Try this simple activity with your kids…it’s fun and easy for any age. All you need is white coffee filters, markers and a spray bottle or dropper. For an extra fun and festive touch try cutting the coffee filters into shapes like a heart, clover or whatever you can imagine. These look BEAUTIFUL taped to…
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Fingerplays and hand rhymes are short poems, chants or songs that rhyme. The lyrics correspond to hand movements and pair the words with actions (think “Itsy Bitsy Spider” or “Pat-A-Cake” to name a few!) Using fingerplays and songs in early childhood is a great way to help young children learn language and help them sharpen…
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We’ve all heard that diets with an excess of sugar can eventually lead to diabetes, obesity, and heart health issues. But did you know a diet high in sugar can have a negative impact on a child’s brain development and functioning, and can cause difficulties with emotional regulation? Though natural sugars are necessary for your…
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Road injuries are the leading cause of preventable deaths and injuries to children in the United States. The best way to keep your child safe in the car is to use the right car seat in the right way every time you’re out on the road. **A new law took effect in NH on January…
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Focusing on a new baby often causes a new mother to put her own needs aside. While focusing attention on a new infant is extremely important, it is also important for Mom to take time for self-care and listen to signs from her body to take time for herself. Take a look at this article…
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Finding the right support isn’t always easy and knowing where to start is often the hardest part. As a result, the NH Children’s System of Care (CSoC) has assembled this statewide list of ways to get help with topics ranging from pandemic mental health and special education to art therapy, counseling services for youth and…
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Are you ready to ring in the new year and want to include your kids in the fun? Check out this great article from Macaroni Kids; How to Throw an Easy At-Home New Year’s Eve Celebration Kids Will Love, for ideas on creating an easy at-home celebration. Do your kids have questions about why we…
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Looking for a way to keep your kids entertained now that the days are shorter and we’re spending more time inside? Try this super easy snow dough recipe from The Best Ideas for Kids. With simple ingredients; lotion, corn starch and glitter (if you want a little sparkle) it’s cheap and easy fun. Keep the…
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As parents it can be tempting to maintain control and do everything ourselves, but teaching kids how to do things for themselves has benefits for the whole family. Sharing family responsibilities with your kids gives them a bit of independence, a sense of pride and accomplishment, and given the right jobs, can take some things…
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For many people the holiday season is an exciting and enjoyable time full of festivities, gatherings and merriment, but for many the holiday season leads to increased stress and can amplify feelings of sadness, depression, anxiety, grief and loneliness. The holidays can be difficult for people who find themselves struggling in their personal lives or…
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