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Helping Kids Adjust to Time Change

Consistent routines, gradual schedule adjustments, and healthy sleep habits can help children transition more easily during time changes.

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What is Emotional Regulation?

A change in environment for children can cause a change in emotions and behaviors. When they learn to regulate, it can help with these emotions.

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A Guide to Toilet Training

A positive, patient approach that follows a child’s readiness cues can make toilet training smoother and less stressful for families.

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Tips to Keep Your Child From Sliding in the Summer

'Summer slide' can cause a 20% dip in a child’s reading and math skills. Incorporating reading, practice math problems, social activities and even crafts into your summer fun may help avoid this dip.

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Parent-Child Secure Attachment

The number one need for children in their relationship with parents is a secure attachment—feeling safe, nurtured, and cared for.

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A System of Pediatric Care

As a dedicated pediatric health system that includes New Hampshire's only children's hospital, we have the widest breadth of pediatric services available in the region.