Month of the military child

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Tāngata Whaiora
Health Services Handbook

Introducing your new guide to Defence Health Services.
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Pūtahi Hauora
Defence Health Hub

Find the latest information on health and wellbeing for NZDF, families & veterans.
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Children and military life

Helping ngā tamariki to be resilient.

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Positive parenting

Positive parenting is a model using tools, tips, and strategies to grow happy and thriving children.

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Sole parenting

Sometimes we can go it alone as parents, whether by choice or a change in circumstance.

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Managing time apart

Keeping your relationships going when you aren't physically present

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Latest resources

Tips, tools and video resources for resilient military children
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Tips, tools and video resources for resilient military children
Going the distance
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Going the distance
Handle with Aroha
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Handle with Aroha

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Deployment resources

Information, resources and activities for personnel and their loved ones before, during and after deployment.
Deployment resources

Community facilitators

Change can be challenging, whether you are new to NZDF or moving locations.
Community facilitators

Tools and Tips for Positive Parenting

In the main content of this topic and the additional resources you will see some background information about positive parenting.
Tools and Tips for Positive Parenting

Social media

A great tool to stay connected, but there are some downsides to social media that are good to be aware of.
Social media