Laying the Foundation for Eating and Speaking
By Alexa Trolley-Hanson As an early intervention and feeding specialist, I am often asked, “How do I help my child develop the skills needed to eat and to speak?” Both…
Hogwarts Homecoming
Don’t tell the Daily Prophet reporters. Just find a spot on Platform 9¾ and make your way to the Hogwarts Homecoming in Haverhill. N.H.! By Laura Jean WhitcombPhotos courtesy of…
A Century of the CCBA
With one century under its belt, the Carter Community Building Association continues to make the Upper Valley a better place to live and play. By Barbra Alan The year 1919…
Tracking in the Winter Woods
By Adair Mulligan There’s no better time to get outside with your child than in winter. What? Wrestling with snowsuits, mittens, boots and hats? Yes! Beyond the exhilaration of crisp…
Planning a Play Date
By Laura Jean Whitcomb It’s not like my daughter hasn’t seen another child. She’s been in child care, gone to preschool, is a student in public school, and participates in…
Family Camping
By Andi Diehn I’m always on the lookout for better vacation ideas. Last summer, when a friend of mine mentioned she was taking her son camping, I invited my own…
Mighty Yoga
By Kim J. Gifford Photography courtesy of Mighty Yoga Today, yoga is widely acknowledged as a popular form of exercise, meditation and relaxation. It is not surprising to hear that…
A Feast of Sunshine
By Adrienne Flowers Autumn is a time for gathering up the last bits of sunshine and storing them away for the long winter ahead. How perfect it is, then, that…
Youth Centers: Safe and Substance-Free Fun for Teens
By Rachel Williams The preteen and teen years are a time when young adults want to push boundaries and get time away from parents to socialize with their friends. However…
Snow Day? Create a Snow Luminary!
By Ann St. Martin Stout Bring in some snow and make it glow! If you like building sand castles on the beach in the summer time, you’ll enjoy this fun…