Kids' Health and Wellness

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Finding Moments to Praise Your Teen

As kids become teens, parents may need to be more intentional about noticing and praising positive behaviors, since interactions can become less frequent and more focused on discipline.

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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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Should Your Child Get a Flu Shot?

Should your child get a flu shot? Kids six months and older, caregivers, and anyone close to little ones should get theirs as it is the best way to protect your family.

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Best Beverages for Kids

Water is the best option, for children and adults, but how do other beverages measure up?

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Importance of Variety in Activities

Kids should play different sports throughout the year, avoid specializing in one sport for more than three seasons, and take breaks to prevent injuries and improve overall performance.

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Gun Violence Prevention

Safe firearm storage and honest conversations help protect children from preventable gun injuries.

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.