Helpful Holiday Tasks That Kids Can Do

As parents it can be tempting to maintain control and do everything ourselves, but teaching kids how to do things for themselves has benefits for the whole family. Sharing family responsibilities with your kids gives them a bit of independence, a sense of pride and accomplishment, and given the right jobs, can take some things…

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2023 Southern NH Tour of Lights

Milford Recreation Department presents the 4th Annual Southwest New Hampshire Tour of Lights! This program is a collaboration among 11 Recreation Departments in southwest New Hampshire and the program exists to provide a free free family friendly activity to go and explore festive lights and decorations during the holidays. There are more than 100 homes…

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The Holidays Aren’t Always Full of Cheer

For many people the holiday season is an exciting and enjoyable time full of festivities, gatherings and merriment, but for many the holiday season leads to increased stress and can amplify feelings of sadness, depression, anxiety, grief and loneliness. The holidays can be difficult for people who find themselves struggling in their personal lives or…

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How to help avoid holiday meltdowns

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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Tips for Promoting Social-Emotional Development birth to age 3

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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Continuous Medicaid coverage is ending…FREE help available when navigating health insurance marketplace plans

If you are no longer eligible for Medicaid but still need health insurance, you can contact the New Hampshire Navigators to explore other health insurance options. New Hampshire has two Health Insurance Navigators that provide health insurance enrollment assistance in person, virtually, and by phone, at no cost to you. The Health Insurance Marketplace® provides…

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