If a child is struggling academically, socially, emotionally, having behavioral problems or difficulty communicating, parents have the right to make a referral for special education. A child must be found…
By Michael Lyons, MD When is a child’s fever something to worry about? When is it NOT okay to watch and wait at home? These questions perplex almost all parents…
By Emma Wunsch You know fall is here when the kids get back on the big yellow bus, the leaves pile up, and the mornings are chilly enough for a…
By Amy Nelson Makechnie As winter drags on in the Upper Valley, children continue to be active, playing indoor and outdoor sports. Activities may vary, but there is always a…
Here are 5 tips to help you find the right fit for your child By Deb German Your young daughter is begging for ballet lessons, but when you investigate local…
By Alexa Trolley-Hanson “Ewww...I don’t like that!” This phrase is enough to make any parent’s hair stand on end. In today’s busy world, mealtimes are stressful enough without arguments about…
By Maura Jones, RD, LD, CDE, Dietitian Parents who push healthy foods often battle food wars of refusal and resistance. The best policy is role modeling and persistence — offer…
By Dr. Court Vreeland Does that store-made red frosted cupcake taste better than the unfrosted cupcake made from scratch at home? Maybe, but the red food dye in the frosting…
By Susan Cowan Morse Play is not just important to human health — it is vital. When we look back over human history, we see that play is a mainstay…
Text and photography by Brianna Marino The choices for baby food are downright overwhelming. A glance down the baby goods aisle at any grocery store is enough to leave your…