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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When parents and children are feeling big emotions, it’s good to find some calm. Simple mindfulness activities can help. Mindfulness is noticing what’s going on outside—and inside—of us with acceptance and kindness. As mindful parents, we can be curious and open to understanding what our children are feeling and experiencing. The mindfulness exercises here are…
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Continuing through December 2021, the new Child Tax Credit in the American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act provides monthly benefits of $250 per child between ages 6-17 and $300 per child under age 6. What you need to know: Most families (nearly 90% of children in the United States) will automatically receive monthly payments without having…
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From the American Academy of Pediatrics website, here are some time-tested activities, suggested by age, that will help support your baby’s healthy development. Plus, they’re fun!
We’ve all read about the power of independent play for our kids. When children play on their own, they build important life skills like focus and self-control. Children are more likely to spend time immersed in play when they’re deeply interested in what they’re doing. Ask them about what they love to do … and…
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Language development/communication is one of the five key domains of child development. Did you know that asking your young child simple questions about what they are doing …and/or narrating the things you see happening supports their language development? “Language plays an important role in the development of executive function skills. It helps children identify their…
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Here is a great blog from the American Academy of Pediatrics’ Healthy Children website where they answer parent questions around appropriate physical activity for babies. Does my baby need exercise? How do I get my baby active?
“Crawling is your baby’s first method of getting around efficiently on his own. In the traditional crawl, he’ll start by learning to balance on his hands and knees. Then he’ll figure out how to move forward and backward by pushing off with his knees. At the same time, he’ll be strengthening the muscles that will…
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Learn how you can help your infants and toddlers develop strong relationships with the people in their lives. “Through relationships, children discover who they are and learn to understand others…” read more.
You know what it’s like to not get a good night of sleep — feeling tired all day, getting upset easily, not being able to focus. It’s important for children to sleep well at night because sleep helps them learn, concentrate, and manage their behavior and emotions. Sometimes, kids who don’t get enough sleep even…
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