Thankful for the small things
When I see a social media posting titled, “Things I am Grateful for — Day 49,” my immediate thought is that whoever wrote it is lying.
Editor's Note
Control the message
What if you share a lie — or worse, one that is slanderous or harmful or creates chaos?
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.
Column: Dad on Board
Missing: My busy high school senior
The dirty laundry and food crumbs are the only indications she’s been home
Senior year sentiments
I am upset that life as we know it is coming to an end — who’s with me?
Guitars, allergies and weirdness
What I’m leaving to my daughter when I depart this earth (sorry)
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
What you need to know about vaccines, and why they are so important
Immunizations are major public health interventions that help prevent the general population from diseases and infections
Concussions in children
What we know about head injuries and how we treat them is constantly evolving
Is your child’s backpack safe?
What parents need to know before they go school shopping
House Calls is a monthly column written by health care professionals from Dartmouth Hitchcock.
Column: Time Out
Girl’s night out (pre-holiday edition)
Before the holidays are in full swing, make sure to plan ahead to have a fun evening out with friends.
Raise a glass and oompah your way through October
Oktoberfests and beer festivals are a great opportunity to meet up with a group of friends for a day of Stein-hoisting adult fun
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
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: Never A Dull Moment
The odd couple
Or, why I just close my kid’s bedroom door now
‘Why are you so weird?!’
Or, how I am apparently breathing in an embarrassing way
You’ve got to carry that weight
She’s so heavy (with two apologies to the Beatles)
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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