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Growing Up participant says it's important for adults to listen to children
Growing Up in New Zealand participant says it's “pretty cool” that the study encourages adults to pay close attention to children’s lives and experiences.
Study identifies behaviours that support children to develop self-control
New research using this country’s largest longitudinal study of child development has identified key behaviours to support pre-school children to develop self-control, a key indicator of adult wellbeing.
How much sleep are New Zealand pre-schoolers really getting?
The largest ever study of sleep in early childhood in New Zealand estimates that more than a third of toddlers and a fifth of preschoolers are not getting the recommended amount of sleep.
Early childhood education positive for social outcomes, but increases chance of childhood illnesses
Growing Up research found children who attend early childhood education have fewer emotional difficulties and better peer relations, but are more prone to illnesses.
The key culprits in tooth decay in New Zealand children
The foods most associated with tooth decay in New Zealand children are white bread, fruit juice, refined breakfast cereals and sugar sweetened soft drinks.
Now We Are Eight
Growing Up in New Zealand has launched its Now We Are Eight: Life in Middle Childhood report.
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