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February 11, 2022

Paracetamol during pregnancy: a link with depressive symptoms in childhood?

Growing Up in New Zealand study explores whether there could there be a link between mothers taking paracetamol during pregnancy and their children exhibiting symptoms of depression.

December 20, 2021

What foods help toddlers to sleep?

New research has found toddlers who eat more vegetables are more likely to sleep better, while those that eat more fast foods, snacks and soft drinks are more likely to have disrupted sleep.

December 10, 2021

Including fathers in vaccination conversations lifts infant immunisation rates

The first-ever New Zealand study to examine what influences fathers’ decision-making to get their babies vaccinated on time recommends immunisation information is delivered to the entire family, not just mothers.

November 24, 2021

Health and wellbeing survey keen on insights from Pasifika youth

One of the most comprehensive surveys ever-conducted with intermediate-aged Pasifika children aims to gather insights to paint a vivid picture of their lives, in particular the impact of Covid-19.

November 16, 2021

Housing related experiences for families of young children in contemporary Aotearoa

Growing Up in New Zealand families experienced a high degree of movement between housing tenure and income bands during their child’s first four years of life.

November 2, 2021

Australasia’s largest Covid-19 survey of children: lockdowns are socially and emotionally challenging, but children are resilient

Children have displayed strength in the face of adversity according to one of the world’s largest surveys looking at the impact of Covid-19 restrictions on children’s health, wellbeing and education.

October 20, 2021

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Paracetamol during pregnancy: a link with depressive symptoms in childhood?

What foods help toddlers to sleep?

Including fathers in vaccination conversations lifts infant immunisation rates

Health and wellbeing survey keen on insights from Pasifika youth

Housing related experiences for families of young children in contemporary Aotearoa

Australasia’s largest Covid-19 survey of children: lockdowns are socially and emotionally challenging, but children are resilient

Health-related parenting behaviours in early childhood

Growing Up in New Zealand questionnaires for rangatahi available in te reo

NZ’s largest-ever health and wellbeing survey with tweens gets underway

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