Healthy children
Being a parent is one of the most important and challenging things you can do. Helping guide your children to become healthy, happy, responsible and caring adults takes effort and focus.
Check out the links below for info about how you can help your children to be the healthiest they can.
More information about Healthy children
Immunisation is the most effective way to actively protect your child from vaccine preventable diseases.
Both children and adults need to be physically active to live well.
Healthy eating is all about balance.
You need about 8–10 cups of fluid each day to keep your body hydrated.
Overweight and obese children are likely to stay obese into adulthood.
B4 School Checks are a free health and development check for 4 year old children/ tamariki.
Answers to common questions about the B4 School Check.
Six ways parents can help reduce the risk of SUDI.
All babies are checked at birth to see that all is well.
There are 10 things that children need most in order to maintain good mental health.
Children who have a parent with mental health or addiction issues are at increased risk of a number of poor outcomes