Never underestimate the power of a good book
As I was reading through the many wonderful essays about books that have made a difference in the writers’ lives, I thought back to my favorite.
Editor's Note
Democracy in your backyard
Where can you meet a senator from California, a mayor from South Bend, Ind., and a former Vice President of the United States? Well, in New Hampshire, of course.
How to ensure that your family has a great summer
Your children won’t necessary remember all the money you spent and all the activities that they did. What they will remember is being happy and the good times they had with family and friends.
Column: Dad on Board
Guitars, allergies and weirdness
What I’m leaving to my daughter when I depart this earth (sorry)
Pound the keys, not the pavement
Summer job hunting sure has changed since the last century
Waiting for the stumble
Character-building moments have been few for my daughter – that’s good, I guess
Bill Burke is a writer who lives in southern New Hampshire with his wife and daughter. He’s also ParentingNH’s resident Disney World guru.
Column: House Calls
Is your child’s backpack safe?
What parents need to know before they go school shopping
Know your bicycle basics
How to make sure your child stays safe while riding
Keep your child safe in the car
Tips on using and installing car seats and booster seats
House Calls is a monthly column written by health care professionals from Dartmouth Hitchcock.
Column: Time Out
September’s best summer send-offs
Grab a date or group of friends and head to one of these four outdoor events where you can eat great food and listen to talented local bands
All the Granite State’s a stage
Which shows to check out this August
Hampton Beach fun — if you are over 21
Hampton Beach is known for being an inexpensive, fun, family-friendly destination in the summer. But there’s also plenty of adult fun to be had every day of the week.
Time Out, written by Editor Melanie Hitchcock, focuses on things that parents can do with their partners and friends when they are taking a “time out” from their children.
Column: My Turn
You’ve got to carry that weight
She’s so heavy (with two apologies to the Beatles)
Allow me to introduce myself
Wanted: Readers who want to share this crazy parenting journey with me
Never A Dull Moment is a monthly column written by Kathleen Palmer.
Column: My Turn
The college kid returns
And he’s brought his dirty socks, unopened toothpaste and sword (??) home with him
The teeter-totter of parenting
Managing the ups and downs and striking a balance is easier said than done
The struggle to help my son
In the end you are the best advocate for your child
My Turn is an occasional feature in ParentingNH. If you are a reader interested in sharing your parenting journey, please email editor@parentingnh.com. The views of those expressed by the writers of My Turn do not necessarily reflect the views of ParentingNH.
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