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In our May 2013 issue
Also included in the May issue is our Spring/Summer edition of Healthy Families
- NH's best picnic spots
- Elizabeth Rollo: NH's youngest political player
- Ideas for a Mother's Day Getaway
- Family Road Trip: Adventures Along Route 101
- Parenting in the Moment Column: What it really means to be "present"
- Cook with your kids: Tea Time
- Dad on Board Column: After 10 years, it finally happened - I became the ‘Mean Dad’
- Learning Curve Column: Be prepared for your child’s annual IEP meeting
- Family Finances Column: How to help mom save money
- House Calls Column: Fetal echocardiography may be recommended for high-risk Mom’s-to-be
In our April 2013 issue
- Newtown: Could it happen here in NH?
- Divorce: How to help your children deal during through this difficult time
- Is your child ready for preschool?
- Nutritional guidelines for your toddler
- A profile of Big Brothers Big Sisters
- Cook with your kids: Celebrate the earth – April 22nd and every day
- Dad on Board Column: More signs my daughter is getting older
- Learning Curve Column: It’s our responsibility to teach children how to take responsibility for their lives
- Family Finances Column: Spring cleaning starts in your pantry
- House Calls Column: Reclassifying Autism Spectrum Disorders
In our March 2013 issue
- Summer Camp - where life gets real
- How summer camp experiences support optimal child development
- Camp give kids a world of good
- Shopping for summer camp
- Day camp or overnight camp?
- Tips for making the most out of a camp fair
- How to prepare for summer camp
- Every child should be able to attend summer camp
- Dealing with conflicting parenting styles
- Nutritional guidelines for your child in their first year of life
- Expecting? Here’s how to save money on items for the newest member of your family
- Understanding Asperger’s Syndrome
- Cook with your kids: Maple Syrup Recipes
- Dad on Board Column: Routine keeps our home in balance
- Learning Curve Column: Conquering the ‘third-quarter slump
- Family Finances Column: De-clutter your home
- House Calls Column: Why does my child have developmental delays?
In our February 2013 issue
- World Language curriculums open up children’s minds to the rest of the world
- Chase away the winter blues with a new hobby
- Where to play summer sports all winter long
- Your child's first dental exam
- Fun facts about your pet
- What you need to know about your pet's dental health
- Cook with your kids: Breakfast for dinner recipes
- Dad on Board Column: My daughter has caught The Hobbit bug
- In My Humble Opinion: Free play, less structure is necessary for a child’s healthy development
- Learning Curve Column: Students, parents should not use support services as a crutch
- Family Finances Column: Have the lessons about thrift paid off?
- House Calls Column: Educate yourself about Asthma in children
- Family Road Trip: Wintertime fun in Western New Hampshire
In our January 2013 issue
- Holidays and the autistic child
- Season of giving: 4 worthy organizations who need your help
- Profiles of NH's newest charter schools
- What to do when your child is more about getting than giving this holiday season
- Festival and frugal holiday events in NH
- Survival strategies for traveling with your family
- Cook with your kids: Christmas Cookie Decorations
- Dad on Board Column: She doesn't want anything for Christmas
- Parenting in the Moment Column: Our children need to know that being different doesn’t equate to being bad
- Learning Curve Column: Lessons Learned
- Family Finances Column: Root vegetables are economical and good for you
- House Calls Column: It’s a good time to teach your children manners
- Family Road Trip: Fair Start to December
In our December 2012 issue
- Holidays and the autistic child
- Season of giving: 4 worthy organizations who need your help
- Profiles of NH's newest charter schools
- What to do when your child is more about getting than giving this holiday season
- Festival and frugal holiday events in NH
- Survival strategies for traveling with your family
- Cook with your kids: Christmas Cookie Decorations
- Dad on Board Column: She doesn't want anything for Christmas
- Parenting in the Moment Column: Our children need to know that being different doesn’t equate to being bad
- Learning Curve Column: Lessons Learned
- Family Finances Column: Root vegetables are economical and good for you
- House Calls Column: It’s a good time to teach your children manners
- Family Road Trip: Fair Start to December
In our November 2012 issue
- Stay-at-home dads speak out
- Southern NH's school of rock
- Editor's Note: Before you head to the polls
- A closer look at NH’s charter schools: The funding dilemma
- Adoption stories by two NH families
- Adoption and special needs
- Cook with your kids: apple pie and wild rice stuffing
- Dad on Board Column: The canine curse
- Parenting in the Moment Column: Our children need to know that being different doesn’t equate to being bad
- Learning Curve Column: What you need to know about IEP documents
- Family Finances Column: Plan ahead and start your day off right
- House Calls Column: Prenatal genetic screening and what parents-to-be need to know
- Family Road Trip: Spend Black Friday in the White Mountains
In our October 2012 issue
- 2012 Family Favorites winners
- List of 2012 Halloween events and haunted houses
- Family Road Trip: Ghost tour
- Trick-or-treating tips and safety precautions
- List of NH corn mazes
- Advice from local parents on navigating the teen years
- Brace options for your tween, teen
- You lost your job...now what?
- Cook with your kids: pumpkins and squash
- Dad on Board Column: Ballet is out, hockey is in
- Learning Curve Column: Preparing for the IEP meeting
- Family Finances Column: Find a great (inexpensive!) gift at a yard sale
- House Calls Column: What you need to know about chickenpox
In our September 2012 issue
- So your child wants to become an actor?
- Super cool extracurricular activities for kids
- The importance of being a soccer mom
- Why your child doesn’t want to go to school and what you can do
- A local blogger shares her tips for starting your own blog
- Cooking with Kids: Meat Balls with Tomato-Cucumber Relish and Rooty Tooty Rich & Fruity Oatmeal Cookies
- Recipe: Brown Butter Sweet Potato & Lemon Chicken Fettuccini
- Parenting in the Moment column: Extracurricular activities for kids: What, when and how much?
- Dad on Board column: My daughter may look dainty, but looks can be deceiving
- Family Finances column: Curbing the "I wants" just before the holidays
- Learning Curve column: Preparation is key to making sure your child with special needs is ready to go back to school
- House Calls column: A look at a program for those living with a congenital heart defect
In our August 2012 issue
This month's issue is all about getting ready to go back to school.
- Hot items for back to school
- UNH Study: Parents lack adequate paid sick time
- The Back to School Challenge - are your kids ready?
- Outdoor education: the nature-based preschool trend makes its way to New Hampshire
- Summer Bucket List: Last minute summertime fun
- NH family chosen to travel to Family Advocacy Day in Washington D.C.
- Cooking with Kids: What to do with all of that corn
- Dad on Board Column: This time my daughter set the example for me
- Family Finances Column: The deal on half off deals websites
- House Calls Column: When do you need a Maternal Fetal Medicine Specialist?
In our July 2012 issue
This month's issue is all about preparing for a baby.
- How to get more sleep during your pregnancy
- Crying: What's normal may surprise you
- How to get your pre-baby body back
- The best baby shower gifts
- Prenatal program is bringing parents and caregivers together in a new way
- Girl or boy? Science can help you make the choice
- Teens and adults are taking up the serene and calorie-burning sport of rowing
- Rowing workshops for teens and tweens
- Kid's Party Planning 101
- Cooking with Kids: Sunday Breakfast
- Dad on Board Column: My daughter is already talking about what she wants to be when she grows up
- Family Finances Column: Fresh herbs are a budget friendly way to add flavor to your meal
- House Calls Column: Food allergies and your child
In our June 2012 issue
- Fostering in a child: Many NH children need a good home
- Life as a stay-at-home dad
- How to make healthier food choices when dining out
- Tips for a successful meal out with the kids
- Setting and sticking to a budget
- Get out of town and head to NYC for summer fun
- Family Road Trip: Heading to the White Mountains for Nature and Fun
- Quinoa Salad and Grilled Chicken with Sweet & Spicy BBQ Sauce
- House Calls Column: Nightmares and night terrors
- Family Finances Column: The money advice I gave my kids
- Learning Curve Column: How murder in a small town changed it all
- Dad on Board Column: A lot can happen in a few days
In our May 2012 issue
Also included with the May issue is our spring/summer edition of Healthy Families.
- What makes Mom special
- NH moms talk about why taking time for yourself is important
- Visit Montreal and Quebec City for a French-flavored vacation
- Family Road Trip: Eastern NH
- Capturing a moment
- Mother's Day recipes: Asparagus Quiche & Grilled Sausages, Honeyed Yogurt with Strawberries and Bellini Cocktails
- Learning Curve Column: Classroom time needs to be used for learning not dealing with drama
- Family Finances Column: Riding out the tough times
- House Calls Column: Summer Safety Tips
- Dad on Board Column: Hamburger Helper and pizza, please!
- Healthy Families: A teen's fight with chronic Lyme disease
- Healthy Families: Why you should wait and see before taking an antibiotic
- Healthy Families: Antibiotics in our food
- Healthy Families: When it's more than just a headache and it's a migraine
- Healthy families: Why you should have your child's cholesterol level tested
- Healthy Families: Play it safe this summer with food
- Healthy Families: What you need to know about athlete's feet
- Healthy Families: How much caffeine is too much?
In our April 2012 issue
This month's issue is all about preschool!
- Parenting preschoolers: Local families share their joys, triumphs and struggles
- Preschoolers and their changing sleep habits
- How to promote independence in your preschooler
- What you need to know about raising chickens in your backyard
- Keeping your family on track during a divorce
- Essays from our readers: My Paper Boy by Carrie Cariello
- Easter Eats: Easy Hot Cross Buns and Coconut Cupcakes
- Fun facts about Easter eggs
- Family Finances Column: Plan a mini-celebration and make your kids feel valued without spending a lot of money
- Learning Curve Column: Kids need to know the potential consequences of being members of online communities
- House Calls Column: Should I let my baby cry or go to them?
- Dad on Board Column: The funny thing on my daughter's forehead
- Family Road Trip: Finding farm-spiration
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In our March 2012 issue
Also included with the March issue is the 2012 edition of the Family Resource Book.
- Water is cheap and may cure what ails you
- Mud season is fun season in NH
- How to make your infant or toddler less fussy, more foodie
- What you need to know about temper tantrums
- Growing up without a mom
- Mowat-Wilson Syndrome: how one Merrimack family is dealing with it
- Every child should be able to attend summer camp
- What to know before your kids go to camp
- Five key tips to searching for summer camps online
- How to know if your child is ready for camp
- Preparing for summer camp (more than just packing the trunk)
- Questions to ask camp directors
- Reasons why you should attend a camp fair or open house
- Ideas on how to keep summer camp budget friendly
- How to find the right camp for your child
- Summer camp experiences teach life lessons
- 10 reasons your child can't miss camp this summer
- Dad on Board Column: Gadgets have taken over my house
- Learning Curve Column: The heart of the voting process is gone
- House Calls Column: The concussion epidemic
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In our February 2012 issue
- Finding the right pet for your family
- New Hampshire winter carnivals
- Meet a local author: Kathy Brodsky
- Good oral care starts in infancy
- Easing dental anxiety in kids (and adults!)
- What you need to know about: teens, 'tweens and dating
- Recipe: Dark Chocolate Truffles
- Recipe: Homemade Ricotta
- Recipe: Ricotta Pancakes
- Recipe: Ricotta and Honey Crostini
- Recipe: Cheesy Polenta Gratin with Oven Roasted Tomatoes
- Dad on Board column: My daughter, the lexicographer
- Learning Curve column: Love and marriage (statistics suggest they don't always go together)
- House Calls Column: The Michelangelo approach: Another way to look at raising children
- Family Finances column: A look back at Valentine's Day and when it didn't break the bank (or your teeth!)
- Family Road Trip: Visiting the White Mountains
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In our January 2012 issue
- How YOU can afford private school
- Listing of New Hampshire Nonpublic Schools
- Schools are embracing social networking as an effective teaching tool
- Offbeat winter sports: dog sledding
- Offbeat winter sports: ski joring
- Offbeat winter sports: nordic skating
- Fun places in southern NH to check out this winter
- Recipe: Chinese Beef with Broccoli and Noodles
- Recipe: Vegetable Quinoa Pilaf
- Family Finances Column: Saving money on food sometimes comes at a price
House Calls Column: How to teach your kids how to make better choices for their health - Learning Curve Column: Is the depth and quality of language slipping?
- Dad on Board Column: The barre vs. the boards
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In our December 2011 issue
- Family Road Trip: Celebrate the holiday season at the seacoast
- Preschoolers are being taught about many cultures and their holiday traditions
- How iPads, Kindles and Nooks are being used as educational tools
- Cooking with your kids: Make Christmas Cookies
- Exploring New England's favorite holiday traditions
- Family Finance Column: Celebrating a 'home-grown" Christmas
- House Calls Column: The 'pigeon toed' problem
- Dad on Board Column: My kid doesn't want anything for Christmas (No, really, I'm Serious)
Congratulations to Heather DiTrolio of Hollis, the winner of our 2011 Cover Photo Contest. On the cover are Alex, 4, and Molly, 3, playing in the Halloween weekend snowstorm.
In our November 2011 issue
Also included with the November issue is our fall/winter edition of Healthy Families.
- Irish step dancing with the Mazur girls from Sandown
- November is Turkey time! Cook, eat, pass out, then eat again
- Adoption: Another kind of love story
- Teaching with technology: changing the way students are taught and how they learn
- A closer look at the first-grade 'cutoff date'
- A Parent's Story: My child missed the cutoff date
- Dad on Board column: Expect the unexpected with kids
- Family Finances column: Think ahead with pets
- House Calls column: What you need to know about hydronephrosis
- November family road trip: exploring local turkey farms
- Healthy Families: Top 10 tips to keep your kids healthy this fall and winter
- Healthy Families: Keep warm, but keep safe (heating safety tips)
- Healthy Families: Congenital Heart Defects
- Healthy Families: School lunches get a makeover
- Healthy Families: What you need to know about the flu and flu vaccine
- Healthy Families: Making your own baby food is easy
In our October 2011 issue
- The results of the 2011 Family Favorites awards
- What you need to know about teen dieting
- Recipe: Roasted fall vegetables, roasted pork loin and roasted fall vegetable soup
- Recipe: Halloween cupcakes with cream cheese frosting
- Recipe: Creepy, crawly Halloween punch
- Recipe: Caramel Apples
- Recipe: Hot mulled cider
- Recipe: Black Bean and Chicken Chili
- How to chose the right driving school
- Family finances column: Turn off the TV and save money
- House calls column: Diagnosing and treating anxiety disorder in children
- Learning curve column: Public vs. private school
- Dad on Board column: Trading in a cereal box for a smile
In our September 2011 issue
- Risotto with Shoepeg Corn and Roasted Tomatoes
- Weighing the pros and cons of giving your child a cell phone
- Finding the balance between playtime and structured activities
- A parent's guide to organized sports
- When your kid isn't cool
- If you aren't on Facebook, but your child is, it's time to reconsider
- What you need to know about....The UNH Theraputic Riding Program
- Family Finances column: Save on school supplies
- Family Road Trip: Exploring NH state fairs
In our August 2011 issue
This issue is all about back to school
- Grilled Shrimp and Sausage (grilled corn, heirloom tomatoes with basil)
- The first day of school made easier...for parents
- Where is your child going after school? It's time to consider your child care options
- Back to school fashion trends
- Surviving being the new kid at school
- Getting ready for the homework battle
- Young Adult books and literature
- Family finances: The great food budget experiment
- Dad on board: A daughter that shall not remain nameless
- House calls: Potty training made easier
- Family road trip: saying goodbye to summer
In our July 2011 issue
Our planning for a baby issue!
- Where to give birth, and with whom, is an important decision
- The truth about morning sickness
- Alleviating the symptoms of morning sickness
- Preparing for preterm labor
- The amniocentesis debate: this test may not be for everyone
- Postpartum depression and when you should seek help
- Preparing for having multiple children
- Grilled Steak and Confetti Salad
- Turkey Burgers with Brie & Sun-dried Tomato Aioli
- Two little towns = one big adventure in Lincoln and Woodstock
- Party Planning Guide
- Visit a NH museum this summer
In our June 2011 issue
- Meet Dad on Board: Bill Burke
- Visit Pittsburg for fun in NH's great outdoors
- August Summer Festivals: Loon Mountain Hot Dog Festival, Pemi Blue Grass Festival, Hampton Beach Children's Festival, Festival of Fireworks and People Fest
- July Summer Festivals: Loon Festival, NH Music Festival, Fairy Tale Festival and American Independence Festival
- June Summer Festivals: Lupine Festival, Wildflower Festival, Wood Days and Market Square Day
- Tips for an inexpensive (and resourceful!) birthday party
- School may be out for the summer but never stop the learning experience
- A letter to my grandchildren as they head off to highschool
In our May 2011 issue
- Tomato and Cheddar Quiche
- Homemade Turkey Sausage
- Mother's Day gift ideas
- Meet some of our favorite Mom Bloggers
- Life after being a stay-at-home mom
- Healthy and tasty food options: going beyond peas and carrots
- Children and headaches: from allergies to stress
- Why your children need sunscreen this summer
- The signs and how to treat Lyme disease
- Getting organized can help save you money
In our April 2011 issue
The Preschool Issue!
- Braised Lamb and Vegetables and Greek Pasta with Lamb and Feta
- Visit Rollinsford and let your child's love for nature and art bloom this spring.
- Why making the time to volunteer at your child's school is good for everyone
- Parents weigh in on extracurricular activities
- Christa McAuliffe's tragic death propelled local students to pursue careers in education
In our March 2011 issue
This month it's all about getting the kids ready for summer camps!
- What to know before your kids go to camp
- Questions to ask camp directors
- Reasons why you should attend a camp fair or open house
- Ideas on how to keep summer camp budget friendly
- How to find the right camp for your child
- Summer camp experiences teach life lessons
- 10 reasons your child can't miss camp this summer
- Visit Lancaster
- Learn why the dinner table teaches kids about healthy eating and good conversation
- Seared Salmon with Lentils (steamed broccoli, brown rice and French Lentil Soup)
In our February 2011 issue
Is your kid the next Shaun white or Scott Lago?
A guide to snowboarding in NH
Depression: A family affair
Know when to seek help for yourself or someone you love
What you need to know about...Braces
The 411 on braces
14 ways to make this Valentine's Day the best one yet
Drop the kids off at Nanas, spend the day together and enjoy
Introduce your children to new flavors
Recipes include: Roast Chicken, Quinoa with Mushrooms and Spinach, Linguine with Chicken, Olives and Capers
Spotlight on ADHD: Looking at the alternatives
Treating ADHD in children without using medication
In our January 2011 issue
All ages can enjoy ice fishing, a New England tradition
Get out and enjoy versatile Sunapee
In our December 2010 issue
Failing to focus
When stimulants seems to be the only solution
Home Alone
How young is too young?
Dad on Board: Our Christmas story
Learning Curve: Father and son
Also:
Hometown holidays
Keep it fresh, even in winter: A guide to winter CSAs
Yikes! Babies on a plane!
Delicious dinners on a budget
In our November 2010 issue
The Hoyt family: A story of cancer and courage
Gifted, talented, and with few options
NH school districts are not mandated to provide gifted and talented programs to students, and the majority don't.
Dad on Board: Thankful for family, happiness and the Wii
Learning Curve: Behind the wheel for 37 years
Also:
But Mom, I don't like sports
More for Less: Delicious dinners on a budget
An adoption journey
Tradition, inclusion and community
In our October 2010 issue
Who is this monster looking at me?
Surviving the teen years
Your teen at work
What parents need to know before their child takes on a part-time job
Dad on Board: And time marches on
Learning Curve: What would you like to drink?
Also:
Delicious dinners on a budget
Spooky,unique and cool costumes
Haunted happenings
Teach your kids money management skills
What you need to know about...the PIRC
In our September 2010 issue
Bag lunches kids will really eat
Quick and healthy meals on the go
Going beyond the academics
The learning doesn't stop when the school bell rings
Can't we all just get along?
Promoting courteous behavior among siblings
Dad on Board: I'm not going to die
Learning Curve: Help or hindrance?
Also:
Delicious dinners on a budget
Vision - The window to learning
Is it a cold or is it allergies?
Your child on Facebook
In our August 2010 issue
What not to wear
Just because you can buy it, doesn't mean it can be worn to school
It's that time again
Preparing your child for the first day of school
Delicious dinners on a budget
It's OK to be a little corn-y
Dad on Board: Becoming a new world man
Learning Curve: Curl up with the right book
Also:
Cutting back doesn't mean you shouldn't give back
What are your child care options?
Finding support for your family via the Web
In our July 2010 issue
The art of yard saling
Tips and tricks of the trade
Summer eating - now and later
Delicious dinners on a budget
Battling autism: A parent's story
Meet Chris and his son, Tyler
Dad on Board: You can't always get what you want
Learning Curve: Out of the classroom, into the work force
In our June 2010 issue
Container gardening
Grow your own plants in a small space
A helmet isn't enough
Proper diagnosis of your child's head injuries is crucial
Let's hear it for dad
Active fathers play a significant role in their children's lives
Dad on Board: Mother, wife...dentist?
My daughter's tooth just didn't want to come out
Learning Curve: Our disappearing past
As we lose tangible reminders of our history, we also lose our stories
Also:
I learned it from watching you
How your drinking behaviors influence your children
Delicious dinners on a budget
Pizza party!
Take a hike
Hit the trails with your kids
What you need to know about men's health
June is Men's Health Month
In our May 2010 issue
Get connected
Women are creating online support networks to stretch the boundaries of friendship
Mama's got herself a new tattoo
Women are permanently expressing their individuality
To drink or not to drink?
For women the answer can be complicated
Also:
College savings 101
Smart ways to save for a post-secondary education
Delicious dinners on a budget
It's fiesta time!
New England road trip
The region rocks this summer with kid-friendly events
What you need to know about your thyroid
Women are more likely to have an issue during their lifetime
In our April 2010 issue
More than words
Naturalist Ben Kilham finds success after dealing with his “learning difference.”
Delicious dinners on a budget
Save money without skimping on nutrition
Is my child normal?
Developmental milestones for preschoolers
Also:
Don’t skip your retirement contribution this year
Trim your budget, but don’t miss out on tax savings
Exploring My Way
Museum launches new program for families with autistic children
Mommmm, I’m bored
Things to do over school vacation
In our March 2010 issue
Everywhere you turn you are encouraged to use “green products” that are supposed to be good for you and the environment. Unfortunately being green can also mean spending a lot of money as companies have figured out how to market to this need. No one wants to hurt the planet, but it can be confusing to figure out what we really need, and what we don’t.
More for Less: Delicious dinners on a budget
Brighten up your dinner table with exotic flavors from around the world.
Is my child normal?
While most agree no two children are alike, research shows there is a pattern of developmental progress all infants and toddlers should follow.
Living green
Concern for the environment and interest in living green has grown in leaps and bounds over the past few years. Many New Hampshire families are adopting healthy, green habits. If going green seems daunting, don’t despair. You don’t need to do a complete overhaul and go green all at once. Let a healthy lifestyle be your guide and adopt new habits over time.
Every month
St. Patrick's Day is only one day...
Dad on Board
The arrival of March means a few different things around our house. Among them, the end of winter is in sight and Red Sox spring training is underway.
The high price of grade inflation
Learning Curve
Without learning how to fail, how will students learn how to deal with the ups and downs of life?
Get your sweet tooth ready
Are We There Yet?
Once the sap starts flowing, there's no better place to be than in Bethlehem.
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