Premiering in March of 2021, the New Hampshire Children’s Trust is in it’s second season of their parenting podcast; New Hampshire Family NOW! New Hampshire Family NOW is a frank conversation about the ups and downs of parenting hosted by NHCT Director of Advancement Nathan Fink and Senior Programs Director Joelyn Drennan. Sometimes funny and…
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As we continue to focus on Child Abuse Prevention Month you are invited to join partners of the NH Children’s Trust including our very own Director and Co-Founder, Joelle Martin, for an online panel discussion…We are Prevention: Engaging Community at All Levels – Thursday, April 21, from 12-1:30 p.m. It is sure to be an energizing…
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Our partners at Beaver Brook have put up a new story for their Story Walk at the Burns Farm Loop on Mason Road in Milford (right at the intersection with Burns Road). Check out the newest story walk book; Sheep in a Jeep (in honor of spring and mud season!) Your kids will love this…
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The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) is once again inviting educators and families to participate in their annual Week of the Young Child (WOYC) April 4 – April 8. Recognized in early childhood classrooms across the US, this annual event aims to raise awareness of the importance of positive, high-quality learning…
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We are grateful to The Cabinet Press for sharing the news about Milford Kids Thrive! Click here to view the article online or here for a print-ready pdf. Milford, NH – Milford Thrives, a nonprofit organization working to build a healthy, resilient, and connected community in Milford, New Hampshire, has developed and launched Milford Kids…
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As a parent, are you comfortable allowing your children to express their big feelings? Do you rush to shut down their anger, for fear that you, or they, will lose control? Do you perceive anger to be a negative emotion? Most of us are uncomfortable with anger and haven’t been given the tools to work…
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“So much of the work of parenthood is unseen. So much of it is the mental load, the emotional load, the logistical load. Things that nobody notices unless they’re not done. One of my friends calls this “Magic House” where it appears like these things just happen by magic–when in reality, somebody is keeping track…
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If your child is turning 5 by September 30 of this year it is time to get them registered for Kindergarten! It’s an exciting time in your child’s life but often one that comes with anxious feelings for your child about leaving home and making new friends, and fears for parents wondering if your child…
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We’ve known for years that making art has many benefits for a child’s development and well being. Creating art strengthens fine motor skills, problem solving and decision making skills, and allows for opportunities for self-expression, as well as helping kids process the world around them and the big emotions they often feel. But creating art…
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February is National Snack Food Month! Healthy snacks play an important role in keeping your kids fueled for their busy, active lives. Kids need more than fancy, convenient packaging and lots of sugar to help provide them the nutrients they need for proper health, stamina, and healthy brain functioning. Check out this article from Healthy…
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