Kids and teens can find comfort writing through tough times
I thought it would be beneficial for kids and teens to write about their experience during the pandemic for our sixth annual Young Writers Essay Contest
Editor's Note
Dad over board
After 12 years, Bill is wrapping up his column this month, his daughter off to college, and the opinion I had of him after our first meeting has never wavered: Bill is one of the nicest people I’ve ever known.
With change comes opportunity — in life and in publishing
The first and only statewide monthly magazine for parents of children and teens is becoming a digital-only publication starting with the June 2020 issue.
Column: Carter's Corner
Building a toolbox for life
It's hard not to fix everything for my kids, but I know my job is to give them the tools they need to fix their own problems
One step forward, two steps back
The last few months have been like driving in a deluge. Do I pull off to the side or the road, or keep going?
My kids have grown closer during this crazy time
My brother and I were very close when we were growing up, and I want the same for my kids
Carter’s Corner is written by Lauren Martone, a mom of two children (one with special needs) who lives in southern New Hampshire.
Column: Adventures in Gardening
We started our garden, and then we started over
Things were going great until a garden invader on four legs ate up weeks of hard work
Photographer, and novice gardener, Kendal J. Bush, and her partner with the green thumb, Nate Laing, are taking readers on an adventure this summer via their southern New Hampshire garden.
Column: Dad on Board
Dad on Board bids farewell
After 12 years, my daughter will now write her own story
Days of yore and toilet paper
Instead of counting down the days to graduation, we’re counting the rolls
From a trio to a bunch
My only child is not quite prepared for the dorm-living experience
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
The power of knowing how to save a life
More families will be home this summer, so it’s a must for parents to know CPR
It’s important to read the label
Accidental adult poisonings have increased
Striking a balance
Tips for managing work, family and school all under one roof
House Calls is a monthly column written by health care professionals from Dartmouth Hitchcock.
Column: Never A Dull Moment
Chide and cowardice
Or, how my kid is braver than I’ll ever be
The Mamas and the Papas
Dedicated to the one I love
Rise to the occasion (or don’t)
It’s up to you — we can only do what we can do
Never A Dull Moment is a monthly column written by Kathleen Palmer.
Column: My Turn
Helping kids handle the tough lessons in our history
We can’t erase the past, but we can empower kids to make a better future
Forget food fights, it’s a battle royal
Food allergies have taken a toll on my family, but social media has been my salvation
The college kid returns
And he’s brought his dirty socks, unopened toothpaste and sword (??) home with him
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.
Column: Time Out
A virtual night out for mom and dad
Entertainment venues and museums will slowly open back up, but in the meantime, sit back and relax and take in a show from the comfort or your home.
A week full of St. Patrick’s Day events
Whether you choose to go out the weekend before or the day of (lucky you!), you won’t need the luck of the Irish to find 21-plus fun across the state.
Rad reasons to leave the house, like totally
Several events in February (and beyond) are paying tribute to the decade of excess, large hair and MTV.
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.
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