While babies and toddlers are notoriously not the best sleepers, more and more school-aged children are struggling to get the recommended amount of sleep they need to feel well rested.
Well-rested children perform better academically and athletically and are more...
If you're a new parent, you're likely worrying about a million things when your baby comes home from the hospital. Gaining enough weight, watching temperature, figuring out days/nights - its endless. If you're anything like me, you might also...
After the first week stuck at home, I realized this was the time to make some parenting priorities. I needed a distraction and goal - I could teach my kids some life skills that take time and I might...
I have a very musical family. As I write this post, I can hear my three-year-old son singing “Old MacDonald” at the top of his lungs while his dad, who plays several instruments, plays along with the guitar. My...
I’ve been the Lower School Director (preschool through Grade 4) at Berwick Academy for 19 years. My experience teaches me that instructing the ‘whole person’ positively impacts their social and emotional wellbeing. Since the pandemic, focusing on Social-Emotional Learning...
Do you have a good sense of your child's hand preference?
I am a pediatric occupational therapist, and this is a common conversation that I have with parents. While hand dominance is hereditary, its not a given. Science tells us...
These past few days watching the snow melt has me playing outside with my boys as much as I can. It's funny how warm 40 degrees feels in February! I have found myself resurrecting the ride-on toy fleet from...
It’s that time of year again: school vacation. The kids are home, their energy level is at an all time high, and it feels like there is an endless stretch of time until school is back in session. Yes,...
The first parent-teacher conferences of the year are here! In these initial meetings, students strengths are highlighted and goals are identified. Math learning is discussed. However, do you know much about how your child should learn math? What if...
Potty training is one of those things in parenthood that is unavoidable. When and how to potty train are common topics of conversation amongst those of us in the throes of toddlerhood.
Much like everything in parenthood (in life?),...
In + Around Seacoast
5 Seacoast Peaks Your Kid Can Summit
When you think of the Seacoast, I’m assuming that mountains don’t readily come to mind. However, while the southeastern portion of New Hampshire and...
