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    Useful websites to help you keep your child healthy and help you with your child's development including learning to talk and play and learning.

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      • Caring for children with additional needs
        https://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/23172/Caring-for-children-with-additional-needs

        Information from the NHS for parents and carers of children under 21 who may need additional support.

      • Challenging behaviour
        https://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/23169/Challenging-behaviour

        What do if your child shows signs of challenging behaviour and how to deal with it.

      • Child development
        https://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/23167/Child-development

        This guide features general information about your child's development including movement, hand skills, hearing and communication.

      • Childhood illness
        https://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/23165/Childhood-illness

        A guide from the NHS showing common childhood illnesses and advice for when you should keep your child off nursery or school.

      • Children's mental health
         https://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/23173/Children-s-mental-health

        Find out how you can help a child to have good mental health, including knowing how to talk to a child about their mental health, and when to spot any signs tha...

      • Children's weight
         https://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/23163/Children-s-weight

        As children grow and develop at different rates it's not always easy to tell if they are a healthy weight. This guide from the NHS can help you check if your ch...

      • Eye health
        https://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/23166/Eye-health

        Information from the NHS about why eye checks are important and how to spot eye problems in children.

      • Learning to talk
        https://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/23170/Learning-to-talk

        Play ideas and tips on how to help young children to develop speech and everyday skills.

      • Little orange book
        https://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/23161/Little-orange-book

        Expert advice on identifying childhood illnesses. From treating common conditions like coughs and colds to when to seek help for something more serious.

      • Oral Health
         https://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/23162/Oral-Health

        From brushing their first teeth to their first trip to the dentist, a helpful guide to take care of your children's teeth.

      • Potty training and bedwetting
        https://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/23168/Potty-training-and-bedwetting

        Get tips on how to potty train your child and help with bedwetting.

      • Vaccinations
        https://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/23164/Vaccinations

        A guide from the NHS to help you understand what vaccines are available and when your child should have them. It also explains how they work and why they're saf...