{"product_id":"digital-product-6","title":"Maia the Kaitiaki Episode 9 - The Nasty Knock","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA tough tackle. A difficult decision. A lesson that could change a life.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen Maia's best friend Henare suffers a heavy knock to the head during a rugby game, everyone assumes he's fine. But Maia notices something isn't right. As Henare struggles with headaches, confusion, and the fear of missing out on the next game, Maia faces a challenge of his own: should he stay quiet or speak up?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith guidance from the wise Nanny Rakai, Maia learns that true courage isn't always found on the rugby field. Sometimes, being a kaitiaki means protecting the people you care about, even when it's difficult. Through friendship, leadership, and aroha, Maia discovers that speaking up can be one of the bravest acts of all.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrounded in Te Ao Māori and the values of kaitiakitanga, whanaungatanga, and hauora, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Nasty Knock\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a powerful story that helps tamariki, whānau, coaches, and educators understand the importance of concussion awareness and brain health. It encourages young readers to recognise the signs of concussion, seek help when needed, and support one another through recovery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis inspiring story reminds us that being a warrior is not about playing through pain—it is about protecting your teammates, your whānau, and yourself.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerfect for classrooms, sports teams, and whānau conversations about concussion, wellbeing, leadership, and making safe choices.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maia the Kaitiaki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43466828120182,"sku":null,"price":14.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0700\/2134\/9494\/files\/COVER-TheNastyKnock.jpg?v=1780345724","url":"https:\/\/maia-the-kaitiaki.myshopify.com\/products\/digital-product-6","provider":"Maia the Kaitiaki","version":"1.0","type":"link"}