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from the editor’s desk EVERYTHING NH FAMILIES NEED TO KNOW, AND MUCH MORE Welcome to the 2017 edition of Parenting New Hampshire’s Family Resource Guide, our annual compendium for Granite State parents and families.

When we compile the Family Resource Guide our goal is to produce a publication that you’ll reference time and time again throughout the year. Whether you are a lifelong resident or have just moved into the state (welcome!) we know you will learn something new.

In the 2017 edition, you’ll find articles on what you need to know before starting yoga, buying used sports equipment, how to change careers, making the most out of a parent-teacher conference, and more. Also, check out our listings that cover everything from health and wellness providers to enrichment programs to special needs.

If you still can’t find what you are looking for, go to www.parentingnh.com and click on the resources tab to access our database that contains thousands of listings. Whether you are looking for a preschool, a place to go this summer, or a pediatrician, you’ll find it there. In addition, as the seasons change our site is the place to go to find lists of the best places to go ice skating, swimming holes or hiking trails. We are always adding information, resources and events so you can find something fun to do with your family year-round.

Parenting New Hampshire magazine is the state’s premier resource for par-

ents in families statewide. More than 20,000 copies are distributed to hundreds of locations statewide each month.

Check out our three other special publications: NH Next: Your Guide to Life After High School, Stepping Stones NH: A guidebook for people with disabilities, their families and the professionals who support them, and the Family Summer Fun Guide. Also, don’t miss our Camp Fairs held every year in March.

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hile obviously a physical activity, yoga is unique in its ability to equally engage the mind and spirit. It is also a practice that can be enjoyed by the entire family, said Jennifer Desrosiers, a teacher at SOULFIRE Power Yoga in Greenland.

“Yoga is a way of living,” she said. “The physical practice of doing poses – also known as asana – is only one aspect of yoga.”

For her and other practitioners, yoga helps to create a union or awareness around the relationship of mind, body and spirit, which is particularly important today.

“Yoga can be an amazing tool to combat the effects of our sedentary lifestyles,” she said.

In getting started with yoga, Desrosiers said most studios are family friendly. Some even have infant, children, or teen-specific classes.

“I’m a big proponent of learning the basics of yoga from an experienced teacher,” she said. “This is critical specifically if you or anyone in your family have any injuries or physical limitations.”

As far where to go to get started, she suggests parents (and kids) explore the various styles of yoga at different studios. “It’s important to find a style and community in alignment with your ideas and comfort level,” she added.

And it shouldn’t cost you a lot of money

to try it out. Desrosiers said studios often offer first classes for free or introductory periods at a low price.

Also, families should not concern themselves with the purchase of the right mat or clothing.

“Yoga studios have them available for rent,” she said. “Just bring a towel and bottle of water and wear comfortable clothes in layers so you can adjust based on the temperature of the room.”

In recounting how she first became involved with yoga, she said she began to practice it in her early 20s. She said her first yoga class was at Bikram Yoga Portsmouth with Sara Curry.

“I loved the heated practice and eventually discovered a heated power yoga studio close to my house where I practiced for several years,” she said.

Her love for the practice of yoga led her to become a teacher in 2013, which she said began her own wellness journey. During this time, she made significant changes in her diet, began to explore her personal core values, and ultimately made significant adjustments in her life to better align with her “true north.”

“Developing a dedicated yoga practice truly gave me the confidence to pursue the life that I had dreamed about,” she said.

Rob Levey is a frequent contributor to Parenting New Hampshire.

By Rob Levey

Before you begin ❂ Do not use yoga to replace conventional medical care or to postpone seeing a health care provider about pain or any other medical condition. ❂ If you have a medical condition, talk to your health care provider before starting yoga. ❂ Ask a trusted source (such as your health care provider or a nearby hospital) to recommend a yoga practitioner. Find out about the training and experience of any practitioner you are considering. ❂ Everyone's body is different, and yoga postures should be modified based on individual abilities. Carefully selecting an instructor who is experienced with and attentive to your needs is an important step toward helping you practice yoga safely. Ask about the physical demands of the type of yoga in which you are interested and inform your yoga instructor about any medical issues you have. ❂ Carefully think about the type of yoga you are interested in. For example, hot yoga (such as Bikram yoga) may involve standing and moving in humid environments with temperatures as high as 105 degrees. Because such settings may be physically stressful, people who practice hot yoga should take certain precautions. These include drinking water before, during, and after a hot yoga practice and wearing suitable clothing. People with conditions that may be affected by excessive heat, such as heart disease, lung disease, and a prior history of heatstroke may want to avoid this form of yoga. Women who are pregnant may want to check with their health care providers before starting hot yoga. ❂ Tell all your health care providers about any complementary health approaches you use. Give them a full picture of what you do to manage your health. This will help ensure coordinated and safe care.

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Exeter Hospital Massage Services 7 Alumni Drive, Exeter, NH 778-6777, www.exeterhospital.com Greenhouse Naturopathic Medicine 109 Ponemah Rd., Suite 9, Amherst 249-5771, www.greenhousemedicine.com Greenhouse Naturopathic Medicine is celebrating 10 years of practice, serving New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and surrounding states in naturopathic medical care. Doctors on staff specialize in Lyme disease, women’s health, naturopathic pediatric care and environmental medicine. Dr. Greenspan was voted onto NH Magazine’s Top Doctor list in 2016. Call your insurance company to find out if naturopathic care is covered with your health plan.

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DENTISTS AND ORTHODONTISTS Children’s Dental Center of New Hampshire 7 State Route 101A, Amherst 673-1000, www.childrensdentalnh.com At Children’s Dental Center, we focus on quality of care and creating a positive, nurturing experience. Whether you have an infant and want to build the foundation for a healthy smile, or you just moved to the area with a

teenager, our skilled, kid-focused approach means that going to the dentist is something both you and your child can feel good about. www.childrensdentalnh.com Collins Dentistry For Children 100 Bridge St., Pelham 635-1166, www.collinsdentistry.com 76 Allds St., Nashua 718-8587, www.collinsdentistry.com Our pediatric dental team treats infants, children, teens, and patients with special needs.

We educate parents and children about the importance of proper oral health care and regular dental visits and provide both quality and positive preventative and restorative dental experiences for our patients. We serve children throughout Southern NH and accept most private insurance, as well as NH Medicaid.

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EARS, NOSE & THROAT (ENT) Comprehensive Otolaryngology & Audiology 3 Alumni Drive, Suite 302, Exeter, 772-8208 200 Griffin Road, Portsmouth, 766-6400 www.corephysicians.org Dartmouth-Hitchcock Ear, Nose and Throat Specialistsc of Southern NH 30 Canton St., Suite 2, Manchester 622-3623, www.dartmouth-hitchcock.org

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by Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, the system includes the Norris Cotton Cancer Center, the Children’s Hospital at DartmouthHitchcock; affiliate hospitals in New London, NH, and Windsor, VT; and 24 DartmouthHitchcock Clinics located in New Hampshire and Vermont.

Dartmouth-Hitchcock at the Notre Dame Pavilion 87 McGregor St., Manchester 695-2500, www.dartmouth-hitchcock.org Dartmouth-Hitchcock Ear, Nose and Throat Specialists of Southern NH 30 Canton St., Suite 2, Manchester 622-3623, www.dartmouth-hitchcock.org

Dartmouth-Hitchcock Heater Road 18 Old Etna Rd., (Off Route 120) Lebanon 650-5000, www.dartmouth-hitchcock.org Dartmouth-Hitchcock Specialty Care at Bedford Medical Park 5 Washington Place, Bedford 695-2500, www.dartmouth-hitchcock.org Elliot Hospital 1 Elliot Way, Manchester Elliot On-Call: 663-4567, www.elliothospital.org Elliot Health System is a leading provider of comprehensive healthcare services in the region. Elliot’s network of physicians live and work in Manchester, Bedford, Goffstown, Hooksett, Raymond, Londonderry, Suncook, Windham and Amherst providing pediatric care, internal medicine, and family medicine to children and adults. Elliot Hospital is also home to over 1,800 births each year and offers regular childbirth education courses. Elliot Hospital houses the only pediatric surgery program, the only dedicated pediatric emergency room, and the only Newborn Intensive Care Unit in the City of Manchester.

Exeter Hospital 5 Alumni Drive, Exeter 778-7311, www.exeterhospital.com Exeter Hospital is a community-based hospital serving New Hampshire’s Seacoast Region. The hospital’s comprehensive health care services include, but are not limited to, breast health, maternal/child and reproductive medicine, cardiovascular, gastroenterology, sleep medicine, occupational and employee health, oncology, orthopedics and emergency care.

Lawrence General Hospital 1 General St., Lawrence, MA 978-683-4000, www.lawrencegeneral.org/today www.lawrencegeneral.org/spine Lawrence General is a private, nonprofit community hospital affiliated with Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and with Floating Hospital for Children at Tufts Medical Center for pediatrics. Although the hospital is considered a community hospital, it is developing a reputation as a well-respected regional medical facility.

The hospital is just completing $73 million in new construction and renovation of both inpatient units and its rapidly growing surgical service. The hospital’s current yearly treatment average is 12,000 inpatients, 70,000 emergency visits, 1,400 births, and 110,000 individual patients served. Last year, Lawrence General contributed more than $22,000,000 in community benefits and charity care to our region.

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772-1436, www.corephysicians.org Epping Regional Health Center 212 Calef Highway, Epping 693-2100, www.corephysicians.org Hampton Health 879 Lafayette Road, Hampton 929-1195, www.corephysicians.org Kingston Health Carriage Town Plaza, 53 Church St., Kingston 642-3910, www.corephysicians.org Mill Pond Family Practice 44 Newmarket Road, Durham 868-5832, www.corephysicians.org Plaistow Health 24 Plaistow Rd., Unit 2, Plaistow 382-4972, www.corephysicians.org Seacoast Family Practice Millbrook Office Park, 118 Portsmouth Ave, Suite A 201, Stratham 778-1620, www.corephysicians.org

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MEDICAL INFORMATION & REFERRAL DoctorLink at St. Joseph Hospital 172 Kinsley St. Nashua 800-210-9000, www.stjosephhospital.com Exeter Hospital Physician & Referral Center 580-6668, www.exeterhospital.com

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OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY OT Works 4 Kidz, LLC 3 Industrial Drive, Unit 1, Windham 870-0078, www.otworks4kidz.com At OT Works 4 Kidz we provide outstanding occupational, physical, and speech therapy services to individuals ages 0-18. Children and adolescents with a variety of developmental delays and disabilities learn strategies to help themselves at home, in school and out in the community. Our fun and creative approach to therapy happens in our custom-designed, 6,000 -square-foot clinic.

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PEDIATRICS Children’s Hospital at Dartmouth-Hitchcock (CHaD) One Medical Center Drive, Lebanon 650-5000, www.chadkids.org 25 South River Road, Bedford 695-2572, www.chadkids.org 253 Pleasant St., Concord 226-6100, www.chadkids.org 100 Hitchcock Way, Manchester 695-2745, www.chadkids.org 2300 Southwood Dr., Nashua 695-2745, www.chadkids.org CHaD at Cheshire Medical Center/ Dartmouth-Hitchcock Keene 580 Court St., Keene 354-6666, www.chadkids.org CHaD at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Heater Road 18 Old Etna Road, (Off Route 120), Lebanon 650-5000, www.chadkids.org

Dartmouth-Hitchcock Specialty Care at Bedford Medical Park 5 Washington Place, Bedford 695-2500, www.dartmouth-hitchcock.org Elliot Hospital 1 Elliot Way, Manchester 669-5300, www.elliothospital.org Comprehensive healthcare for the children of New Hampshire is now located in the heart of Manchester at Elliot Hospital. Elliot Health Care System treats over 22,000 children in its emergency department and urgent care centers and cares for over 30,000 children in the primary care setting.

Children often cannot wait to be transferred outside of the community for critical and specialized care. Elliot Hospital in Manchester offers Pediatric Surgery, Gastroenterology, Neurology, Nephrology, Integrative Medicine, Pulmonary Medicine, Radiology, and Anesthesiology.

CHaD at Exeter Hospital 9 Buzell Ave., Exeter 695-2745, www.chadkids.org

Elliot Pediatrics and Primary Care at Riverside 11 Kimball Drive, Hooksett 641-5386, www.elliothospital.org

CHaD at Southwestern Vermont Medical Center 140 Hospital Dr., Bennington, VT 802-442-6361, www.chadkids.org

Elliot Pediatrics at Windham 5 Industrial Drive, Unit B, Windham 685-0150, www.elliothospital.org

CHaD at Wentworth-Douglass Hospital, a Children’s Center for Specialty Medicine 789 Central Ave., Dover 740-2366, www.chadkids.org CHaD Oncology and Neurology, Dartmouth-Hitchcock at the Notre Dame Pavilion 87 McGregor St., Manchester 695-2500, www.chadkids.org Core Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine 580-6668, www.corephysicians.org Core Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine provides comprehensive, specialized care to well and sick infants, children and young adults.

Core Pediatrics of Epping 212 Calef Highway, Epping 693-2100, www.corephysicians.org Core Pediatrics of Exeter 9 Buzell Ave., Exeter 772-8900, www.corephysicians.org Core Pediatrics of Plaistow 24 Plaistow Road, Suite 3, Plaistow 257-4000, www.corephysicians.org Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center One Medical Center Drive, Lebanon 650-5000, www.dartmouth-hitchcock.org 25 South River Road, Bedford 695-2572, www.dartmouth-hitchcock.org 253 Pleasant St., Concord 226-2200, www.dartmouth-hitchcock.org 590 Court St., Keene 354-6666, www.dartmouth-hitchcock.org 100 Hitchcock Way, Manchester 695-2500, www.dartmouth-hitchcock.org 2300 Southwood Drive, Nashua 577-4000, www.dartmouth-hitchcock.org

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Londonderry Pediatrics, PA 25 Buttrick Road, Bldg E, Londonderry 437-1003, www.londonderrypediatrics.com Londonderry Pediatrics specializes in pediatric care, from birth through college, providing evidence-based medical care in a compassionate, caring manner. We are self-owned and operated. If you have a newborn or are new to our area or are looking for expert pediatric care for your child, we are here for you, your neighborhood doctors.

Northeast Rehabilitation Hospital Network 1F Commons Dr., Londonderry 432-2969, www.northeastrehab.com 383 East Dunstable Rd., Nashua 891-3000, www.northeastrehab.com 70 Butler St., Salem 681-3230, www.northeastrehab.com 101 Amesbury St., Lawrence, MA 978-975-0395, www.northeastrehab.com 386 Merrimack St., Methuen, MA 978-965-5089, www.northeastrehab.com 1555 Main St., Tewksbury, MA 978-770-0730, www.northeastrehab.com 1230 Bridge St., Lowell, MA 978-955-5955, www.northeastrehab.com Northeast Rehab’s Pediatric Program provides family-centered rehabilitation to infants, children and adolescents with developmental, orthopedic and neurological difficulties. Therapies include Physical, Occupational, Speech, Aquatic and Animal-Facilitated Therapy. Our experienced teams maximize function by enhancing the development of cognitive, communication, daily living, motor sensory integration and socialization skills.

River Road Pediatrics 58 Hawthorne Drive, Bedford 622-8619, www.riverroadpediatrics.com River Road Pediatrics is a well-established, highly respected group of board-certified pediatricians and pediatric nurse practitioners, conveniently located in Bedford, NH. Our experienced, caring staff are dedicated to providing quality, comprehensive care for newborns, infants, children, and adolescents in a sensitive and supportive manner. New patients are welcome. Please visit us at www. riverroadpediatrics.com.

Speech Therapy Solutions 224 Main St., Suite 2D, Salem 893-8550, www.speechtherapysolutions.com St. Joseph Hospital Pediatrics 387 East Dunstable Road, Nashua 880-1440, www.stjosephhospital.com/ pediatricssouthnashua 155 Kinsley St. Nashua 889-6671, www.stjosephhospital.com/pediatrics 444 Nashua St. Milford 673-3870, www.stjosephhospital.com/pediatrics Swing for the Stars 2 Pillsbury St., Suite 404, Concord 228-7827, www.swingforthestars.com Swing for the Stars is a pediatric therapy center specializing in providing speech, occupational and physical therapy to children with a wide range of developmental needs. Therapy is provided by highly skilled therapist in a warm, playful environment helping children build skills through play and fun!

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Exeter Hospital 5 Alumni Drive, Exeter 580-6668, www.exeterhospital.com

Core Physicians 8 Primary Care Offices and 20 Specialty Care Practices 580-6668, www.corephysicians.org Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center One Medical Center Drive, Lebanon 650-5000, www.dartmouth-hitchcock.org 25 South River Road, Bedford 695-2572, www.dartmouth-hitchcock.org 253 Pleasant St., Concord 226-2200, www.dartmouth-hitchcock.org 590 Court St., Keene 354-6666, www.dartmouth-hitchcock.org 100 Hitchcock Way, Manchester 695-2500, www.dartmouth-hitchcock.org 294 Daniel Webster Highway, Merrimack 440-7722, www.dartmouth-hitchcock.org 14 Armory Road, Milford 673-2515, www.dartmouth-hitchcock.org 2300 Southwood Drive, Nashua 577-4000, www.dartmouth-hitchcock.org Dartmouth-Hitchcock Specialty Care at Bedford Medical Park 5 Washington Place, Bedford 695-2500, www.dartmouth-hitchcock.org

Greenhouse Naturopathic Medicine 109 Ponemah Rd., Suite 9, Amherst 249-5771, www.greenhousemedicine.com Partners for Women’s Health 3 Alumni Drive, Exeter 778-0557, www.womenshealthexeter.com Our all-female medical team is boardcertified and offers care for women from adolescence through menopause. We provide routine and high-risk pregnancy management, as well as VBAC, laporoscopic hysterectomy, inhouse Essure and Novasure. Our midwives are a key part of our team, for both obstetrical and well-woman care. They combine the best of current medical training with the personal attention for which they are known. Call (603) 778-0557 or visit www.womenshealthexeter. com to learn more.

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How to get the most out of your

parent-teacher con

EDUCATION & CHILDCARE

Being proactive with your child’s teacher instead of waiting until there’s a problem is key

By Melanie Plenda

T

he moment you’re walking out of a meeting with your child’s teacher is the worst moment to think of your best question.

The parent-teacher conference is a valuable time to not only check in on how your child is doing in school, but also to make that important home-school connection.

“Being involved, meeting teachers, and engaging in conferences can do more than keeping on top of [students'] progress or grades,” Monadnock Regional High School English teacher Bethany Maynard said.

“Conferences also let everyone know what expectations teachers and schools have for different courses and what supports there are for when students might

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struggle. Often parents don't engage with schools until there is a concern, and while that is certainly appropriate, it is not as proactive as making contact and connecting with the school before there is a problem.”

In fact, Jane Bergeron, educational director with the Southeastern Regional Education Service Center, said conferences can offer insights for both parents and educators. After all, teachers often see a different version of a child when he or she is at school than a parent does at home, and vice versa. That means parents and teachers can both use the conference time as an

informative experience aimed at helping the child succeed, she said.

There are many types of conferences, according to Todd DeMitchell, the John & H. Irene Peters Professor of Education at the University of New Hampshire. These include the semester open house – which is often a “meet and greet” introduction to the class expectations – to the planned conference to discuss the academic progress of the child.

“Knowing the purpose for the meeting is important,” DeMitchell said. “It helps both parents and educators stay focused on the reason for meeting and how they can best share information and assist each other with the needs of the student.”

“When both parties focus on the purpose of the meeting and don’t stray into other areas, more gets accomplished. I have found it helpful when both the educator and the parent help keep the conversation focused on the topic at hand. They can always set up another meeting to discuss a different topic.”

DeMitchell recommends parents use the BE HEARD principles spelled out by the Harvard Family Research Project in its “Parent-Teacher Conference Tip Sheets for Principals, Teachers, and Parents” as their overarching guide.

These principles are as follows: Best intentions assumed. Emphasis on learning. HomeSchool collaboration. Examples and evidence.

Active listening. Respect for all. Dedication to follow-up.

Bergeron said approaching a conference as a collaborative effort that keeps the child at the center of the conversation will go a long way to having a productive meeting. This frame of mind will also help parents and teachers discuss difficult topics and can help parents, who may be nervous about raising issues with teachers, assert their concerns.

“Most of the time the conferences I have with parents are when there are concerns or parents need to give information that is necessary to help students at school,” Maynard said. “If a conference is called for a student concern, we focus on creating solutions and working on strategies for success.”

Maynard said parents attending conferences should listen to what the teacher has to say, stay focused on the solution, and try to work toward a student’s strengths in the class.

Heading into the conference with a list of questions or topics to cover can be helpful for achieving this, Bergeron said.

Among the items that should be on the list include course expectations, the educator’s teaching method, what can be done at home to support their student's success, what help there is for a struggling student and how best to reach the teacher if they have a concern.

“It is important for parents to reach out to teachers because high school teachers have over 100 – often more – students, five to six classes, differing course levels to plan for, as well as several additional duties and responsibilities, not to mention thousands of grades over the course of the school year,” Maynard said. “A parent emailing if they have a concern is a much more proactive measure and a helpful way to build connections and support for student success.”

This is also a good time to inform teachers about any issues or struggles happening at home that may be impeding the child’s work and asking the teacher, regardless of what is going on at home, how the child is doing socially, emotionally and as academically in school.

When it comes to academics, DeMitchell points to experts who suggest asking for specifics about whether the child is performing at grade level, what performance test results mean, where the child needs improvement, what extra help or enrichment opportunities are available at school, and what can be done at home to help.

Furthermore, if a parent comes to the meeting with concerns, it’s best to address them in a straightforward manner. Ask the teacher if he or she can fill in details of an event, incident or ongoing trouble in the classroom.

For conferences that involve multiple educators, such as team-teaching situations, or special education meetings, DeMitchell said these meetings require particular attention to the organization of the meeting.

“These meetings can easily be viewed by parents as educators overwhelming them, not just with numbers but with their combined expert knowledge,” DeMitchell said.

For that reason, DeMitchell said, in these situations it’s best that the educators clearly define the purpose of the meeting, gather the information to be presented, and give the parent time to ask questions and to process the information.

“It is imperative that the educators be aware of how the parent is responding and whether the parent is engaged, so that they can adjust to make the parent comfortable, thus making the meeting more productive,” DeMitchell said. “The conference is a two-way conversation between parents and educators.”

Finally, follow-up is very important, Bergeron said. Parents can, and should, send a followup email after the meeting highlighting the takeaways and action steps outlined during the meeting. This way, everyone knows what his or her next steps are, or, if there were any misconceptions from the meeting, they can be addressed right away, Bergeron said. This email can also serve as reference for both parents and teachers.

Creating a great educational environment is as complex as it is critically important, DeMitchell said.

“Both the parents and the educators have important knowledge of the child, which needs to be shared so that the best plans can be made and implemented. The formal conference, the informal meetings, and the sharing of communications are all important to building and maintaining a quality relationship. Children deserve no less from the adults in their lives.”

Melanie Plenda is a full-time freelance journalist and mother living in Keene. This article was first published in the August 2016 issue of Parenting New Hampshire. For more articles related to the topic of education, go to www.parentingnh.com/education.

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GREAT BAY E-LEARNING CHARTER SCHOOL

Academy for Science and Design Charter School is geared towards students who are interested in pursuing careers in math and science. Students in their junior and senior years are able to major in a subject, as they would in college. Among the choices: aeronautics and aviation, chemistry and biomedicine, and space, astronomy and astronautics. Grades 6-12 Contact: Jennifer Cava, Director; 595-4705/jennifer.cava@asdnh.org

Great Bay eLearning Charter School provides an alternative approach to educate students by emphasizing project-based learning in a small, flexible, supportive learning environment. A strong emphasis on writing across the curriculum and deliberate interdisciplinary connections among curriculum areas allow students to make logical connections and transfer knowledge across disciplines. Great Bay eLearning Charter School utilizes a strong faculty advisory program to ensure that all students have a significant adult monitoring their progress — in addition to their teachers. While some “online” or web-based learning programs supplement the core class experience, the school emphasizes an active classroom-based environment, a strong school community, and connections of students with their school through meaningful interactions among students and between students and their teachers. Grades 7-12 Contact: Peter Stackhouse, Executive Director; 775-8638/ pstackhouse@gbecs.org

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COCHECO ACADEMY OF THE ARTS

Performing arts, fine arts and technology 40 Hampshire Circle, Dover

Cocheco Academy of the Arts provides excellence in secondary education in fundamental academics and performing arts, fine arts, and technology related to the arts. CATA is dedicated to creating an educational community where each student thrives, exploring personal interests in an atmosphere that encompasses different learning styles, individual learning opportunities, smaller class sizes, and multiple methods of learning assessments.

Grades 9-12 Contact: James M. Friel, Director; 742-0700/jfriel@cochecoarts.org

COMPASS CLASSICAL ACADEMY: A PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL Core knowledge curriculum 15 Elkins St., Franklin

Compass Classical Academy provides a safe learning environment designed to instill integrity, good citizenship, compassion, and confidence in each child; to promote a caring community of students, highly trained educators, administrators, and involved parents; and to provide a high-quality education that is thought-provoking, coherent, meaningful and engaging. Grades K-6 Contact: Judy Tilton, School Director; 729-3370/info@compassclassicalacademy.com

CSI (COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND INTERESTS) CHARTER SCHOOL Disengaged/at-risk students 26 Washington St., Penacook

CSI Charter School serves high school students who are disengaged, have dropped out, or have experienced life changing events and would therefore benefit from an individualized program. The CSI Charter School uses academic competencies and work-based skills as the entry point for developing an individualized plan for each student that meets essential academic and workplace competencies. Technology and integrated units help promote student interest, meet high academic standards, and provide authentic opportunities to demonstrate knowledge. Students who meet the academic standards have shown an ability to transition to post-secondary education or a work-based setting. CSI Charter School is small, interest-centered, and well supported by technology and project-based learning. For students 17-21-years old Contact: Jim Gorman, Administrator;753-0194/jgorman@csicharterschool.org

GATE CITY CHARTER SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS Arts-integrated curriculum 7 Henry Clay Drive, Merrimack

Gate City Charter School for the Arts uses an arts-integrated curriculum to educate all students, producing graduates who excel in academics and the arts, and have the knowledge, creativity and inquisitive nature that foster a life-long love of learning. Grades K-8 Contact: Karin Cevasco, School Director; 943-5273/cevascok@gccs-nh.org

GRANITE STATE ARTS ACADEMY Arts-integrated curriculum 19 Keewaydin Drive, Salem

Granite State Arts Academy nurtures creative thinkers, active citizens, and independent learners with a curriculum that integrates the arts and academics. Grades 9-12 Contact: Anthony Polito, Head of School; 912-4944/a.polito@gsaanh.org

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Under-served students/project-based learning 30 Linden St., Exeter

LEAF CHARTER SCHOOL (OPENING FALL 2017) STEAM curriculum

The LEAF Charter School will provide expanded educational opportunities for all students through an intellectually rigorous STEAM (Science-Technology-Engineering-Arts-Math) curriculum and strong partnerships with creative professionals. LEAF Charter School students will graduate prepared for 21st-century careers and communities. The school name embodies the major tenets of the charter: Learning from Local Leaders, Experiential Education, Arts Integration, and Academic Achievement, Freedom and Flexibility. Grades 9-12 Contact: Dakota Benedetto; theleafschoolnh@gmail.com

LEDYARD CHARTER SCHOOL

Under-performing/disengaged students 39 Hanover St., Lebanon

Ledyard Charter School prepares students for their futures — both academically and socially — in a rigorous academic program that stresses the importance of community and allows students to apply their learning in context. Ledyard provides opportunities for under-engaged students to re-focus on their strengths and interests and offers highly motivating and relevant learning opportunities, based on service learning in the community, internships, and a strong academic core. Grades 9-12 Contact: John Higgins, Executive Director; 727-4772/jhiggins.lcs@gmail.com

MAKING COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS (MC²) CHARTER SCHOOL Educationally challenged students 60 Rogers St., Unit 203, Manchester

Making Community Connections Charter School enables each student to become empowered with the knowledge and skills to use his/her voice effectively and with integrity in co-creating our world. MC2 seeks to uncover, recover, and discover the unique gifts and talents each individual brings to school every day. Students will graduate from MC2 as stewards of the public global world with the will, skill, capacity, and knowledge to contribute to the greater good. They are ready for college, career, and life. Grades 6-12 Contact: Kim Carter, Chief Education Officer; 935-7488/kim.carter@mc2school.org

MAKING COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS (MC2) CHARTER SCHOOL – MONADNOCK Educationally challenged students 149 Emerald Street, #UP-3, Keene

Making Community Connections Charter School serves the Monadnock region. Students graduate as stewards of the public global world with the will, skill, capacity, and knowledge to contribute to the greater good. They are ready for college, career and life. Grades 9-12 Contact: Kim Carter, Chief Education Officer; 935-7488/kim.carter@mc2school.org General email: infomonadnock@mc2school.org

Real-life learning using MicroSociety curriculum 591 West Hollis St., Nashua

The MicroSociety Academy Charter School of Southern New Hampshire (MACS) actively engages students in a diverse, challenging, learning environment that prepares them for college, the workforce, and citizenship in the 21st-century global society. Within this environment students are taught developmentally appropriate, research-based, innovative, technology-infused, learning strategies that they apply daily during the course of creating and operating the agencies and ventures of their own school-based “MicroSociety”— a microcosm of the real world. Students are encouraged to take responsibility for their learning and excel at their own pace, as they attain proficiency in competency-based learning, as well as social, cognitive, and life skills. Grades K-6 Contact: Amy P. Bottomley, School Director; 595-7877/ abottomley@macsnh.org

MILL FALLS CHARTER SCHOOL

Montessori approach 100 William Loeb Drive, Unit 1, Manchester

Mill Falls Charter School brings together children of all backgrounds and learning styles in mixed-age classrooms that merge the Common Core Curriculum with the individualized and academically integrated Montessori approach. Students’ emotional and social growth is cultivated alongside their academic achievement in an inclusive and diverse public school setting. Grades K-6 Contact: Meryl Levin, Executive Director; 232-5176/meryl.levin@millfalls.org

Londonderry Pediatrics specializes in pediatric care, from birth through college, providing evidence-based medical care in a compassionate, caring manner. We are self-owned and operated. Our extended hours and devoted staff provide your children the continuity of care they deserve. If you have a newborn or are new to the area or looking for expert pediatric care for your child, we are here for you, your neighborhood doctors!

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MOUNTAIN VILLAGE CHARTER SCHOOL Nature-based Montessori approach 13 Route 25, Plymouth

Mountain Village Charter School (MVCS) fosters an engaging educational community with a nature-based Montessori approach, inspiring abstract thinking, creative thought and critical reasoning, and emphasizing equally rigorous academics, artistic expression, social development and community engagement. Grades 1-5 Contact: Alfie Eden Kerr, Interim Head of School; 536-3900/alfie@mountainvillagecharterschool.org

NEXT CHARTER SCHOOL

Flexible competency-based high school 5 Hood Road, Derry (inside Gilbert H. Hood Middle School)

Next Charter School meets the needs of students not fully served within a traditional high school and employs a system of instructional and assessment practices that value competency, inquiry, flexibility, and the social nature of learning so that all students graduate and initiate post-secondary learning options. Grades 9-12 Contact: Joe Crawford, Co-Director, 437-6398/ jcrawford@nextcharterschool.org

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SURRY VILLAGE CHARTER SCHOOL

PACE Career Academy is dedicated to supporting students to partner in the design of their personal growth, academic, and career paths with a goal of becoming an essential part of their community and family. The school uses state-of-the-art technology, career internships, and individualized independent study courses to allow students to work at their own pace towards high school graduation — while becoming skilled workers and active community members. The school's goal is for every student to graduate from PACE Career Academy ready to enter the workforce or pursue higher education.

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Surry Village Charter School (SVCS) provides a challenging and rigorous education for children in an environment that emphasizes creativity, collaboration, community, diversity, service, and leadership. Students are academically and socially prepared to meet the demands of further education while maturing into productive and caring adults with a lifelong passion for learning. Children learn the basics of reading, writing and math, and experience science and social studies through projects that emphasize everyday skills such as cooking, canning, knitting, gardening, and woodworking. Music and the arts are integrated into the curriculum. SVCS seeks to foster the development of individuals and their connection to communities of the school, the region, the world, and the natural environment. Grades K-8 Contact: Dr. Matora Fiorey, Director; 357-9700/matora@surryvillagecharterschool.org

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POLARIS CHARTER SCHOOL

Multi-age/inquiry-based, project-oriented curriculum 100 Coolidge Ave., Manchester

Multi-age, project-based learning 449 Route 12A, Surry

Polaris Charter School is designed for intellectually curious children from six to 11 years old. Students are placed in multi-age classrooms designed to foster a joyful and exciting learning community. Program highlights include an inquiry-based, project-oriented, and inter-disciplinary curriculum. Students develop the ability to communicate effectively, work collaboratively, think critically, and excel academically. The combination of personal learning plans, the development of social and emotional skills, and a "move-on-whenready" approach instills a positive attitude towards future studies and ensures students are well-prepared for the challenges of an ever-changing world. Grades 1-6 Contact: Elizabeth Putnam, Director of Operations/Admissions; 634-0034/ e.putnam@ polarischarterschool.org

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ROBERT FROST PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL

Core academics and the arts 419 South Broadway, 2nd Floor, Salem

Multi-age/Montessori tradition 1675 White Mountain Highway, North Conway

Robert Frost Charter School creates life-long learners by providing an intellectually rich and challenging experience delivered through the combination of the Montessori tradition and project-based learning. In a safe and peaceful setting, dedicated educators foster students' individuality, creativity, and critical-thinking skills to fully prepare them for future scholastic, civic, and personal success. Grades K-8 Contact: Ellen Ohlenbusch, Head of School; 356-6332/ellen@robertfrostcharterschool.org

SEACOAST CHARTER SCHOOL Core academics and the arts 171 Watson Road, Dover

Seacoast Charter School provides excellence in core academics and the arts while cultivating the individual qualities and strengths of each child. Opportunities for creative expression and independent thinking are an integral part of their rigorous academic program.

The combination of challenging intellectual and artistic endeavors develops the students' hearts and minds and enables them to live more fully in the world. Preschool-Grade 8 Contact: Peter Sweet, Interim Head of School; 842-5764/peters@seacoastcharterschool.org

STRONG FOUNDATIONS CHARTER SCHOOL

Early literacy/Orton-Gillingham approach and core knowledge 715 Riverwood Drive, Pembroke

A rich, challenging curriculum and a focus on early literacy using the Orton-Gillingham approach define the academic curriculum. Technology is integrated into the day at Strong Foundations. Students have access to 1:1 computing using iPads for research, word processing and skills practice. Student-safe internet filters and a powerful network create a school-friendly internet environment. Every classroom has a projection system that teachers can use for whole-group instruction. The cornerstone of Strong Foundations’ approach to building reading decoding skills is the Orton-Gillingham approach. Also, as a Friend of Core Knowledge©, SFCS adopted the Core Knowledge curriculum in 2008. Grades 1-8, and readiness Contact: Beth McClure, Principal; 225-2715/bmcclure@sfnh.org

Technology, engineering, math and science 26 Washington St., Penacook

TEAMS offers a unique blend of innovative STEM programs and personal support.

Students are guided by academic coaches through individualized programs in an environment tailored for success. Hands-on exposure to engineering offers students who may not do well in traditional programs an opportunity to thrive. Grades 9-12 Contact: George Rogers, Director; 753-4022/george.rogers@teamsnh.org

THE BIRCHES ACADEMY OF ACADEMICS & ART: A PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL The Birches Academy provides a learning community that supports excellence in core academics and the Arts while cultivating the individual qualities and strengths of each child. Grades K-8 Contact: Dr. Dael Angelico-Hart, Head of School; 485-6399/dangelico@birchesacademy.org

THE FOUNDERS ACADEMY

Classical education built on leadership, history and character-building 5 Perimeter Road, Manchester

The Founders Academy develops leaders who understand and apply the lessons of the past, demonstrate exceptional character and lead by example. The Academy recognizes the importance of balance in the development of the whole person and respects each student's journey. Principled leadership is fostered by means of a curriculum of classical studies that includes analyzing the lives of great men and women of history, mining the rich classical ideals of the Western tradition, and tracing the evolution of the precious and costly idea of liberty. Grades 6-12 Contact: Maureen Mooney, Dean of School; 952-4705/maureen.mooney@tfanh.org

VIRTUAL LEARNING ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL Personalized, online education 30 Linden St., Exeter

The Virtual Learning Academy Charter School (VLACS) uses new and emerging distance learning technologies to provide access to a rigorous, personalized education that helps students learn today, graduate tomorrow and prepare for the future. The educational mission of VLACS integrates the philosophy of the New Hampshire Department of Education's Follow the Child initiative with the power of distance-learning technologies. VLACS meets the needs of a wide variety of students and fosters 21st-century skills such as global awareness, self-directed learning skills, information and communications technology literacy, problem-solving skills, time management and personal responsibility. The flexible scheduling of VLACS courses meet the needs of non-traditional students as they design alternative learning plans.

Contact: Kyle Cote, Director of Guidance & Student Services; 778-2500/kcote@vlacs.org SOURCE: New Hampshire Department of Education (education.nh.gov) as of Jan. 30, 2017

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CHILD CARE AND EARLY LEARNING PROGRAMS Adult Learning Center Adventure Club After School Program 4 Lake St., Nashua 882-9080 x212, www.adultlearningcenter.org Adventure Club provides before- and afterschool care in Nashua, Merrimack, Hudson, Litchfield and Hollis elementary schools.

We offer a safe and stimulating atmosphere where children are surrounded by friends and supervised by our caring and experienced staff. Our goal is to allow parents to work knowing that their children are safe and happy.

Reduced rates available to eligible families. We provide homework support, arts and crafts, and outdoor recreation in a fun, safe environment.

Open every school day.

Auburn Montessori School 78 Rockingham Road, Auburn 627-1691, www.auburnmontessori.com In our 30th year, we are an established school, offering an environment rich in academic, artistic and outdoor experiences. Our focus on care for self and others, peace curriculum, woods, gardens and resident animals combine to build in each child a strong connection to their world. We are proud to foster a sense of support and community with our families last-

ing years beyond graduation. Part or full time/ summer camps.

Boys & Girls Club of Greater Nashua 47 Grand Ave., Nashua 883-0523, www.bgcn.com Boys & Girls Club of Manchester 555 Union Street, Manchester 625-5031, www.begreatmanchester.org The Cornerstone School 146 High St., Stratham 772-4340, www.cornerstoneschool.org The Cornerstone School is an independent Montessori school serving children ages 18 months through 8th grade. We offer a beautiful rural environment designed to support the academic, social and emotional growth of each child at each stage of development. Montessori education fosters a lifelong love of learning, academic success, and empowered children who become successful, contributing members of society.

The Granite YMCA 30 Mechanic St., Manchester 623-3558, www.graniteymca.org The Granite YMCA is the community leader in providing high-quality child care for preschool and school-age children. Children grow while exploring and having fun in a variety of hands-

Holy Cross Early Childhood Center 420 Island Pond Road, Manchester 668-0511 www.holycrossearlychildhoodcenter.com HCECC is located off S. Mammoth Rd. and E. Industrial Dr. This year-round center is a NH license Plus Program, for preschool age up to first grade children. Flexible schedules are offered to meet family needs. The curriculum and activities are designed to meet the child’s needs. This is where the education of the heart is as important as education of the mind.

Manchester Community College Child Development Center 1066 Front Street, Manchester 206-8098, www.mccnh.edu/cdc Manchester Community College’s Child Development Center for preschoolers through kindergarten age is a Lab School for MCC’s Early Childhood Development (ECE) program.

It offers: • Part-time, full-time and drop-in options • ECE-degreed teachers • Developmentally appropriate activities • Low teacher/student ratios • Supervised student interns Open from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm, Monday through Friday year round. Licensed by the State of NH Childcare Licensing Bureau and accredited by NAEYC.

Learning Adventures ECC 51 Old Bedford Rd., Bedford 669-2811, www.learningadventuresnh.com At Learning Adventures our goal is to provide each child with a safe, quality environment in which to explore the world around them through meaningful experiences and activities.

Our state licensed center is open year ‘round and offers affordable childcare for children ages 1-4 years, as well as, vacation/snow/summer camp programs for school age children.

Nashua Child Learning Center 5 Saint Laurent St., Nashua 883-4356, www.nclckids.org A variety of planned experiences that stimulate active learning with exceptional, age-appropriate education in a Christian environment since 1974.

State of N.H. licensed plus status with degreed and state qualified teachers, developmentally appropriate curriculum for toddlers to full-day kindergarten with specialized instruction in music and creative movement. Call for openings.

on and physical activities. Programs include before- and after- school child care, day/overnight camps, and teen centers and leadership programs. Financial assistance available. For information, call 603.623.3558 or visit www. graniteymca.org.

Exceptional Education From Birth Through Grade Eight World Academy promotes 21st century learning through communication, collaboration, critical thinking, technology and hands-on experiences. Our family-focused, prestigious private school fosters a love of learning that runs throughout our diverse student community from day one through graduation.

Visit WorldAcademyNH.com or call Samantha Bonenfant, our Director of Admissions at (603) 888-1982.

603.888.1982 WorldAcademyNH.com 138 Spit Brook Road, Nashua, NH 03062

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The Montessori program combines with creative dramatic play encouraging communication, imagination, social awareness and time to explore feelings and relationships.

North End Montessori School 698 Beech St., Manchester 621-9011, www.northendmontessori.com North End Montessori programs include toddlers through elementary in a warm environment that fosters a love of learning.

We offer a strong academic curriculum that emphasizes independence, freedom within limits, responsibility for the environment and a deep compassion for the individual. Our facility offers a large outdoor playground, indoor gymnasium, theatre stage and lighting, and commercial culinary kitchen. Come tour.

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Richie McFarland Children’s Center 11 Sandy Point Road, Stratham 778-8193, www.richiemcfarland.org

Our new woodland outdoor education program offers children an opportunity to grow naturally and freely while improving academic and physical skills.

78 Rockingham Road Auburn, NH 603 • 627 • 1691 info@auburnmontessori.com www.auburnmontessori.com

Salem Family Resources-Success By 6 -The Learning Cooperative Preschool & Enrichment Program 171 Zion Hill Road, Salem 898-5493, www.salemfamilyresources.org • Salem Family Resources — a NH Family Resource Center • The Learning Cooperative Preschool — starting at 24 months, and Enrichment Programs for PreK to age 10 • Parenting & Play Groups for families with young children, groups meet in Salem and Derry • Ready…Set…Go! and other Workshops for parents and early childhood educators For information about our affordable programs and assistance please contact 603 898-5493, info@salemfamilyresources.org Southern New Hampshire Services Early Head Start 160 Silver St., Manchester 668-8010, www.snhs.org Southern New Hampshire Services Early Head Start offers a warm, supportive environment for families. Affordable center-based infant and toddler care for ages 6 weeks - 3 year.

Includes meals, diapers and formula. No cost home-based program that focuses on child development and family support. Income eligibility requirements. Locations in Manchester and Nashua.

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Southern New Hampshire Services Manchester Early Head Start 160 Silver St., Manchester 668-8010 x6107, www.snhs.org Southern New Hampshire Services Nashua Child Development Center 134 Allds St., Nashua 889-7812, www.snhs.org Southern New Hampshire Services Nashua Early Head Start 88 Temple St., Nashua 578-1732, www.snhs.org Southern New Hampshire Services Head Start 40 Pine St., Manchester 668-8010, www.snhs.org

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World Academy 138 Spit Brook Road, Nashua 888-1982, www.worldacademynh.com

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Prestigious private school offering an exceptional education from birth through grade eight, with curricula strong in science, math, writing, the arts, world languages and enrichment. Promoting 21st-century learning through communication, collaboration, critical thinking, technology and hands-on experiences, our family-focused school fosters a love of learning throughout our diverse student body. Our state-of-the-art gymnasium/theatre complex and middle school building complement our exemplary early childhood/elementary school and camp programs on our six-acre campus.

NAEYC/NEASC accredited/NAIS member

CHILD CARE INFORMATION & REFERRAL Manchester Community College Child Development Center 1066 Front Street, Manchester 206-8098, www.mccnh.edu/cdc

EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES Infant Jesus School 3 Crown Street, Nashua 889-2649, www.ijschool.org

KINDERGARTEN Applewild School 120 Prospect St., Fitchburg, MA 978-342-6053 x110, www.applewild.org Auburn Montessori School 78 Rockingham Road, Auburn 627-1691, www.auburnmontessori.com Country Village Montessori School 2 Overlook Drive, Amherst 672-3882, www.countryvillagemontessori.com Nashua Child Learning Center 5 Saint Laurent St., Nashua 883-4356, www.nclckids.org St. Christopher School 20 Cushing Ave., Nashua 882-7442, www.stchrisschoolnh.org World Academy 138 Spit Brook Road, Nashua 888-1982, www.worldacademynh.com

PRESCHOOLS Auburn Montessori School 78 Rockingham Road, Auburn 627-1691, www.auburnmontessori.com Bedford Youth Performing Company 155 Route 101, Bedford 472-3894, www.bypc.org Country Village Montessori School 2 Overlook Drive, Amherst 672-3882, www.countryvillagemontessori.com Hollis Montessori School 9 South Merrimack Rd., Hollis 400-1515, www.hollismontessori.org Hollis Montessori is an AMI accredited independent school providing authentic Montessori education for children ages 3 through 9th grade. Located on a beautiful nine-acre campus, we empower children to develop a life-long love of learning through integrated, hands-on programs that foster independence,

critical thinking, creativity and responsibility. We invite you to learn more about the difference in Montessori education. Tours and classroom observations offered weekly. Please call to schedule a visit.

Infant Jesus School 3 Crown Street, Nashua 889-2649, www.ijschool.org Learning Adventures ECC 51 Old Bedford Rd., Bedford 669-2811, www.learningadventuresnh.com Nashua Child Learning Center 5 Saint Laurent St., Nashua 883-4356, www.nclckids.org North End Montessori School 698 Beech St., Manchester 621-9011, www.northendmontessori.com Southern New Hampshire Services Early Head Start 160 Silver St., Manchester 668-8010, www.snhs.org Southern New Hampshire Services Bronstein Head Start 41 Central St., Nashua 882-3384, www.snhs.org Southern New Hampshire Services Derry Head Start 9 Crystal Ave., Derry 216-8864, www.snhs.org Southern New Hampshire Services Eleventh Street Head Start 24 Eleventh St., Nashua 882-6278, www.snhs.org Southern New Hampshire Services Greenville Head Start Greenville Education Center, 16 Adams St., Greenville 878-4028, www.snhs.org Southern New Hampshire Services Hampton Head Start Centre School, 5 Winnacunet Road, Hampton 601-2196, www.snhs.org Southern New Hampshire Services Head Start at Manchester Community College 1066 Front Street, Manchester 623-2332, www.snhs.org Southern New Hampshire Services Hillsboro Head Start 21 School St., Hillsboro 464-3136, www.snhs.org Southern New Hampshire Services Manchester Head Start West 435 South Main St., Manchester 666-5982 x16, www.snhs.org Southern New Hampshire Services Nashua Child Development Center 134 Allds St., Nashua 889-7812, www.snhs.org Southern New Hampshire Services Portsmouth Head Start 100 Campus Dr., Ste. #22, Portsmouth 422-8231, www.snhs.org

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Southern New Hampshire Services Rose Bryne Head Start 40 Pine St., Manchester 668-8010, www.snhs.org Southern New Hampshire Services Seabrook Head Start 146 Lafayette Rd., Seabrook 474-3507, www.snhs.org Southern New Hampshire Services Silver Street Head Start 160 Silver St., Manchester 668-8010, www.snhs.org Southern New Hampshire Services The Family Place Head Start 177 Lake Ave., Manchester 232-7544, www.snhs.org Southern New Hampshire Services Head Start 40 Pine St., Manchester 668-8010, www.snhs.org Southern New Hampshire Services Head Start provides quality educational programs including part-day pre-school for income eligible families with 3-5 year olds and full day child care services for infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

Services include individualized curriculum, nutritious meals, opportunities for family involvement and family support. No cost for part-day programming. Locations throughout Hillsborough & Rockingham counties.

St. Christopher School 20 Cushing Ave., Nashua 882-7442, www.stchrisschoolnh.org World Academy 138 Spit Brook Road, Nashua 888-1982, www.worldacademynh.com

PRIVATE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS Applewild School 120 Prospect St., Fitchburg, MA 978-342-6053 x110, www.applewild.org At Applewild, we believe that nurturing young children into creative thinkers is just as important as giving them ample time for lunch, recess, sledding, and outdoor exploration with their classmates. Our teachers create safe, student-centered classroom environments where curious minds thrive. Applewild School is a Preschool - grade 8 independent day school. Transportation, financial assistance and merit scholarships are available.

Country Village Montessori School 2 Overlook Drive, Amherst 672-3882, www.countryvillagemontessori.com Country Village Montessori is an American Montessori Society affiliated school for ages 3-12. We provide a Montessori education in a loving and homelike environment. We have two classrooms; one for preschool through Kindergarten and the other for our lower and upper elementary programs. Celebrating our 15th school year, we accept admission from surrounding communities. Call and come for

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a visit. See the difference a mindfully applied Montessori program can make for your child’s social, emotional and educational growth. We offer a range of options to fit extended hours you need for your child. You won’t believe until you see it how Montessori is truly ”individualized education.“

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Hollis Montessori School 9 South Merrimack Rd., Hollis 400-1515, www.hollismontessori.org Infant Jesus School 3 Crown Street, Nashua 889-2649, www.ijschool.org Infant Jesus School (PK-6) offers enriching academics in a Catholic faith-based, safe, family-friendly environment. At IJS, we develop the whole child while building a strong foundation for a strong future. IJS graduates excel beyond the classroom and become productive and gracious leaders of the future. Check out our website at www.ijschool.org or call (603) 889-2649 for a personal tour.

St. Christopher School 20 Cushing Ave., Nashua 882-7442, www.stchrisschoolnh.org At St. Christopher School, we provide an education with high academic and moral standards for every pre-kindergarten to sixth grade student who desires it, regardless of economic status or religious background. Our traditional curriculum is enhanced by state-ofthe art interactive technology as well as study in the arts, music, Spanish, physical education and computer skills. In addition, students learn to become moral, enthusiastic community members and leaders through service projects and activities.

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Head Start & Applications CallInformation 668-8010 or Call 668-8010 x6098 1-800-322-1073 or 1-800-322-1073

Nashua Child Learning Center Developmental curriculum for the young child in a Christian Register environment since 1974.

NOW Degreed & State Qualified Teachers • State of NH Licensed Plus

• Infant-Toddler programs • Pre-School: Full Day • Pre-K: Half & Full Day

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Quality Child Care 6:30am-5:30pm 5 St. Laurent Street • Exit 7E www.nclckids.org

883-4356 • Call For Openings Now Accepting Early Admission to Kindergarten

Not just an education. A moral foundation.

The Cornerstone School 146 High St., Stratham 772-4340, www.cornerstoneschool.org

Discover an education that challenges your child in all the ways that count.

World Academy 138 Spit Brook Road, Nashua 888-1982, www.worldacademynh.com

Traditional academics paired with innovative classroom technology allow students to explore, experiment, problem-solve, and invent in their everyday learning.

PRIVATE MIDDLE SCHOOLS Applewild School 120 Prospect St., Fitchburg, MA 978-342-6053 x110, www.applewild.org

Character development fosters meaningful relationships, leadership and communication skills, and personal responsibility.

Enrichment and extracurricular experiences ignite curiosity and creativity.

Hollis Montessori School 9 South Merrimack Rd., Hollis 400-1515, www.hollismontessori.org

Call for a PRIVATE TOUR! 603-882-7442

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Southern New Hampshire Services Raymond Head Start 108 Freemont Rd., Route 107, Raymond 244-2937, www.snhs.org

Partners for Women’s Health

Our Most Important Partnership Is With You EDUCATION & CHILDCARE

Our practice provides excellent health care for women at every age.

Whether you come to us for your first checkup, your first baby, or after your first grandchild, we understand your needs as a woman, and provide the quality care you need.

Meeting the Changing Health Needs of Women 3 Alumni Drive, Suite 401 • Exeter, NH 03833 (603) 778-0557

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Community Resources & Support Adoptive Families for Children 18 Centre St., Concord 228-6712 www.adoptivefamiliesforchildren.com Bethany Christian Services 183 High St., Candia 483-2886 www.bethany.org/candia Child and Family Services of NH 464 Chestnut St., Manchester 800-640-6486 www.cfsnh.org New Hampshire Catholic Charities 215 Myrtle St., Manchester 669-3030 www.cc-nh.org New Hope For Children 7 Dover Neck Road, Dover 842-4794 www.nhfv.org/resources/new-hope-for-children NH Foster & Adoptive Parent Association www.nhfapa.org Wide Horizons for Children 781-894-5330 www.whfc.org

ADVOCACY & SUPPORT SERVICES Alateen/Al-Anon 645-9518 www.nhal-anon.org Alcoholics Anonymous 1-800-593-3330 www.nhaa.net Bridges: Domestic & Sexual Violence Support 33 East Pearl St., Nashua 16 Elm St., Suite 2, Milford 24-hour crisis hotline: 883-3044 www.bridgesnh.org Child and Family Services of NH 464 Chestnut St., Manchester 800-640-6486 www.cfsnh.org Child Abuse Reporting (NH Division of Health & Human Services) 800-894-5533 Child Help - National Child Abuse Hotline www.childhelp.org 800-4-A-CHILD

Child Care Aware of NH www.nh.childcareaware.org Community Action Program - BelknapMerrimack Counties Concord: 225-6880 Franklin: 934-3444 Laconia: 524-5512 Meredith: 279-4096 Suncook: 485-7824 Warner: 456-2207 Community Action Program - Cheshire/ Sullivan counties Keene: 352-7512/1-800-529-0005 Claremont: 542-9528 www.scshelps.org Community Action Program Rockingham County Portsmouth: 436-3896/1-800-639-3896 Salem: 898-8435 www.rcaction.org Community Action Program - Strafford County 270 County Farm Road, Dover 516-8130 www.straffordcap.org Community Action Program - Coos/ Carroll/Grafton counties Berlin: 752-3248 Littleton: 444-6653 Colebrook: 237-8168 Plymouth: 536-8222 Lancaster: 788-4477 Woodsville: 747-3013 Lebanon: 448-4553 Carroll County: 323-7400/1-888-842-3835 www.tccap.org Community Bridges, Inc. 70 Pembroke Road, Concord 225-4153 www.communitybridgesnh.org Concord Substance Abuse Coalition 46 South Main St., Concord 223-2023 www.new-futures.org/resources/concordsubstance-abuse-coalition Court Appointed Special Advocates of NH (CASA) 138 Coolidge Ave., Manchester 800-626-0622 www.casanh.org Drug Free NH www.drugfreenh.org

Easterseals NH Child Development and Family Resource Center 435 S. Main St., Manchester 666-5982 www.eastersealsnh.org HAVEN (support services for those impacted by sexual or domestic violence) 20 International Drive, Suite 300, Portsmouth 436-4107 24-hour domestic violence crisis hotline: 1-603994-SAFE Monadnock Center for Violence Prevention 24-hour crisis line: 1-888-511-MCVP (6287) www.mcvprevention.org New Hampshire Afterschool Network 29 Commerce Drive, Bedford www.nhafterschool.org

AREA AGENCIES Gateways Community Services 144 Canal St., Nashua 882-6333, www.gatewayscs.org

CHILD SAFETY MADD NH - Mothers Against Drunk Driving 123 Goffe St., Manchester 800-764-6233 24-hour victim hotline: 877-MADD-HELP www.madd.org Healthy Homes and Lead Poisoning Prevention Program 129 Pleasant St., Concord 271-4507 www.dhhs.nh.gov/dphs/bchs/clpp

CRISIS INTERVENTION

New Hampshire Catholic Charities 215 Myrtle St., Manchester 669-3030 www.cc-nh.org

American Red Cross-New Hampshire/ Vermont region 1-800-464-6692 www.redcross.org/local/new-hampshirevermont

New Hampshire Children’s Trust 10 Ferry St., Suite 315, Concord 224-1279 www.nhchildrenstrust.org

Child & Family Services 464 Chestnut St., Manchester 800-640-6486 www.cfsnh.org

New Hampshire Coalition Against Domestic & Sexual Violence Concord: 224-8893 24-hour domestic violence hotline: 866-6443574 24-hour sexual assault hotline: 800-277-5570 www.nhcadsv.org

Cross Roads House 600 Lafayette Road, Portsmouth 436-2218 www.crossroadshouse.org

New Hampshire Conflict Resolution Association www.nhcra.org

Manchester Community Resource Center 434 Lake Ave., Manchester 647-8967 www.mcrcnh.com

New Hampshire Hunger Solutions Concord 225-2264 www.nhkidscount.org NH Provider Link Directory www.nhproviderlink.org NH Statewide Addiction hotline 844-711-HELP Southern New Hampshire Services (Hillsborough County) Manchester: 647-4470/1-800-322-1073 Nashua: 889-3440/1-877-211-0723 Peterborough: 924-2243 www.snhs.org

GreenPath Financial Wellness 800-550-1961 www.greenpath.com

Nashua Children’s Association 125 Amherst St., Nashua 883-3851 www.nashuachildrenshome.org New Horizons for New Hampshire 199 Manchester St., Manchester 668-1877 www.newhorizonsfornh.org Nashua Soup Kitchen & Shelter 2 Quincy St., Nashua 889-7770 www.nsks.org

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COMMUNITY RESOURCES & SUPPORT

ADOPTION & FOSTER CARE

Santo Insurance & Financial Services, Inc. | 224 Main Street, Suite 2A, Salem, NH 03079 | 603-890-6439

New Hampshire Children’s Trust 10 Ferry St., Suite 315, Concord 224-1279 www.nhchildrenstrust.org

Satellite offices in Berlin, Claremont, Concord, Conway, Keene, Laconia, Littleton, Manchester, Nashua, Portsmouth, Rochester www.dhhs.state.nh.us

Planned Parenthood of Northern New England 866-476-1321 www.plannedparenthood.org/planned-parenthood-northern-new-england

New Hampshire Department of Health & Human Services - Division of Family Assistance 844-275-3447 www.dhhs.nh.gov/dfa

Samaritans 24-hour crisis hotline: 1-866-457-2910 www.samaritansnh.org

New Hampshire Department of Health & Human Services - Division for Children, Youth & Families 800-894-5533 www.dhhs.nh.gov/dcyf

SHARE Program 1 Columbus Ave., Milford 673-9898 www.sharenh.org Southeastern New Hampshire Alcohol & Drug Abuse Services 272 County Farm Road, Dover 516-8160 www.dovernhtreatmentcenter.org

COMMUNITY RESOURCES & SUPPORT

The Front Door Agency 7 Concord St., Nashua 886-2866 www.frontdooragency.org

Salem Family Resources-Success By 6 a NH Family Resource Center

• Parenting & Play Groups

Meet other parents & their young children for Fun and Learning!

9:30 -11:00 at 171 Zion Hill Road, Salem & 1 Hood Road, Derry

•The Learning Cooperative Preschool

starting at 24 months, AM preschool with PM childcare, Enrichment classes

• Community Education

Ready…Set…Go! with the Salem School District, and other workshops Events for families, parents and early childhood educators Salem Family Resources, 171 Zion Hill Rd., Salem, NH 03079 info@salemfamilyresources.org www.salemfamilyresources.org

603-898-5493

Kim A. Carroll, MS., CCC-SLP

Speech and Language Therapy • Occupational Therapy • FREE Speech & OT Screenings • Social Skills Groups •

224 Main Street, Suite 2D Salem, New Hampshire 03079 office (603) 893-8550 fax (603) 893-8680 info@speechtherapysolutions.com www.SpeechTherapySolutions.com

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Youth Council, The 112 West Pearl St., Nashua 889-1090 www.theyouthcouncil.org

DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES One Sky Community Services 755 Banfield Road, Portsmouth 436-6111 www.oneskyservices.org

GOVERNMENT OFFICES & STATE RESOURCES Lakes Region Tourism Association 286-8008/1-800-60-LAKES www.lakesregion.org NH Children’s Behavioral Health Collaborative www.nh4youth.org New Hampshire Commission for Human Rights 2 Industrial Park Drive, Concord 271-2767 www.state.nh.us/hrc New Hampshire Employment Security 45 South Fruit St., Concord 224-3311 www.nh.gov/nhes Satellite offices in Berlin, Claremont, Conway, Keene, Laconia, Littleton, Manchester, Nashua, Portsmouth, Salem, Somersworth New Hampshire Department of Health & Human Services 129 Pleasant St., Concord 844-275-3447

New Hampshire Department of Health & Human Services - WIC Nutrition Program 800-942-4321 www.dhhs.nh.gov/dphs/nhp/wic New Hampshire Fish & Game Department 11 Hazen Drive, Concord 271-3421 www.wildlife.state.nh.us New Hampshire State House Visitor’s Center 107 North Main St., Room 119, Concord 271-2154 www.gencourt.state.nh.us/nh_visitorcenter New Hampshire Housing Finance Authority 32 Constitution Drive, Bedford www.nhhfa.org New Hampshire Legal Assistance www.nhla.org New Hampshire Legal Services 800- 639-5290 www.nhlegalaid.org New Hampshire State Library 20 Park St., Concord www.nh.gov/nhsl New Hampshire Travel Council Concord 290-0839 www.nhtravelcouncil.com NH Medicaid www.dhhs.nh.gov/ombp/medicaid Visit NH www.visitnh.gov

INFORMATION & REFERRAL Granite United Way Southern Region 22 Concord St., Floor 2, Manchester 625-6939 Merrimack County Region 46 South Main St., Concord 224-2595

New Hampshire Children’s Trust 10 Ferry St., Suite 315, Concord 224-1279 www.nhchildrenstrust.org NH Family Ties 70 Pembroke Road, Concord 1-800-499-4153, x 241 www.nhfamilyties.org

Helping those with

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Developmental Disabilities

Adult Learning Center 40 Arlington St., Nashua 598-8303 4 Lake St., Nashua 882-9080 www.adultlearningcenter.org

Disorders build a life

Children’s Place Parent Education Center 27 Burns Ave., Concord 224-9920 www.thechildrensplacenh.org Families First Health & Support Center 100 Campus Drive, Suite 12, Portsmouth 422-8208 www.familiesfirstseacoast.org Families In Transition 122 Market St., Manchester 641-9441 www.fitnh.org

United Way of Greater Nashua 20 Broad St., Nashua 882-4011 www.unitedwaynashua.org

Family Connections at the NH Dept. of Corrections Located in Berlin, Concord and Goffstown prisons 271-2255 www.nh.gov/nhdoc/fcc/contact.html

United Way of Greater Seacoast 112 Corporate Drive, Pease Tradeport, Portsmouth 436-5554 www.uwgs.org

Family Resource Center, The 123 Main St., Gorham 466-5190 www.frc123.org

United Ways of New Hampshire www.uwnh.org

Family Resource Center of Greater Nashua Boys & Girls Club of Greater Nashua 1 Positive Place, Nashua 883-0523, x215 sites.google.com/site/familyresourcectrnashua/

UNH Cooperative Extension www.extension.unh.edu

ORGANIZATIONS Capitol Region Mothers of Multiples Club 785-6639 www.crmom.org Greater Nashua Mothers Club Nashua 883-9330 www.mothersclub.com/nashua Greater Nashua Parents of Twins and More Nashua www.greaternashuapotm.org Holistic Moms Network Hillsborough County chapter www.hillsboroughctynh.holisticmoms.org La Leche League www.lllusa.org Queen City Mothers of Twins Club www.nhtwins.com

Family Resource Connection at the NH State Library 20 Park St., Concord 800-298-4321 www.nh.gov/nhsl/frc

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Home Healthcare, Hospice and Community Services 312 Marlboro St., Keene 352-2253 www.hcsservices.org Lakes Region Community Services Family Resource Center 719 North Main St., Laconia 524-8811 www.lrcs.org/family-resource-center New Hampshire Women’s Foundation 2 Delta Drive, Concord 226-3355 www.nhwi.org/family-resources

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River Center, The 9 Vose Farm Road, Suite 115, Peterborough 924-6800 www.rivercenter.us Riverbend Community Mental Health Concord 228-1551 Mobile crisis services hotline: 1-844-7-Help4U www.riverbendcmhc.org Salem Family Resources-Success By 6 -The Learning Cooperative Preschool & Enrichment Program 171 Zion Hill Road, Salem 898-5493 www.salemfamilyresources.org TLC Family Resource Center 109 Pleasant St., Claremont 542-1848 www.tlcfamilyrc.org Upper Room, A Family Resource Center 36 Tsienneto Road, Derry 437-8477 www.urteachers.org White Birch Center 51 Hall Ave.,Henniker 428-7860 www.whitebirchcc.org

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hen kids play a sport, they learn the value of dedication and teamwork. And when you’re a parent of a kid who plays a sport, chances are you will learn that sports equipment can be expensive.

Cleats, hockey skates, lacrosse sticks, tennis rackets, and more. What can you do to save on the cost of all the gear your kid needs? Here are five winning ways to skip the pricey sporting goods stores and score some quality used sports equipment.

Facebook: Post a status update asking friends if they have any gently used sports equipment they would be willing to lend or sell. Be specific about your kid’s size and requirements in your requests to make it easier for friends to see if they have a match. If this direct approach doesn’t produce any viable leads, poke around other places on Facebook.

In the search bar, look for online yard sale groups in your town or city.

In most groups, you can browse offers and post “wanted” items. You can also look for buy/sell/trade pages and groups for your child’s particular sport (just be prepared to pay shipping if the seller is from afar).

When buying used gear on Facebook, or anywhere, look for brands you trust or have used before, and check for any recalls on the item. One item you should not buy used – protective helmets. Because their safety features can be compromised through rough play, buy new.

Other online sites: Ebay is crawling with offers for used sports equipment. Proceed with caution, however, and inquire about return policies and shipping costs before ordering. Also verify with the seller that the item listed is the actual item that will be shipped to you. Some sellers may post a product photo showing the item in its brand-new state when what will be delivered to your doorstep has seen better days. Always ask to see an actual photo of the equipment if a stock product photo is used in the listing. The same goes for buying items on Facebook.

On Craigslist, where little verification is required to sell something, be aware of scams and run away fast if you are asked to send a credit card number over email, or are asked for personal information. If the sale seems legitimate, use common sense and meet to buy the items in a public place. In Portsmouth, for example, the police station has volunteered to serve as a “safe sale zone” for Craigslist and other in-person sales from online sites. Ask if your local police station has a similar policy.

Sporting goods consignment shop: In addition to finding great deals on used sports equipment, consignment shops give you the ability to sell your kid’s outgrown gear and deepen your savings. Ask about policies first: some consignment shops pay cash on the spot for used gear and others pay after the item has sold. One tip for buying at consignment shops is that the best deals usually come right after the sports season has started when some kids drop the sport and parents consign barely used equipment.

Sports swap shop: Team organizers, including coaches, understand the burden that can come with keeping rapidly growing kids in the sports gear they need. For this reason, many teams often hold regular “swap shop” events for parents to buy and sell used equipment. If your child’s sport does not hold a swap shop, be the MVP parent who volunteers to set one up.

Garage and yard sales: Remember the neighbors down the street with the three sons who all played hockey? The sons have grown up and the neighbors are having a yard sale. Get ready for a big bonanza if they are letting go of old sports gear. Prices tend to be lower at garage sales as owners want to offload as much as possible, and they may not know or care that the same used goalie padding is selling for $100 at the sports consignment shop down the road. And who knows, maybe you can score free hockey lessons the next time their sons come to visit.

Jacqueline Tourville is a longtime contributor to Parenting New Hampshire.

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ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS

By Jacqueline Tourville

Enrichment Programs ART, MUSIC AND THEATER

Hollis Montessori School An AMI Montessori School for children ages 3 to 15

Encouraging self-motivated, compassionate thinkers since 2008 Weekly Tours (603) 400-1515 HollisMontessori.org

Bedford Youth Performing Company 155 Route 101, Bedford 472-3894, www.bypc.org BYPC is a nonprofit performing arts school providing professional, comprehensive training and performance opportunities in music, theatre, and dance classes for pre-professional and recreational students ages two to adult. BYPC also offers an arts integrated preschool, Creative Kids an Arts and Sciences Preschool, and enrichment programs in math, science, reading and language for students in preschool and kindergarten.

Currier Museum of Art and Art Center 150 Ash St., Manchester 669-6144, www.currier.org Peacock Players 14 Court St., Nashua 889-2330, www.peacockplayers.org Peacock Players has proudly touched the lives of countless children and audiences, by bringing award-winning productions and theatre arts education to the southern New Hampshire region.

Students build self-esteem and imagination, foster leadership and team working skills; while

instilling strong artistic values that will support them throughout their lives. The mission of Peacock Players is to create theatre that entertains, educates, and inspires the community, and to offer theatre arts educational programs that encourage, inform, and challenge our students.

Salem Family Resources-Success By 6 -The Learning Cooperative Preschool & Enrichment Program 171 Zion Hill Road, Salem 898-5493, www.salemfamilyresources.org Studio 550 Art Center 550 Elm Street, Manchester 232-5597, www.550arts.com Studio 550 is a Community Art Center that offers classes and workshops year-round to people of all ages (kids, teens, adults) and backgrounds (complete beginners to advanced).

After school classes, home school classes, and school vacation camps include a mix of pottery & clay work, drawing & painting, art appreciation, other cultures, and more. Classes and camps are open to kids ages 7 and up, but the Studio hosts weekend workshops for kids 4 and up, and monthly Montessori-Inspired Toddler Discovery Dates for ages 1.5 and up.

YMCA of Greater Nashua Nashua Branch, 882-2011 Merrimack Branch, 881-7778, www.nmymca.org

DANCE AND GYMNASTICS

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Gymnastics Village 13 Caldwell Drive, Amherst 889-8092, www.gymnasticsvillage.com One of the top gymnastics training facilities in the Northeast, we offer classes for children 18 months to 18 years. USA Gymnastics competitive programs for both boys and girls. We offer birthday parties for up to 15 children. We also provide a full range of gymnastics activities throughout the summer.

Happy Feet Dance School, LLC 25 Indian Rock Road, Windham 434-4437, www.happyfeetdanceschool.biz Happy Feet Dance School offers fun, age-appropriate dance classes to students ages 2 through teens! The school prides itself on being referred to as “the friendly dance school.” Their dedicated staff nurtures each child’s unique abilities to allow all of their students to develop self-esteem, in helping to reach their full potential.

OUTSIDE THE CLASSROOM Please feel free to contact us about program schedules, registration requirements or any questions you may have. You can visit our website – www.bgcn.com – or call (603) 883-0523 for more information.

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Culinary Playground, The 16 Manning St., Suite 105, Derry 339-1664, www.culinary-playground.com Holy Cross Early Childhood Center 420 Island Pond Road, Manchester

668-0512, www.holycrossearlychildhoodcenter. com Seacoast Science Center 570 Ocean Blvd., Rye 436-8043, www.seacoastsciencecenter.org SEE Science Center 200 Bedford St., Manchester 669-0400, www.see-sciencecenter.org Studio 550 Art Center 550 Elm Street, Manchester 232-5597, www.550arts.com

SPORTS, FITNESS & RECREATION Camp Birch Hill 333C Birch Hill Rd., New Durham 859-4525, www.birchhill.com NUThin’ but GOOD TIMES! 746 DW Highway, Merrimack 429-2200, www.nuthinbutgoodtimes.com The Granite YMCA 30 Mechanic St., Manchester 623-3558 , www.graniteymca.org The Works Family Health & Fitness Center 23 Works Way, Somersworth 742-2163, www.theworkshealthclub.com The Workout Club 16 Pelham Rd., Salem, 894-4800 18 Orchard View Dr., Londonderry, 434-6566 www.theworkoutclub.com

YOUTH AND TEEN SERVICES Adult Learning Center - Adventure Club After School Program 4 Lake St., Nashua 882-9080 x212, www.adultlearningcenter.org Boys & Girls Club of Greater Nashua 47 Grand Ave., Nashua 883-0523, www.bgcn.com The Boys & Girls Club is a community-based organization that provides young people with a fun, safe and constructive after school environment.

Our Club offers programs and services designed to build character and strengthen life skills. Open to all youth, ages 5-18. No child is turned away due to inability to pay. We offer summer camps and holiday activities, too.

Boys & Girls Club of Manchester 555 Union Street, Manchester 625-5031, www.begreatmanchester.org The Boys & Girls Club of Manchester offers fun, safe and affordable before and after school programs for children in grades 1 through 12 with a focus on academic success, good character and citizenship, and healthy lifestyles. Fees vary based on grade and program. For more information, call or visit us online.

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But what if a child has a disability? How can he or she enjoy the summer camp experience?

As certified recreation therapists, we help children with disabilities experience the outdoors through all types of adaptive activities and sports.

New Hampshire’s summer camps can also offer outdoor experiences to kids with disabilities by assessing individual campers and incorporating adaptations to help them experience the joy of camp.

Accommodations run the gamut from simple to complex. One size does not fit all, but can make outdoor activities accessible to everyone.

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Accessibility is possible How can camps accommodate campers with disabilities? The first and most important step is to assess campers to determine what it will take to ensure they will be safe while participating and have the best possible experience.

Camps should incorporate an assessment process to determine campers’ needs and abilities,

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and appropriate accommodations needed for each camper. Is he or she verbal? Does he or she ambulate or use a wheelchair? Is he or she easily frustrated? What does the child – and his or her parents – want from the experience? Some parents may want their child to achieve the highest level of independence, while others will focus on participation. Some kids may want to learn a new skill, or may simply want to be a camper.

Fun in (and on) the water For water activities, it is important to know how comfortable a child is around the water, whether he can right himself from face-down to face-up, and whether he can close his mouth or hold his breath.

For swimming, depending on the assessment, the child might need assistance getting in and out of the water, or may require a personal flotation device, which will keep his head above water and turn him face-up. The best accommodation for this is a U.S. Coast Guard-approved Type 1 PFD. A child who has cerebral palsy, for instance, may have limited range of motion and coordination in her extremities, which can make it difficult for her to swim safely and independently. For this camper, we would try a Danmar float, which will support her head and keep it above water, allow-

ing her to use her arms and legs to swim more independently and safely. She would still need supervision, but with fewer physical supports from counselors, she can experience the freedom of swimming on her own.

For kayaking, seating and stability are important safety considerations. For example, a camper who is on the autism spectrum may have anxiety about the water and balance issues. We might choose to pair him with an experienced partner in a tandem kayak and adapt the kayak using special seating, foam blocks, and outriggers for stability. Other kayaking adaptations could include back and lateral supports, foot blocks and simple paddle adaptations.

Once campers have the supports to help them feel safe, those who were nervous or who had difficulty supporting themselves physically often fall in love with the feeling of swimming, paddling and being in — and on — the water.

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There is a wide array of adaptations to meet the abilities of each camper, while ensuring a safe and enjoyable hike.

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Sports Association PO Box 2135, Newbury (Physical address: 1398 Route 103) 763-9158; info@nehsa.org www.nehsa.org ✪ Adaptive Sports Partners of the

North Country (ASPNC) PO Box 304, 461 Main Street, Franconia; 823-5232 www.adaptivesportspartners.org ✪ New England Disabled Sports (NEDS)

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trail riders, jogging strollers, push assistance, or for those who ambulate, perhaps a hiking buddy to provide guidance or a hand with balance and stability.

Many camps have trails on-property or nearby, and New Hampshire has some accessible trails. Mud Pond Trail in Jefferson, the Lincoln Woods Trail off the Kancamagus Highway in Lincoln, and rail trail systems throughout the state are good locales for camp day hikes.

The camp experience can help them engage in adventures they might not otherwise get to experience.

Participating in outdoor activities is leveling for children with disabilities – it allows them to define themselves by their skill as ‘a swimmer’ or ‘a paddler.’

There are many experts and organizations in New Hampshire that can provide guidance and services to help children of all abilities participate in summer camp. Parents can learn the questions they should ask of camps, and camps can learn how to include campers with disabilities in their programs.

Nolan enjoys kayaking on Sunset Lake in Greenfield with his dad, Michael.

At Loon Mountain: 39 Loon Brook Road, Lincoln At Bretton Woods: Route 302, Bretton Woods 745-9333; info@nedisabledsports.org www.nedisabledsports.org

Geoff Garfinkle is the director of accessible recreation at Crotched Mountain Rehabilitation Center and Kristin Harris is the program director of Crotched Mountain Accessible Recreation and Sports, which brings individuals with disabilities together with family and friends in a variety of sports and recreational activities. This article was first published in the May 2016 issue of Parenting New Hampshire. For more articles related to the topic of special needs, go to www.parentingnh. com/special-needs.

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Special Needs One Sky Community Services 755 Banfield Road, Portsmouth 436-6111 www.oneskyservices.org One Sky Community Services has been bringing valuable assistance and support to those with developmental disabilities and/or acquired brain disorders for over 33 years. Offering a comprehensive array of support services and life-enhancing activities throughout 24 communities on the Seacoast to enable children, adults and seniors to enrich their abilities to live independently as possible as fully participating members in their communities.

AREA AGENCIES One Sky Community Services 755 Banfield Road, Portsmouth 436-6111 www.oneskyservices.org

ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY Crotched Mountain ATECH Services 57 Regional Drive, Suite 7, Concord 226-2900 www.cmf.org/atech As the state’s premier assistive technology provider, ATECH is conveniently located in Concord and offers solutions and consultation to address mobility, communication and accessibility needs for home, school and play.

DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES Crotched Mountain Foundation, Dr. Jan McGonagle, Developmental Pediatrician 1 Verney Drive, Greenfield 547-3311 www.cmf.org NH ProviderLink Directory; a program of Gateways Community Services 144 Canal St., Nashua 844-220-5465 www.nhproviderlink.org The NH ProviderLink Directory is a statewide resource, allowing families and individuals with disabilities or chronic illnesses to search for providers to meet their direct care needs.

The site includes comprehensive information about care providers who are looking for work, including their skills, experience, availability, and more. The NH ProviderLink Directory is a connection point, giving families and individuals a chance to expand their support systems.

One Sky Community Services 755 Banfield Road, Portsmouth 436-6111 www.oneskyservices.org Richie McFarland Children’s Center 11 Sandy Point Road, Stratham 778-8193 www.richiemcfarland.org Swing for the Stars 2 Pillsbury St., Suite 404, Concord

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New Hampshire Salem, NH

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MADE IN NH TRY IT & BUY IT EXPO MARCH 24-26, 2017 • RADISSON HOTEL, MANCHESTER • WWW.EVENTSNH.COM • 626-6354 Sponsored in part by New Hampshire Made, specialty businesses from across the Granite State will display their wares for sampling and purchase. From food to crafts to manufacturing, if it's made in New Hampshire, you'll find it here.

WILDQUACK DUCK RIVER FESTIVAL & JACKSON CAKE BOSS COMPETITION MAY 28, 2017 • JACKSON VILLAGE PARK, JACKSON • WWW.JACKSONNH.COM • 383-9356 More than 3,500 yellow ducks float their way down the Wildcat River to the finish line where those holding winning tickets compete for cash and great prizes. Jackson’s Cake Boss contest draws bakers and pastry chefs from around the region, competing with their most outlandish cake creations. Food vendors, kids’ games, artisans.

CHOWDERFEST & BREWS LATE MAY • WATERVILLE VALLEY TOWN SQUARE • WWW.WATERVILLE.COM • 236-8175 Area restaurants compete for the coveted Golden Clam award for the best chowder. Regional brewers serve locally made beer. Live music.

S U M M E R MARKET SQUARE DAY JUNE 10, 2017 • MARKET SQUARE, PORTSMOUTH • WWW.PROPORTSMOUTH.ORG • 433-4398 An event with all the things you love about a street fair – food, live entertainment, hundreds of craft booths and much more. The event kicks off with the Market Square Day 10K Road Race. In 2017, the event marks 40 years!

MASTER SAND SCULPTING COMPETITION JUNE 14-17, 2017 • HAMPTON BEACH • WWW.HAMPTONBEACH.ORG • 926-8717 Watch sculptors transform sand into works of art. This three-day event also features sand sculpting lessons, live music and fireworks.

THE BEST OF NH PARTY JUNE 15, 2017 • NORTHEAST DELTA DENTAL STADIUM, MANCHESTER • WWW.NHMAGAZINE.COM New Hampshire Magazine’s 16th annual event showcases the Best of NH award winners, as determined by the readers, with an evening of food, fun, live music and festivities. The event benefits Stay Work Play New Hampshire.

ROCK’N RIBFEST JUNE 16-17, 2017 • ANHEUSER-BUSCH BREWERY, MERRIMACK • WWW.RIBFESTNH.COM • 589-2333 The Rock’n Ribfest has “ribbers” serving up barbecued ribs and other specialties, competing for the New Hampshire State Barbeque Champion title. Live music, children’s activities.

HILLSBOROUGH BALLOON FESTIVAL & FAIR JULY 6-9, 2017• GRIMES FIELD, HILLSBOROUGH • WWW.BALLOONFESTIVAL.ORG • 464-0377 More than 30,000 people attend the annual Balloon Festival & Fair. Balloon flights, carnival midway, parade, road race, food, live entertainment and fireworks.

CHESHIRE FAIR AUG. 3-6, 2017 • CHESHIRE FAIRGROUNDS, SWANZEY • WWW.CHESHIREFAIR.ORG • 357-4740 Enjoy the midway, amusement rides, cattle and horse shows. Enter your homemade jam for a shot at a ribbon!

LEAGUE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE CRAFTSMEN’S FAIR AUG. 5-13, 2017 • MOUNT SUNAPEE RESORT, NEWBURY • WWW.NHCRAFTS.ORG • 224-3375 • More than 350 artisans showcase their work at the Craftsmen’s Fair. If it’s made by hand, you can find it here — jewelry, textiles, wood, furniture, glass, pottery and much more. Don’t forget to pick up a limited-edition annual holiday ornament.

NORTH COUNTRY MOOSE FESTIVAL AUG. 25-27, 2017 • DOWNTOWN COLEBROOK • WWW.NORTHCOUNTRYCHAMBER.ORG • 237-8939 The North Country Moose Festival weekend-long event includes craft booths, classic car show and a moose-calling contest along with food and live entertainment.

HOPKINTON STATE FAIR SEPT. 1-4, 2017 • HOPKINTON STATE FAIRGROUNDS, CONTOOCOOK • WWW.HSFAIR.ORG • 746-4191 The Hopkinton State Fair has something for everyone: daredevil bicyclists and skateboarders, dog agility trials, tractor pulls and more.

All the traditional fun is here, too, including music, magic shows, livestock exhibits, farmer's market, crafts and the midway.

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HAMPTON BEACH SEAFOOD FESTIVAL

JOURNEY TO THE NORTH POLE

SEPT. 8-10, 2017 • OCEAN BOULEVARD, HAMPTON BEACH • WWW.HAMPTONBEACHSEAFOODFESTIVAL.COM • 926-8718 The only place you’ll find fresher seafood and more variety is in the ocean itself! This festival features 60 of the Seacoast’s top restaurants serving everything from fried clams to lobster along with landlubber fare like BBQ ribs, onion blossoms and desserts. Craft vendors, music and fireworks, too.

WEEKENDS FROM LATE NOV. TO LATE DEC. • LINCOLN & NORTH CONWAY • WWW.JOURNEYTOTHENORTHPOLE.ORG • 356-9980 Board the Journey to the North Pole train and be served some of Santa’s favorite treats.

Upon arriving at the North Pole you’ll head up to the North Pole Theater to leave your Santa letters at the post office, visiting with workshop elves along the way. And of course, Santa is there, too. Proceeds support the Believe in Books Literacy Foundation.

ROCHESTER FAIR

CANDLELIGHT STROLL

MID-SEPT. • ROCHESTER FAIRGROUNDS • 72 LAFAYETTE ST., ROCHESTER • WWW.ROCHESTERFAIR.COM • 332-6585 This is the longest-running traditional country fair. Check out the classic midway, fair foods, rides, demolition derby, events under the big top and much more.

WEEKENDS IN DEC. • STRAWBERY BANKE, PORTSMOUTH • WWW.STRAWBERYBANKE.ORG • 433-1100 Walk back in time 350 years and stroll through the candlelit paths at the Strawbery Banke Museum, where historic houses are decorated in period ornaments. A gingerbread house contest, live music, horse-drawn carriage rides and holiday hearth cooking demonstrations.

NEW HAMPSHIRE HIGHLAND GAMES AND FESTIVAL SEPT. 15-17, 2017 • LOON MOUNTAIN, LINCOLN • WWW.NHSCOT.ORG • 229-1975 Grab your kilt and head over to the Highland Games and Festival for a wee bit of Scotland in New Hampshire. More than 50 clans will gather along with mass bagpipe bands, food and entertainment – and of course, some amazing athletic feats.

DEERFIELD FAIR

FIRST NIGHT PORTSMOUTH DEC. 31 EACH YEAR • DOWNTOWN PORTSMOUTH • WWW.PROPORTSMOUTH.ORG • 433-4398 Ring in the New Year Portsmouth-style with music, dancing, ice sculpting and fireworks.

SEPT. 28 - OCT. 1, 2017 • DEERFIELD FAIR GROUNDS, DEERFIELD • WWW.DEERFIELDFAIR.COM • 463-7421 The Deerfield Fair, one of New Hampshire’s largest agricultural fairs, celebrates farming, family and fun. Enjoy tractor pulls, livestock exhibitions, a demolition derby, the Ms. Deerfield Fair pageant, artisans and the exciting midway.

FIRST NIGHT WOLFEBORO

APPLE HARVEST DAY

NEWPORT WINTER CARNIVAL

OCT. • DOWNTOWN DOVER • WWW.DOVERNH.ORG • 742-2218 Join thousands at Apple Harvest Day, the biggest autumn craft fair on the Seacoast. The Apple Harvest Day 5K gets the day off to a running start and includes more than 400 vendors, entertainment, Orchard Alley, children’s activities and wonderful food.

EARLY FEB. • DOWNTOWN NEWPORT • WWW.NEWPORTWINTERCARNIVAL.ORG • 863-1332 Winter sports, food, music, fishing derby and a street fair with fireworks combine to chase away the cold at the Newport Winter Carnival.

MILFORD PUMPKIN FESTIVAL

COLEBROOK WINTER CARNIVAL

OCT. 6-8, 2017 • DOWNTOWN MILFORD • WWW.MILFORDPUMPKINFESTIVAL.ORG The Milford Great Pumpkin Festival features some of the largest pumpkins in the state, plus entertainment and activities for the whole family.

EARLY FEB. • DOWNTOWN COLEBROOK • WWW.NORTHCOUNTRYCHAMBER.ORG • 800-698-8939 Embrace the cold at this winter carnival with a pancake breakfast, ice carving, snow bocce tournament, snowshoe and snow tube relay, dog sledding and more.

SANDWICH FAIR MID-OCT. • SANDWICH FAIRGROUNDS, CENTER SANDWICH • WWW.THESANDWICHFAIR.COM • 284-7062 Enjoy traditional country fair fun for the whole family at the Sandwich Fair. Tractor pulls, livestock judging, hand-milking demonstrations, food, amusement rides and music.

LET IT SHINE! PUMPKIN FESTIVAL LATE OCTOBER • DOWNTOWN LACONIA • WWW.PUMPKINFESTIVAL.ORG Join thousands of spectators as Laconia (formerly Keene) tries to keep its Guinness World Record for the largest number of lit jack-o’-lanterns in one place. Street fair fun and food are on hand.

GIANT PUMPKIN WEIGH-OFF AND REGATTA

DEC. 31 • DOWNTOWN WOLFEBORO • WWW.WOLFEBOROCHAMBER.COM • 569-2200 One of the largest First Night celebrations in New England, First Night Wolfeboro celebrates New Year’s Eve with a parade, music, food and fireworks.

GREAT ROTARY ICE FISHING DERBY EARLY TO MID-FEB. • LAKE WINNIPESAUKEE, MEREDITH • WWW.MEREDITHROTARY.ORG • 279-7600 Anglers brave the cold for bragging rights and a $5,000 grand prize for catching the largest rainbow trout and other fish at this annual ice fishing derby sponsored by the Meredith Rotary Club.

LACONIA WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP SLED DOG DERBY MID-FEB. • DOWNTOWN LACONIA • WWW.LRSDC.ORG • This International Sled Dog Racing Association-sanctioned event has mushers from all over the Northeast and Canada competing on a 16-mile course over the lakes and into the woods. Cheer your favorite dogs from one-, three- and six-dog teams.

MID-OCTOBER • ON THE BANKS OF THE PISCATAQUOG RIVER, GOFFSTOWN • WWW. GOFFSTOWNMAINSTREET.ORG • Watch pumpkin growers vie for the state championship and turn their prized pumpkins into boats for a race down the river.

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FAMILY FUN

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t's raining, it’s pouring, and the kids are driving you crazy. But fear not, because there are plenty of indoor places in New Hampshire where you can take your family, have some fun and retain your sanity. Here’s a list of some of our favorite educational centers, museums and indoor play areas.

Children’s Museum of New Hampshire, Dover

There is no shortage of things to do at the Children’s Museum of New Hampshire. Check out the brand-new STEAM Innovation Lab, where drop-in workshops are held every day. Start at the construction station and engineer your own flying machine at the Build It, Fly It using colorful foam pieces in a variety of shapes. And don’t miss the Tinkering Lab, Cave Explorers and several other exhibits. The museum also hosts a variety of special events and workshops.

View their schedule at www.childrensmuseum.org.

SEE Science Center, Manchester

SEE Science Center, located on Bedford Street in the city’s historic Millyard District, has two floors of hands-on science, with something to keep every kid busy, including touch-and-try exhibits on light, electricity, forces, momentum, sound and the SEE’s centerpiece, the LEGO Millyard Project. The impressive – and huge – LEGOmade diorama shows Manchester as it looked in 1900. The Museum is celebrating 30 Years of Discovery in 2016. www.see-sciencecenter.org

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NUThin’ But GOOD TIMES! Merrimack

Nuthin’ But Good Times! is a huge indoor play space that caters to kids of all ages. Older kids can explore the large indoor play equipment, complete with mazes, activities, tunnels and slides; younger kids will love the soft-play structure. While the kids are tiring themselves out, parents can grab something to eat from the café, plug into the free Wi-Fi or read a book, and relax. www.nuthinbutgoodtimes.com

Shaker Village, Enfield Spend the day at Shaker Village in Enfield and you will finally have an answer for the question: just who were the Shakers? Kids can watch skilled Shaker-style artisans demonstrating their crafts (from making brooms and basketry to building furniture) and then try their own hand at making some traditional children’s crafts. www.shakermuseum.org

NH Boat Museum, Wolfeboro

Want to build a boat with your kids?

You can this summer at the NH Boat Museum in Wolfeboro. On display at the museum is an array of canoes, guide boats, sailboats and other water craft that have dotted the waters of the Lakes Region throughout the centuries. The Museum offers workshops where families can sign up to assemble a simple canoe, kayak or skiff. www.nhbm.org

Aviation Museum of New Hampshire, Londonderry

If planes are more your thing, you’ll find airplane models, photographs and memorabilia of Granite State's history in the air at the Aviation Museum of New Hampshire. The museum is housed in the original Art Deco terminal building built in 1937. www.aviationmuseumofnh.org

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SkyVenture New Hampshire, Nashua

If you really want to take flight, head over to SkyVenture for adrenalineboosting activities. SkyVenture offers indoor skydiving, indoor surfing and a rock climbing wall, just to name a few exhilarating things to do. www.skyventurenh.com

Mount Washington Weather Discovery Center, Mount Washington

The Mount Washington Observatory Weather Discovery Center is an interactive science museum for all ages. Explore the science of climate and weather through fun, interactive exhibits like its air cannon, flow tank and wind room. www. mountwashington.org

American Independence Museum, Exeter

The museum has recently opened a new hands-on exhibit for children. Have your child try on Colonial clothing and learn what games were played and how children lived in Colonial America. Their knowledgeable guides can answer any questions. Parents can consult the exhibit directions online before visiting so they know what to expect. www.independencemuseum.org

Sky Zone Trampoline Park, Manchester

Have you tried out an indoor trampoline park? Jump around at Sky Zone! Get a workout by trying out the Main Court (free jump), the Foam Zone (freestyle jumping into foam), Ultimate Dodgeball, SkySlam and more. Sky Zone also offers a program for toddlers throughout the week. Check out the schedule at www. skyzone.com/manchester.

McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center, Concord The Discovery Center, named for late teacher Christa McAuliffe and the first American in space, Alan Shepard, both from New Hampshire, has programs for all ages. From the Super Stellar Friday workshop series to a workshop called Little Explorers for 3-4 year olds, there is something for everyone. The Discovery Center has innovative, interactive exhibits that delve into the worlds of astronomy, aviation, Earth and space sciences. www. starhop.com This article was first published in Parenting New Hampshire’s 2016 Family Summer Fun Guide. Find the digital edition at www. parentingnh.com, and look for the updated edition of the Family Summer Fun Guide in June 2017.

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Amoskeag Fishways

Family Fun

Celebrating the Magic of the Merrimack

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under 5 & active-duty military families, free.

Amoskeag Fishways 4 Fletcher St., Manchester 626-FISH (3474), www.amoskeagfishways.org

•Engaging special events & programs for all ages

Strawbery Banke Museum 14 Hancock St., Portsmouth 433-1100, www.strawberybanke.org

Currier Museum of Art and Art Center 150 Ash St., Manchester 669-6144, www.currier.org The Currier Museum of Art is home to an internationally respected collection of European and American art, including works by Picasso, Matisse, Monet and O’Keeffe. The Museum owns the Frank Lloyd Wright - designed Zimmerman House, complete with the original furnishings and the owners’ fine art collection. The Currier Art Center offers classes and workshops for all ages and popular kids’ camps.

•Award-winning school and group programs

DESTINATION RESORT

•Seasonal underwater viewing of migrating fish •Visitors center open year-round

Call (603) 626-FISH www.AmoskeagFishways.org www.facebook.com/AmoskeagFishways 4 Fletcher St. • Manchester, NH THE AMOSKEAG FISHWAYS PARTNERSHIP E ve r s o u rce • N H A u d u b o n • N H F i s h & G a m e • U S F i s h & W i l d l i fe

Full or Half Day Camp NH School Vacation Weeks Ages 4 - 12

The Inn at East Hill Farm 460 Monadnock St., Troy 800-242-6495, www.east-hill-farm.com The Inn at East Hill Farm is a working farm that offers a vacation atmosphere coupled with a unique farm-oriented educational experience. Year-round activities for the whole family include indoor & outdoor swimming, hiking, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing, cow milking, egg collecting, wagon and sleigh rides, horseback riding and a children’s recreation program. Three home-cooked family style meals served daily.

MUSEUMS Amoskeag Fishways 4 Fletcher St., Manchester 626-FISH (3474), www.amoskeagfishways.org The Amoskeag Fishways offers exceptional environmental education and science programs for people of all ages. Our Center, open year round Monday through Saturday, 9-5 pm, has a seasonal fish ladder open in May and June. We teach school programs, both on and off site nature-themed family programs and special events. Call to register for a program or drop by for a visit anytime. Follow the FISH! Children’s Museum of NH 6 Washington St., Dover 742-2002, www.childrens-museum.org Offers two levels of hands-on, interactive exhibits for children from newborn to middle school. Guests can explore subjects such as dinosaurs, music, aeronautics, world cultures, art more. Open Tuesdays - Saturdays 10am-5pm and Sundays Noon-5pm during school year and seven days a week during summer. Admission is free for Members, $10 Adults and Kids over 12 months, $9 Seniors 65+.

SEE Science Center 200 Bedford St., Manchester 669-0400, www.see-sciencecenter.org SEE’s exhibits create fun, hands-on learning experiences for visitors of all ages. Explore forces, sound, technology and much more 7 days a week! SEE offers public programs, birthday parties, camps, technology classes, mini-courses, a science gift shop, and more. Keep up with SEE activities by joining our email list, and by following us on Facebook and Twitter.

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Strawbery Banke Museum 14 Hancock St., Portsmouth 433-1100, www.strawberybanke.org In the heart of Portsmouth, this 10-acre outdoor history museum is dedicated to bringing 300+ years of American history to life. Children and adults learn and have fun together exploring historic houses, heirloom gardens, hands-on crafts, stories told by costumed role-players, special exhibits and holiday celebrations. Tickets good for TWO days. Children

Seacoast Science Center 570 Ocean Blvd., Rye 436-8043, www.seacoastsciencecenter.org Located on the coast in historic Odiorne Point State Park, programs and exhibits teach all ages about the ocean environment. See, touch and learn about marine animals of the Gulf of Maine.

Tide pooling, vacation camps, special events, outdoor summer concerts, birthday parties, nature trails, picnic areas, a playground, and more.

PERFORMING ARTS GROUPS Peacock Players 14 Court St., Nashua 889-2330, www.peacockplayers.org

SPORTS, FITNESS & RECREATION Adult Learning Center - Adventure Camp 4 Lake St., Nashua 882-9080 x238, www.adultlearningcenter.org Camp Birch Hill 333C Birch Hill Rd., New Durham 859-4525, www.birchhill.com NUThin’ but GOOD TIMES! 746 DW Highway, Merrimack 429-2200, www.nuthinbutgoodtimes.com NUThin’ but GOOD TIMES! is all about kids having fun, engaging in active play, in a safe and clean environment. NUThin’ but GOOD TIMES! is also about parents being able to relax and socialize, enjoying a coffee in a comfy and cozy environment. Healthy Café available on site. We pride ourselves on our safe, clean, healthy environment. We invite you to come join the FUN! The Works Family Health & Fitness Center 23 Works Way, Somersworth 742-2163, www.theworkshealthclub.com The Workout Club 16 Pelham Rd., Salem, 894-4800 18 Orchard View Dr., Londonderry, 434-6566 www.theworkoutclub.com YMCA of Greater Nashua Nashua Branch, 882-2011 Merrimack Branch, 881-7778 www.nmymca.org The Y is a nonprofit charitable organization serving locally for more than 125 years from facilities in Nashua and Merrimack. Programs and services are offered in safe and supportive environments including volunteer opportunities, preschool/schoolage childcare, resident and day camp, swimming, arts & dance, family events, sports instruction, health & wellness options, recreational fun and so much more!

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Staff experience — Staff experience varies from camp to camp. Most camps have at least a week-long staff training prior to the campers arriving. Some camps have counselors who grew up going to resident camp, while

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Age — On average, overnight camps run from ages seven or eight to 15 or 16. We often get asked what age is the best age to send a child to overnight camp. The truth is there is no set age that works for every kid.

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For some, seven might be that age, but for others, waiting until middle school is more appropriate. Only you, as parents, know when your child is emotionally ready for camp.

Activities — One of the mostasked questions of camp directors is what a typical day looks like. Every camp has different activities and it is important to find one that interests your child.

Facilities — Each camp has different facilities — from sleeping quarters to dining halls to activity areas. Some camps have basketball courts, ropes courses, and art centers. Some camps may feature tents and yurts, while others

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may have cabins with or without electricity. Facilities can be viewed on tours, as well as in pictures if tours are not feasible.

Specialties — While every camp has unique aspects to it, there are also specialty camps for certain interests. There are football, basketball, and cheerleading camps. There are camps that are specifically geared for children with special needs, illnesses, or disabilities. Specialty camps are a perfect choice for those looking for something outside of the traditional camp experience.

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CAMPS & SUMMER PROGRAMS

10 things to consider

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Food — I would not have put this on my top 10 list, until I had a child with a severe nut allergy. I believe that part of growing up is learning to manage a food allergy independently, so I do not feel as though I have to send my son to a nut-free camp. I do, however, want to know what the camp’s procedures are in handling food allergies. Many camps have the capacity to serve vegetarian, kosher, or gluten-free meals, and can also put you in contact with the camp nurses and the food service staff.

Convenience — Are you looking for a camp that is local or are you willing to travel? Does the camp have pick-up options near your home?

If my child has to take an airplane, is there a pick-up option? What are the drop-off and pick-up procedures? How long of an experience are you looking for and do you want an extended option?

Price — Resident camps have a broad range in price depending on the type of camp (specialty, non-profit, for profit, association, independent, etc). Many camps also have a financial aid program that allows access for everyone regardless of ability to pay.

Word of mouth — Ask your friends and families about where they send their children to camp. If you do not know anyone who attends camp, you can also inquire about programs that match new parents with returning parents.

Level of comfort — The most important thing when sending your child away to camp is that you are comfortable with the camp itself. How many times have you received the advice “go with your gut” when raising your children? Choosing a resident summer camp is no different. If you are comfortable, your child will be comfortable, increasing the likelihood of a successful experience.

This article was first published in the March 2016 issue of Parenting New Hampshire.

For more articles related to the topic of summer camps, go to www.parentingnh. com/summer-camps.

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Strawbery Banke Museum 14 Hancock St., Portsmouth 433-1100 www.strawberybanke.org

NUThin’ but GOOD TIMES! 746 DW Highway, Merrimack 429-2200 www.nuthinbutgoodtimes.com

SCIENCE & NATURE

Currier Museum of Art and Art Center 150 Ash St., Manchester 669-6144 www.currier.org

Amoskeag Fishways 4 Fletcher St., Manchester 626-FISH (3474) www.amoskeagfishways.org

The Granite YMCA 30 Mechanic St., Manchester 623-3558 www.graniteymca.org

Peacock Players 14 Court St., Nashua 889-2330 www.peacockplayers.org

Seacoast Science Center 570 Ocean Blvd., Rye 436-8043 www.seacoastsciencecenter.org

Studio 550 Community Art Center 550 Elm Street, Manchester 232-5597 www.550arts.com

SEE Science Center 200 Bedford St., Manchester 669-0400 www.see-sciencecenter.org

DANCE AND GYMNASTICS

SPORTS, FITNESS AND RECREATION

ART, MUSIC AND THEATER

Gymnastics Village 13 Caldwell Drive, Amherst 889-8092 www.gymnasticsvillage.com Happy Feet Dance School, LLC 25 Indian Rock Road, Windham 434-4437 www.happyfeetdanceschool.biz

EARLY CHILDHOOD Holy Cross Early Childhood Center 420 Island Pond Road, Manchester 668-0510 www.holycrossearlychildhoodcenter.com Learning Adventures ECC 51 Old Bedford Rd., Bedford 669-2811 www.learningadventuresnh.com North End Montessori School 698 Beech St., Manchester 621-9011 www.northendmontessori.com

EDUCATIONAL Culinary Playground, The 16 Manning St., Suite 105, Derry 339-1664 www.culinary-playground.com The Culinary Playground is a dynamic kitchen studio offering classes and vacation cooking camps for kids, as well as adult workshops, meal prep classes, and team building events.

We also host birthday parties for kids (6+) with over 12 menus to choose from. We believe cooking is an essential life skill and strive to make it a fun and enjoyable experience!

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Adult Learning Center Adventure Camp 4 Lake St., Nashua 882-9080 x238 www.adultlearningcenter.org Adventure Camp provides a safe, caring and fun environment where children participate in a variety of recreational activities. We offer a private swim at Crown Hill Pool, age-appropriate fieldtrips, trips to a State Park, weekly fishing and biking, community service learning projects, cooperative play, developmentally appropriate activities, games and sports, plus a wonderful and talented staff. Parents can work without worry.

The Workout Club 16 Pelham Rd., Salem 894-4800 18 Orchard View Dr., Londonderry 434-6565 www.theworkoutclub.com At The Workout Club, we’re proud to offer numerous programs for children to help them learn the importance of regular physical activity and a healthy diet from a young age. Our vacation camps offer your children a fun, physically active time including fit classes, splash park and our 40 ft rock wall and our birthday parties are the best.

The Works Family Health & Fitness Center 23 Works Way, Somersworth 742-2163 www.theworkshealthclub.com The Works is the most comprehensive health and fitness center in the seacoast area.

Extensive indoor and outdoor facilities, birthday parties, swimming lessons taught by certified instructors, and supervised children’s programs for members, NH licensed after-school program, summer and vacation camps, registered dietitians, personal trainers and over 100 group fitness classes each week! Stop by and find out what all the excitement is about.

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he industry you are working in may not be doing well; raising children may have taken you away from your career and now you want to jump back into the workforce; or maybe you are just no longer satisfied with the work you do.

There are many reasons people change careers and there are reasons why you shouldn’t, but either way, the first step is to look inward.

Career counselors advise anyone looking to move to another industry take some time to self-assess.

John Scuto, owner of Career and Academic Planning Services in Brentwood, has helped people of all ages and skills decide what direction to go in when seeking a new career.

Often clients tell him they are not sure what they should be doing for a job. He helps them look at their skills, values, personality type and what they like to do for pleasure, then speaks with them about what kind of work might be for them.

“You need to know yourself before going forward,” Scuto said.

Sometimes people find they don’t actually need to change careers; they realize they just don’t like the company they work for or their boss, Scuto said. Once they evaluate themselves, they see they don’t need to switch careers — they need to move on to another company.

Some clients find they want to stay in the job they have but add other types of work to their portfolio. Some are not fit to have just one job, Scuto said. He happens to be one of them. He not only runs his career counseling service, but is also a personal trainer and a justice of the peace. He calls his work a "composite career.”

“Think about what you like to do when no one else is telling you what to do,” Scuto said.

“Do any of these things translate into a career? Many times they do.”

William Ryan of Ryan Career Services in Concord also helps those struggling with what direction to head in. He uses self-assessment tools to help clients and likes to remind them, “You are not making a decision on what you are going to do the rest of your life….

We are going to identify a landing spot for now.”

People changing careers or entering the workforce should no longer look at a job as a lifelong commitment. Young people especially, Ryan said,

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should expect to have several career shifts throughout their lives.

He said he is not suggesting people switch jobs constantly or go back to school on a whim without doing research or a cost analysis, but “school and retraining are normal part of life now,” he said.

“Skills will need to be retooled and kept up to date and I would expect that is probably going to increase,” Ryan added.

Someone looking to change careers also needs to assess themselves within the context of globalization and automation. Ryan warns any job that is overly “routine” could be at risk.

Fields he said are marketable in New Hampshire right now include professional services, hospitality, maintenance, accounting, human resources, health care and technology.

Once a career path has been chosen, networking should be a priority and can be done online through websites like LinkedIn, which includes groups of New Hampshire-based professionals such as 603 Networking. And networking does not just happen in a professional setting. It also involves reaching out and speaking with people you meet anywhere – the gym, a parenting group or church are all places to network, Ryan said.

Networkers should be ready to reciprocate when it comes to helping each other find new opportuni-

ties, Ryan added.

Another important step in changing careers is to create or add to your resume and LinkedIn profile.

Ryan suggests a “keyword rich” resume that can communicate one's value and make it through tracking systems that filter resumes. There should be a consistent keyword match between the job application and the resume, Ryan said. Looking at the wording in job descriptions can help applicants find the types of keywords employers are looking for.

Knowing yourself and self-promotion are important in interviews. Even if you have been out of the workforce for a while, that may not be a bad thing.

“It has to be transparent and is not necessarily a liability these days,” Ryan said about parents who have been home with kids for several years. “If you have been raising kids but have kept up to date with, say, Microsoft Office, you can show you can multitask and you can keep current.”

Ryan also suggests job seekers use examples of skills or interests they have gained outside of work, in a hobby or school setting, and use those to their advantage in becoming employed, whether within the same industry or in a new one.

Andrea Bushee is a freelance writer and mom to three kids in Pembroke.

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For more information: Pamela Szacik, Employment Service Bureau Director for New Hampshire Employment Security, said those changing careers should go to the NHES website’s career resources page. It is home to links that provide information on apprenticeships, job outlook indicators, and other resources: www.nhes.nh.gov/elmi/career/ index.htm She also recommends the websites, www.careeronestop.org and www. myskillsmyfuture.org, sites designed to help users explore careers and plan for their future.

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Congratulations also to finalists Oliver of Raymond, Angelina of New Boston, Isaac of Bedford and Emily of Nashua, and thank you to all who voted this summer in both our mascot naming and Family Favorites contests.

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Family Favorite: Canobie Lake Park

85 North Policy St., Salem 893-3305; www.canobie.com

Regional Chain: Frederick’s Pastries

109 Route 101A, Amherst 882-7725; www.pastrynet.com Seacoast Area: Popover’s on the Square

Bakery

8 Congress St., Portsmouth 431-1119; www.popoversonthesquare.com

Family Favorite: Black Forest Café

Bike Shop

212 Route 101, Amherst 672-0500; www.blackforest.com

Family Favorite: The Bike Barn

Greater Manchester: Triolo’s Bakery

21 Kilton Road, Bedford 232-3256; www.triolosbakery.com

33 South Commercial St., Manchester 668-6555; www.bikebarn.com Greater Concord: S&W Sports

296 South Main St., Concord 228-1441; www.swsports.com

625-9656; www.sparetimeentertainment.com/ manchester Greater Nashua: Merrimack Ten Pin Center

698 Daniel Webster Highway, Merrimack 429-0989; www.merrimacktenpin.com Lakes Region: Funspot Family Fun Center

579 Endicott St., North Laconia 366-4377, www.funspotnh.com

Birthing Center or Hospital Family Favorite: Maternity Center at Elliot Hospital

Children’s Shoe Store

341 Elm St., Manchester 627-1611; www.vanotischocolates.com Greater Concord: Granite State Candy Shoppe

13 Warren St., Concord 225-2591; www.granitestatecandyshoppe.com Greater Manchester: Granite State Candy Shoppe

Greater Concord: The Family Place at Concord Hospital

North of Concord: Zeb’s General Store

100 McGregor St., Manchester 663-6667; www.catholicmedicalcenter.org Greater Nashua: The Birth Place at Southern NH Medical Center

8 Prospect St., Nashua 577-2000; www.snhhs.org

Bowling Alley Family Favorite: Leda Lanes

340 Amherst St., Nashua 889-4884; www.ledalanes.com

2675 White Mountain Highway, North Conway 356-9294; www.zebs.com

Child Photographer

1617 Southwood Drive, Nashua 882-6811; www.alecs-shoes.com Greater Concord: Joe King’s Shoe Shop

45 N. Main St., Concord 225-6012; www.joekings.com

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3 Partridge Road, Concord 223-4145; www.photographybynylora.com Greater Manchester: Kendal J. Bush Photography

Francestown 345-3686; www.kendaljbush.com

152 North State St., Concord 224-0941; www.boutwellbowl.com

National: Picture People

216 Maple St., Manchester

Family Favorite: Alec’s Shoe Store Inc.

Family Favorite: Pixel Perfect Photography

Greater Concord: Boutwell’s Bowling Center

Greater Manchester: Spare Time

Greater Concord: Gibson’s Bookstore

Family Favorite: Van Otis Chocolates

832 Elm St., Manchester 218-3885; www.granitestatecandyshoppe.com

Greater Manchester: Mom’s Place at Catholic Medical Center

12 Emerald St., Keene 352-8815; www.toadbooks.com 12 Depot St., Peterborough 924-3543; www.toadbooks.com 614 Nashua St., Milford 673-1734; www.toadbooks.com

45 S Main St., Concord 224-0562; www.gibsonsbookstore.com

4 Elliot Way, Suite 401, Manchester 669-5300; www.elliothospital.org

250 Pleasant St., Concord 225-2711; www.concordhospital.org

Family Favorite: Toadstool Bookshops

Candy Shop or Chocolatier

Local chain: Goodale’s Bike Shop

14B Broad St., Nashua 882-2111; www.goodalesbikeshop.com

Children’s Local Bookstore

1500 S. Willow St., Manchester 644-0388; www.picturepeople.com

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Amusement Park

Greater Nashua: Amherst Family Chiropractic Wellness Center

North of Concord: White Mountain Cupcakery

89 Route 101A, Amherst 673-0010; www.nhchiropractors.com

2757 White Mountain Highway, North Conway 733-5310; www.wmcupcakery.com

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132 Bedford Center Road, Bedford 488-5962; www.cupcakes101.net

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Greater Nashua: Apple Tree Farm

49 Wheeler Road, Hollis 465-9592; www.appletreefarm.org

Greater Manchester: SEE Science Center

Seacoast Area: Hilltop 2016 Equestrian Center

200 Bedford St., Manchester 669-0400; www.see-sciencecenter.org

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Family Favorite: Lindner Dental Associates

72 South River Road, Bedford 624-3900; www.lindnerdental.com

Family Fitness Club Family Favorite: Planet Fitness

17 New Hampshire Locations www.planetfitness.com Greater Manchester: Allard Center of Goffstown YMCA

116 Goffstown Back Road, Goffstown 497-4663; www.graniteymca.org Greater Nashua: Hampshire Hills

50 Emerson Road, Milford, NH 673-7123; www.hampshirehills.com Seacoast Area: The Works Family Health and Fitness

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Family Favorite: Puritan Backroom

Family Favorite: Elliot Behavioral Health Services

245 Hooksett Road, Manchester 669-6890; www.puritanbackroom.com

Family Favorite: Goffstown YMCA Gymnastics

445 Cypress St., No. 8, Manchester 668-4079; www.elliothospital.org/website/ behavioral-health-services.php Greater Manchester: Mental Health Center of Greater Manchester

401 Cypress St., Manchester 668-4111; www.mhcgm.org 9 Blodget St., Manchester 668-4111; www.mhcgm.org 2 Wall St. Suite 300, Manchester 623-1916; www.mhcgm.org 1555 Elm St., Manchester 668-4111; www.mhcgm.org Greater Nashua: The Counseling Center of Nashua

1 Main St., Nashua 689-7902; www.counselingcenter.com

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275 N Mammoth Road, Manchester 663-8350, www.elliothospital.org/website/ pediatric-health-associates.php 360 Route 101, Bedford 472-5860, www.elliothospital.org/website/ pediatric-health-associates.php

Greater Manchester: Tuckaway Tavern

58 Route 27, Raymond 244-2431; www.thetuckaway.com Regional Chain: Margaritas Mexican Restaurant

9 New Hampshire locations www.margs.com Regional Chain - Greater Manchester: Great NH Restaurants: T-BONES

25 South River Road, Bedford 641-6100; www.t-bones.com 77 Lowell Road, Hudson 882-6677; www.t-bones.com

Family Ski Resort Family Favorite: Pat’s Peak

116 Goffstown Back Road, Goffstown 497-4663; www.graniteymca.org Greater Concord: Granite State Gymnastic Center

71 River Road, Bow 228-8424; www.granitestategymnastics.com 35 Londonderry Turnpike, Hooksett 935-9832; www.granitestategymnastics.com Greater Nashua: Gymnastics Village

13 Caldwell Drive, Amherst 889-8092; www.gymnasticsvillage.com

Holistic Medicine and Health Services Practitioner Family Favorite: The Wholistic Family Wellness Center

31 Old Nashua Road, No. 14, Amherst 673-1181; www. thewholisticfamilywellnesscenter.com

686 Flanders Road, Henniker 728-7732; www.patspeak.com

Greater Concord: Whole Health Concord

Family-friendly Bank

91 N. State St., Concord 369-4626; www.naturalmedicinenh.com

Family Favorite: TD Bank

300 Franklin St., Manchester www.tdbank.com

Family-friendly Credit Union Family Favorite: Service Credit Union

34 New Hampshire Locations www.servicecu.org

Hospital or Medical Center Family Favorite: Elliot Hospital

1 Elliot Way, Manchester 669-5300; www.elliothospital.org Greater Concord: Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center/Children’s Hospital at Dartmouth (CHaD)

1 Medical Center Drive, Lebanon 650-5000; www.dartmouth-hitchcock.org

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Family Dentist

Movie Theater

24 Bridge St., Manchester 401-3248; www.manchesterkarate.com Greater Manchester: Bedford Martial Arts Academy

292 Route 101, Bedford 471-0696; www.bedfordmartialartsacademy.com Greater Nashua: Tokyo Joe’s Studio

85 Northeastern Boulevard, Nashua 889-4165; www.tokyojoes.net 20 Hammond Road, Milford 672-2100, www.tokyojoes.net

Music or Entertainment Venue Family Favorite: Verizon Wireless Arena (Renamed SNHU Arena in Sept. 2016)

555 Elm St., Manchester 644-5000; www.snhuarena.com Greater Manchester: The Palace Theatre

Mini Golf Family Favorite: Funway Park

454 Charles Bancroft Highway, Litchfield 424-2292; www.melsfunwaypark.com Greater Concord: Chucksters

9 Bailey Road, Chichester 798-3555; www.chuckstersnh.com Lakes Region: Pirate’s Cove Mini Golf

4 Daniel Webster Highway, Winnisquam www.piratescove.net

Family Favorite: Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology & Nurse Midwifery at DartmouthHitchcock

Lakes Region: Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion

Greater Manchester: Bedford Commons OB/GYN

201 Riverway Place, Bedford 668-4646; www.bcog.com 6 Tsienneto Road, Derry 668-4646; www.bcog.com

Orthodontist

Musical Instruction

72 S River Road, Bedford 624-3900; www.lindnerdental.com

2291 Elm St., Manchester 644-4558; www.mcmusicschool.org

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113 Mammoth Road, Manchester 623-8003; www.facebook.com/ MehanandJohnsonOrthodontic Greater Nashua: Elliott Orthodontics

27 Loop Road, Merrimack 424-1199; www.elliottorthodontics.com Greater Nashua: Elliott Orthodontics

52 High St., New Bedford 424-1199; www.elliottorthodontics.com

169 Ocean Boulevard, Hampton 929-4100; www.casinoballroom.com

Family Favorite: Manchester Community Music School

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80 Hanover St., Manchester 668-5588; www.palacetheatre.org

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5 Washington Place, Bedford 695-2900; www.dartmouth-hitchcock.org/ obgyn.html

72 Meadowbrook Lane, Gilford 293-4700; www.banknhpavilion.com

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Party Entertainment or Entertainer Family Favorite: Wildlife Encounters

152 Charles St., Rochester 923-1168; www.wildlifeencountersnh.com

Time Travel Through 300+ Years Historic Houses, Games, Gardens

Strawbery Banke Museum Regular Season May 1 thru Oct 31 Tickets good for TWO days.

Family rate. Under 5 years free.

StrawberyBanke.org

14 Hancock St. Portsmouth NH 03801 603.433.1100

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113 S Main St., Concord 228-1971; www.stringsandthingsmusic. com

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102 Fort Eddy Road, Concord 226-2225; www.donovansparty.com

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486 Chestnut St., Manchester 669-4533; www.alleycatpizzerianh.com

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Greater Manchester: A Party Palace

459 Shaker Road, Northfield 286-4555, www.apartypalace.com Greater Salem: Mad Science (Closed; for sale)

www.nhma.madscience.org Monadnock Region: Amy Conley Music

486 Chestnut St., Manchester 669-4533; www.musepaintbar.com

Place to Buy a Family Car Family Favorite: AutoFair

6 locations in NH: Merrimack, Manchester, Stratham 888-370-6822; www.autofair.com

102 Elm St., Milford 249-9560; www.amyconleymusic.com

Greater Concord: Grappone Auto Group

Pediatric Dentist

594 Route 3A, Bow 528-8993; www.grappone.com

PARENTING NH’S FAMILY FAVORITES

Family Favorite: Concord Pediatric Dentistry

16 Foundry St., No. 101, Concord 224-3339; www.concordpediatricdentistry.com Greater Nashua: Children’s Dental Center of NH

7 Route 101A, Amherst 673-1000; www.childrensdentalnh.com

Pizza Family Favorite: 900 Degrees

50 Dow St., Manchester 641-0900; www.900degrees 24 Brickyard Square, Epping 734-2809; www.900degrees.com Greater Concord Favorite: Constantly Pizza

39 S Main St., Concord 224-9366; www.constantlypizza.net 108 Route 3, Penacook 227-1117; www.constantlypizza.net

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23 Sheep Davis Road, Pembroke 229-0400; www.serendipitydayspa.com Greater Concord: The Common Man Inn & Spa

Greater Manchester: Not So Plain Jane’s

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231 Main St., Plymouth 536-2200; www.thecmaninn.com/ plymouth

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Spa Day for Mom

155 Dow St. #102, Manchester 622-5971; www.notsoplainjanes.com Greater Nashua: Innovations The Salon and Spa

228 Naticook Road, Merrimack 865-7647; www.innovationsnh.com

Sporting Event for Families Family Favorite: New Hampshire Fisher Cats

1 Line Drive, Manchester, NH 641-2005; www.nhfishercats.com

Swing Sets and Outdoor Play Systems Family Favorite: Swings and Things

16 Route 125, Kingston 642-4500; www.swings-things.com

Greater Nashua: Peters of Nashua

300 Amherst St., Nashua 889-1116; www.petersauto.com

Urgent or Immediate Care Center

Restaurant for Date Night

185 Queen City Ave., Manchester 663-3000; www.elliothospital.org/website/ rivers-edge.php

Family Favorite: Copper Door

15 Leavy Drive, Bedford 488-2677; www.copperdoorrestaurant.com Greater Manchester: Fratello’s Italian Grille

155 Dow St., Manchester 624-2022; www.fratellos.com 194 Main St., Nashua 889-2022; www.fratellos.com Local Chain: The Common Man

Eight locations in NH www.thecman.com

Family Favorite: Elliot Urgent Care at River’s Edge

Greater Nashua: Immediate Care of Southern New Hampshire

29 Northwest Boulevard, Nashua www.immediatecareofsnh.snhhs.org Multi-Location Chain: ConvenientMD

8 New Hampshire Locations www.convenientmd.com

Water Park Family Favorite: Water Country

2300 Lafayette Road, Portsmouth 427-1112; www.watercountry.com

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