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Jin Russell: 'Let's have a conversation about child development'

Growing Up in New Zealand researcher, Dr Jin Russell, works at the coalface of children’s health and says poverty has a major effect on childhood development as well as contributing to illness.

Unmet mental health support for pregnant New Zealand women

The first-ever study to look at anti-depressant use and symptoms of depression in pregnant New Zealand women has identified unmet need for mental health support.

Babies not meeting infant feeding guidelines may be at greater risk for childhood obesity

New research reveals that a significant number of babies are not being fed in accordance with New Zealand’s infant feeding guidelines and this puts them at greater risk for childhood obesity.

Study highlights greater barriers for Māori and Pacific children to see a GP

Māori and Pacific children face more barriers to seeing a GP than other children and those who face barriers are twice as likely to be hospitalised.

Children’s screen time and the impact on cognitive development

New research sheds light on how Kiwi pre-schoolers’ use of screen media may affect the development of executive functions which help children to manage their impulses and behaviour.

Children “scientists” in world-first study looking at health and indoor climate

How cold are Kiwi kids bedrooms? Growing Up in New Zealand decided to find out and has identified the ideal indoor temperature and humidity range for good child health.