A fear of insects is very powerful and overwhelming for some kids. With time, patience, and a few helpful tips you can help your kids lessen or even overcome their fear of the “creepy-crawlies” Take a look at these tips and suggestions from Get the Kids Outside …7 Ways to Help Your Kids Overcome Their…
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The Milford Oval area contains many restaurants, gift and service related businesses. It remains the hub of activity both social and business for Milford and the surrounding towns — and it’s loaded with a rich history!! Did you know there is a walking tour of many historical spots in and around the Milford Oval? Originally…
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The New Hampshire Partners in Health program supports families of children with a chronic health condition. Partners in Health coordinators help guide, educate, and connect families to resources and financial assistance if needed. They work directly with families and can help you navigate the health system or build capacity to manage the chronic health condition.…
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For parents, one of the greatest thrills is hearing your baby say, “mama” or “dada” for the first time…and even more exciting to start communicating with them when they begin speaking with that adorable “baby talk” and beyond! But what if they aren’t talking? Or what if they aren’t saying words correctly? Or maybe they…
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Are you a grandparent raising and caring for your young grandchild(ren)? Or a relative helping to support young family members? More and more, people across New Hampshire are finding themselves unexpectedly parenting a young relative. It’s a beautiful act of family love; avoids the child having to go into the foster care system, and keeps the…
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No matter their age, strengthening your relationship and encouraging good communication with your children can boil down to one thing; spending time with them! It’s important to spend time each day with your kids; but amidst the busy days and packed schedules it’s often hard to carve out a good amount of relaxed time together. …
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On average 1 in 5 women worldwide struggle with maternal mental health disorders. Maternal mental health disorders are much more than the baby blues and consist of varied mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, OCD, PTSD and feelings of isolation. But you are not alone! The US Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA) is…
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Spring break is upon us and you may be looking for something to do to get your family out of the house and enjoy some time together. This is a great time of year to explore all there is to do in the big city of Boston! The weather in April makes for a comfortable…
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A solar eclipse will be visible across North America on Monday, April 8, 2024 with Northern NH and many other New England states in the path of totality. In Southern NH we’ll see 95% totality. A solar eclipse occurs when the moon passes between the sun and the Earth, blocking sunlight and casting a shadow…
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There is nothing like sensory play to engage the whole child and boost learning and development! Plus, enjoying sensory activities with your young children strengthens bonds and provides an opportunity for some fun! For a list of easy and enjoyable sensory activities check out 12 Fun Activities that Engage Young Children’s Senses and Enhance Learning…
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