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Taking Turns Builds Trust

Having children take turns leading and following with a parent helps them feel safe giving up control, learn cooperation, and develop positive social skills that carry into friendships.

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Trimming Your Newborn’s Nails

Trimming your baby's nails two to three times a week while they are asleep can help prevent scratching, and using baby-safe tools instead of your teeth reduces the risk of infection.

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How Foods Impact Behaviors

Replacing processed foods with whole foods can improve children’s focus, mood, and long-term health.

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Ways to Help with School Avoidance

School avoidance is often caused by anxiety. Support your child by helping them learn to cope and manage the anxiety through the 3 Exes.

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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.