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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The New Hampshire Department of Education has partnered with Waterford Upstart to offer a free, at-home early learning program to children entering kindergarten in the fall. Students who qualify with the following birth dates can participate in the FREE program. Students’ birth dates must fall between August 1, 2018 and September 30, 2019. Students who…
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In 2021, New Hampshire’s Child Advocacy Centers provided services to over 2000 NH children and their families, conducted over 1500 forensic interviews, and provided families with over 2000 referrals for behavioral health and specialized medical services to help children who have experienced abuse HEAL, SURVIVE, and THRIVE!! Prevention is key to ending the cycle of…
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The origin of April fools’ Day is a bit unclear but the holiday, celebrated annually on April 1st, has been around for centuries. People young and old, and in countries all around the world, delight in a day dedicated to practical jokes, pranks and playing tricks on family and friends. No matter how this silly,…
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President Ronald Reagan declared March as National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month in 1987 to “increase public awareness of the needs and the potential of Americans who face developmental disabilities and to provide the opportunities they need in order to live productive lives and to achieve their full potential” Developmental disabilities can refer to impairments in…
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It happens to us all, you’re running through the store to pick up a few things and the requests start, and are often followed by tears and the occasional meltdown. If your child is constantly asking for things while out shopping you are not alone! Even as adults, walking around Target makes most of us want…
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Spring is here!! The first day of spring is also known as the Vernal Equinox. Equinox is derived from Latin words meaning “equal night.” Days and nights are approximately equal in length near the first day of spring! After a long, cold winter it’s exciting to have longer days and to feel the warm sun on…
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Does your child gag at the sight, smell, touch, or taste of certain foods? Do they prefer to eat only certain textures or tastes? Did they not go through an oral stage as a baby/toddler where they mouthed and chewed on toys and other objects? Or maybe you find they excessively chew or mouth objects…
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