Take home tips - VSC – A Practical Guide for Parents in Aotearoa NZ

Take time before making decisions.
Don’t rush. Ask questions of your health professionals: ask them to link you to other parents and VSC support organisations, look online and do your own research.
You are not alone! Seek support from those with lived experience: talk to other parents.
Self-reflect: understand what is driving you decision making.
Think about your child’s/tamaiti’s right to bodily autonomy and self determination.
Seek psychological support and peer support when you are ready.
Loving your child/tamaiti is the best medicine for a healthy, happy child/tamaiti.