Nurture Paediatrics

03/12/2025

Thanks to everyone who popped by to say hello at Celebrate Together today — we had an absolute blast! So many happy, smiling faces, awesome conversations, and some seriously impressive talent out there! We loved being part of such a colourful, inclusive community event. 😊🎪

02/12/2025

🌟 Come say kia ora at Celebrate Together 2025 TOMORROW! 🌟

We’re excited to be part of Celebrate Together 2025, a free, inclusive community event hosted by Circability honouring the International Day of Persons with Disabilities.

This vibrant event will feature circus performances, hands-on workshops, music, community displays, and plenty of opportunities to learn, celebrate, and enjoy a day of inclusion and connection.

Mandy, Bo & Abi will be there — so please come by, say hi, and have a chat!

We can’t wait to see you there! 🎪✨

29/11/2025

Unsure if we can help, or just want to have a chat with us about
your child’s needs?

Our Engagement Call is a simple, low-cost way to get started.

For just $10, you’ll have a 15-minute chat with one of our clinicians — and if you go on to book an appointment, that $10 is credited towards your first session.

💬 Low-cost first step
👶 Paediatric-focused
🤝 Supportive, warm, and family-centred

Learn more & book your Engagement Call here:
👉 https://nurturepaeds.co.nz/engagement

We’re here to support your whānau from the very beginning. 💛

26/11/2025

🏃‍♂️⚽ Summer sport is in full swing — and we’re seeing a rise in kids with Sever’s (heel) pain.

With lots of running, jumping and training happening right now, it’s really common for tamariki to feel discomfort at the back of the heel.

If your child is limping after sport, avoiding activity, or complaining of heel pain, we’re here to help. Early support can make a big difference in keeping them comfortable and active.

👣 Appointments available with Abi or Mandy at Nurture Paediatrics.

Book online 🔗https://nurturepaeds.co.nz/

21/11/2025

🌟 Come say kia ora at Celebrate Together 2025! 🌟

We’re excited to be part of Celebrate Together 2025, a free, inclusive community event hosted by Circability honouring the International Day of Persons with Disabilities.

Mandy & Bo will be there on the day — so please come by, say hi, and have a chat! We’d love to connect with whānau, educators, community groups, and anyone interested in children’s wellbeing.

Event Details:
📅 Wednesday 3 December 2025
🕙 10:00am – 2:00pm
📍 Jordan Field, Memorial Park, Tauranga (Devonport Road side)

This vibrant event will feature circus performances, hands-on workshops, music, community displays, and plenty of opportunities to learn, celebrate, and enjoy a day of inclusion and connection.

Stay tuned to see what we'll be up to on the day...
We can’t wait to see you there! 🎪✨

20/11/2025

Our friends at The Sensory Corner are having a sale! We love their products and even have a selection available to rent here at Nurture.

Early Black Friday Sale on NOW. Stock up for Xmas or grab something for yourself.

Click the link below:

https://www.sensorycorner.co.nz/collections/early-black-friday-deals-2025

18/11/2025

We just came across this RNZ article that really resonated with our philosophy at Nurture Paediatrics: “Is it okay to lie to children about pain?”

At Nurture Paediatrics, we believe truth + empowerment builds stronger relationships. We encourage families to talk openly and gently about medical experiences — helping children feel safe, understood, and respected.

Click on the link to read the full article https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1MonSxBLs6/

Ever said "don't worry, it won't hurt" to try and overcome any worries on the way to the doctor or dentist? Well, that could make it worse, according to the experts.

Full story ⬇️

16/11/2025

🎬 Movie Night Fundraiser! 🍿
Nurture Paediatrics is proud to support Moana Hockey Club and share this post for a special family movie night fundraiser next Thursday!

Bring the kids, their friends, and the whole whānau along to a fun screening of Zootopia 2 – the perfect family-friendly film to kick off the end-of-year season. 🐾✨

📅 Thursday 6pm
🎥 Zootopia 2
🎟️ All proceeds go directly to supporting our Moana Hockey Senior Club community.

Come along, enjoy a great night out. We’d love to see you there! 💙🏑

11/11/2025

Last week, Mandy had the privilege of speaking at the Paediatric Society of NZ's 76th Annual Meeting in Auckland. Her presentation, “Early Intervention in Paediatric Pain,” highlighted why early support matters and how we can better empower tamariki and their whānau on their pain journey — a topic we’re incredibly passionate about at Nurture Paediatrics. 💛

For Mandy, Bo & Abi it was also an inspiring few days of learning, connecting, and absorbing new ideas from clinicians and researchers across Aotearoa, and a chance to enjoy the beautiful cultural performances woven throughout the conference. 🌿✨

We’re grateful for the opportunity to contribute to this national kōrero and to keep growing alongside such an engaged and passionate community.

06/11/2025

As we continue to share stories for National Pain Awareness Week (Canada), today we want to bring the focus back home — to the support we offer tamariki and whānau right here in Aotearoa. 💛🌿

Persistent pain can be confusing and overwhelming for kids and their families. Understanding what’s happening in the body — and knowing how to gently rebuild confidence and comfort — can make a huge difference.

That’s why, at Nurture Paediatrics, we created My Pain Toolbox.

👉 My Pain Toolbox is a 6-session online or in-person group programme for tamariki aged 8–14 and their whānau.
Together, we explore:
✨ how pain works in the body and brain
✨ strategies to calm the nervous system
✨ movement, sleep, pacing, and everyday routines
✨ ways to reconnect with the things that matter most

It’s interactive, practical, and grounded in kindness — helping kids feel understood, empowered, and supported.

If you’re interested in learning more or joining the next group, we’re here to help. Let’s make sure every child’s pain is recognised and supported with care. 💙

04/11/2025

Quality pain care shouldn’t depend on where you live — but right now, not every child has access to the support they need.

In Canada The new Paediatric Pain Management Standard is an important step forward — recognising that children, whānau, and health professionals all bring vital perspectives to pain care. It calls for care that’s coordinated, compassionate, and centred on each child’s needs, goals, and culture.

We need this kind of partnership-based approach here in Aotearoa too. 🌿 Let’s make sure our tamariki and whānau are heard, supported, and included in every step of their pain care journey.

02/11/2025

🌏 National Pain Awareness Week (Canada) – and why it matters here in Aotearoa 🌿

In Canada, this week is National Pain Awareness Week — a time to shine a light on children’s pain and the barriers families face in getting the right support.

Here in Aotearoa New Zealand, we see many of the same challenges — families struggling to find information and care that reflects their language, culture, and community.

That’s why we’re sharing the amazing work of Solutions for Kids in Pain (SKIP) and Our Kids’ Health, who are helping to close this gap through culturally adapted, accessible pain education.

Explore the resources here 👉 https://kidshealthnetwork.org/learning-hub/

and learn how you can help close the gap for kids in pain 👉 https://kidsinpain.ca/help-close-the-gap-for-kids-in-pain/

Let’s start conversations here in Aotearoa too — every child deserves to have their pain recognised, understood, and managed with care. 💙

Too many families face barriers to understanding and managing their child’s pain because resources aren’t built by or reflective of their culture, language, or community.

SKIP and Our Kids’ Health have been working to close this gap – with culturally adapted pain education in accessible formats.

Explore each cultural chapter’s Pain Education Hub to find trusted guidance on topics like:

-Supporting children with chronic pain
-Managing menstrual pain
-Recognizing pain in babies..and so much more

🔗 https://kidshealthnetwork.org/learning-hub/

Be part of the movement to close the gap for kids in pain! Visit our landing page to see how you can get involved and take action today! https://kidsinpain.ca/help-close-the-gap-for-kids-in-pain/

Our Kids' Health Network