Publications: Evidence Briefs

Our evidence briefs compile the latest research and evidence into easy to read summary documents.



 

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26.06.2023  
Ahead of the game: Why play is the key to children’s future success
Play is an excellent way to help children's brains grow and develop important cognitive, socioemotional and physical skills.

15.09.2022  
Perinatal mental distress: An under-recognised concern
Perinatal mental distress is an under-recognised condition that can have serious consequences for a woman and her baby, and potentially also lead to intergenerational cycles of compromised wellbeing.

19.07.2022  
Beyond genes: How fathers play a biological role in the health of future generations
A significant proportion of New Zealand men may be impacting the health of their future children through poor health and lifestyle behaviours prior to conception.

30.05.2022  
Bonding: A brilliant brain builder
This evidence brief covers the importance of supporting parents to bond with their child from the earliest years.

08.11.2021  
Executive functions: A crucial but overlooked factor for lifelong wellbeing
Executive functions refer to the set of cognitive processes that help us learn, pay attention, control our emotions, and work towards a goal.

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