The holidays are a fun and festive time to visit with friends and family. Special decorations, traditions, food and fun activities make it an exciting time. But the holidays can also present challenges for our young children whose lack of emotional regulation and adaptability to schedule changes can lead to feelings of overwhelm and frustration.…
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There’s nothing like gathering with family on Thanksgiving and enjoying a game or fun activity together. Are you looking to shake things up this holiday and play a new game or explore a new family activity? Take a look at these fun (and most are free!) Thanksgiving games and activities from Good Housekeeping that are…
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The Town of Milford Recycling and Solid Waste Committee has updated the brochure with new information about the recycling process in town (the what, where and how of recycling and disposing of waste.) It includes updated information on food composting and textile recycling. ** Don’t forget about the Still Good Shed! Open during daylight hours.…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Attention Reading Rainbow fans! In celebration of 40 years of Reading Rainbow, they have shared 40 FULL EPISODES on their YouTube channel! For a limited time, enjoy full episodes of the original series. Reading Rainbow was a staple for many during their childhood. During its 26-year run Reading Rainbow garnered more than 250 awards! You…
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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…
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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.…
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