishing acts
You can be an incredibly attentive parent and still experience the stress of a child disappearing.
Vaccines 'saving children'
Thousands of Kiwi children have been saved from deadly diseases by national immunisation programmes.
Decoding baby babble
I clearly remember the joy of watching my children learn to speak, and sharing conversations that to an outsider would have been ridiculous.
Faulty toys a hazard
The recall of 25 faulty toys and leisure goods last year shows why New Zealand needs stricter controls around consumer products, watchdogs say.
Imaginary friends
The height of the imaginary friend stage was when my Miss K was about 2 and a half and we had them over for dinner.
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Time for toilet training?
Learning to use the toilet can be one of the most challenging developmental milestones of all for children and their parents. So while you might be ready, it's important to make sure your child is too.
Tummy bugs
Four intestinal bugs are responsible for nearly half of all childhood diarrhoea, which kills about 800,000 children globally each year.
Why kids love Elmo
He might be a red-faced Muppet, but Elmo teaches kids a thing or two.
Shy kids, depressed teens
Teaching parents how to deal with very shy girls as young as three could stop them from developing depression and anxiety as teens.
Letter trace - A, B, C, D, E
Get the little ones to practice writing the alphabet capital letters - starting with A B C D E.
Lego and girls
Gender stereotyping becomes a big hit as Lego targets girls with their latest line.
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