NH Department of Health and Human Services along with the US Food and Drug Administration have issued warnings on dangerous levels of lead found in fruit pouches, specifically three different varieties of cinnamon applesauce made by the following brands; WanaBana, Schnucks, and Weis. Consumers should not eat, sell, or serve recalled WanaBana, Schnucks, and Weis…
Social-emotional wellness is often known as infant “mental health” by early childhood professionals. It is through relationships that young children develop social emotional wellness. Relationships provide the loving context necessary to comfort, protect, encourage, and offer a buffer against stressful times. Read more here on tips to promote social-emotional development in your children: Birth to…
If you are no longer eligible for Medicaid but still need health insurance, you can contact the New Hampshire Navigators to explore other health insurance options. New Hampshire has two Health Insurance Navigators that provide health insurance enrollment assistance in person, virtually, and by phone, at no cost to you. The Health Insurance Marketplace® provides…
As a parent you want the best education and the best future possible for your child. If he or she is being evaluated for special educational needs and/or you’re thinking they may need some extra help on their educational journey, it can be intimidating to enter the world of special education. By gaining knowledge and…
With it’s bounty of seasonal sights, smells, and textures, autumn is a great time to get outside and explore together as a family. These outdoor autumn activities are endless fun for kids and encourage them to spend even more time outside and exploring the natural world around them. Check out 36 Simple Autumn Outdoor Activities to…
Attention all Reading Rainbow fans! In celebration of 40 years of Reading Rainbow, they will be sharing 40 FULL EPISODES on their YouTube channel! For a limited time, enjoy full episodes of the original series. Episodes will be made available to stream on YouTube one at a time, released every Tuesday and Thursday. Reading Rainbow…
During times of community or world-wide crisis it’s easy to assume that young children don’t know what’s going on. But one thing’s for sure — children are very sensitive and tuned in to how their parents are feeling and the things they’re talking about. Children can sense when their parents are really worried, whether they’re…
The Refurbished Equipment Marketplace is a centralized depository of previously owned assistive technologies that have been donated, cleaned, refurbished and made available to individuals throughout NH. This service is helpful for those individuals who have high insurance deductibles, do not have health coverage for such items, or for those who find the cost of new technology prohibitive.…
There are so many things you can do with your kids and their pumpkins this fall…more than just carving! You can try painting them, bake with them, create gooey pumpkin guts sensory bags, and so much more! Check out mom.com list of out-of-the-ordinary activity suggestions for kids of all ages and abilities; 10 Great Activities…
Looking for a fun activity to do outdoors with your kids? Try geocaching! Geocaching is a growing trend around the world. There are over 2 million active geocaches worldwide! It’s a free activity that gets kids outdoors, connects them with nature, and sets them out on a treasure hunt guided by GPS to find hidden…