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Elliot Hospital: Ask the Pediatric Surgeon

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Dr. Soukup, My 5 week old son spits up a lot and it is becoming more forceful when eating. He seems hungry.

Should I be worried?

Rachel

Dear Rachel, Many babies spit up during or between feeds. This is very common and we refer to it as reflux. As long as a baby is eating well and growing, then pediatricians usually provide reassurance and most babies will outgrow this within the first year. We start to worry about reflux when babies are not growing the way that they should. Pediatricians will sometimes recommend formula changes or dietary changes for nursing moms or sometimes prescribe medications for reflux. If, however, “spit-ups” are progressing to more forceful or large amounts of vomiting, then further tests are warranted. It is very important to make sure that the color of the vomit is not green. This can suggest a much more serious cause for feeding problems and should be evaluated immediately in a pediatric emergency department.

One of the more common causes of projectile vomiting in babies is a condition called pyloric stenosis. The pylorus is a circular muscle that must relax in order to let the stomach empty, and this muscle can sometimes get enlarged causing a blockage. This condition occurs in 1 in 300 births and we don’t exactly know why it happens,

although genetics likely plays a role. Pyloric stenosis can easily be diagnosed with a simple ultrasound. Often these babies have lost weight due to the vomiting, and show signs of dehydration with fewer wet diapers, but continue to act hungry even after vomiting.

Once a baby is diagnosed with pyloric stenosis, they need to be admitted to the hospital for IV fluids and to correct electrolytes.

Ultimately, pyloric stenosis does need to be repaired with surgery, but this can be done using a tiny camera in the baby’s belly (laparoscopy) and usually takes about 20-30 minutes. Parents are understandably terrified for their new baby to have to be put to sleep during surgery. To avoid this, our pediatric anesthesiologists can provide a spinal anesthesia, which allows them to be awake, happily sucking on a pacifier during their procedure! Babies can start to eat right away and are usually home within the first 24 hours from surgery. A dose or two of Tylenol is all that is needed afterwards. I take care of a lot of babies with this problem, and families are amazed at how quickly this can be fixed.

Thanks for your question!

-Dr. Soukup

Elizabeth S. Soukup, M.D., M.M.Sc. Pediatric Surgeon

Dr. Soukup is a Pediatric Surgeon at the Elliot Hospital and has an interest in educating families about pediatric health and wellness. Her mission is to provide expert specialty care for children of all ages in New Hampshire - newborns through teenagers - striving to keep them close to their families and communities.

If you would like more information, call 603-663-8393 for an appointment, or visit our website at http://elliothospital.org/website/pediatric-surgery.php Dr. Soukup earned her Bachelor of Science from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and her Doctor of Medicine from the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine, where she received the Outstanding Achievement Award in Medicine, graduating first in her class. She completed her General Surgery training at the Massachusetts General Hospital and her fellowship in Pediatric Surgery at Children’s Hospital Boston. During her time in Boston, she also completed a Masters of Medical Sciences degree in clinical

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investigation from Harvard Medical School. She is boardcertified in both Pediatric Surgery and General Surgery.

She has specialized training and experience in minimally invasive surgical treatment for babies, children and teenagers.

Her practice includes all areas of general pediatric surgery, including common pediatric surgical problems as well as neonatal surgery, congenital anomalies, minimally invasive surgery, and complex thoracic surgical problems.

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A decade of Dad on Board

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Summer reading for kids of all ages

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Parenting New Hampshire celebrates 25 years

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Granite State food trends over the years

ON THE COVER: Parenting NH’s Dad on Board Bill Burke with daughter, Katie.

Photo taken at the Red Arrow Diner in Londonderry on Friday, May 17, by Kendal J. Bush (www. kendaljbush.com).

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Cook with Your Kids House Calls

Raising Teens & Tweens Out and About

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from the editor’s desk 25 YEARS DOWN, WITH MANY MORE TO GO In preparation for the magazine’s 25th anniversary, I read through the back issues of Parenting New Hampshire — almost 300 in total.

As I combed through hundreds of yellowed pages of newsprint I thought about how much has changed in our world over the last quarter-century. But one thing hasn’t changed and that’s the desire and the drive to be a good parent.

Yes, some of the issues and concerns parents are faced with now are worlds away from what parents dealt with in the 1990s. Sexting, cyberbullying, smartphones, and social media had yet to enter the conversation.

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Shelby Houghton is New Hampshire Boys & Girls Club Youth of the Year Selected among six outstanding youth, Shelby Houghton was named the New Hampshire Youth of the Year by the Boys & Girls Clubs of America for the second year in a row.

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Houghton, a senior at Milford High School, was terrified the first time she stepped into the Boys & Girls Club of Souhegan Valley, but she said she quickly realized the Club would change her life. She credits the club with dynamically challenging her to change the world with her everyday actions, to strive to serve others and to grow past her struggles.

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How to Dad

My wife, Amy, and I do our best to embarrass our daughter, Katie.

We are pretty good at doing this, me especially.

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A decade of Disney and diners with my daughter

By Bill Burke

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he first issue of Parenting New Hampshire came off the presses 25 years ago this month — almost exactly the same day I met Amy, my now-wife and mother of our 15-year-old daughter.

I can safely say that parenting was the last thing on my mind that night. It was a blind date — we had a nice dinner, saw a movie neither of us liked (those three months in 1993 are now known as “the summer of terrible movies,”) and arranged to see each other again.

Our second date was to a Boston Bruins playoff game against the Buffalo Sabres. I got obstructed-view seats and we planted ourselves in a secret spot I knew about on the third level of the old Garden. When she launched into a rant about the ineffectiveness of the dump-and-chase and suggested carrying the puck over the blue line to set up the weak side winger in front, I knew it was fate.

Two years later we decided we wanted to grow old together. (Note to Amy: We did it!)

Then came a house and not long after, a kid.

Every step of the way I remember thinking, ‘this is where life really begins.’ But it really did begin – literally – when our daughter arrived, somewhat unexpectedly, by way of an emergency C-section.

Being a dad has been a bit messy at times, but I wear it well.

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(On Board)

At left, my first column had to do with Princess Jasmine costume earrings I couldn’t remove from Katie’s head.

Courtesy photo Above, the cover of the June 2011 issue of Parenting New Hampshire. We’re famous!

I sat by my wife’s head as the doctors did their thing behind a strategically placed sheet, designed, I assume, to keep squeamish parents from witnessing the science-fiction experiment going on just behind that thin wall of cotton.

Of course I looked. At first, I couldn’t really tell what was going on amid all the wife-innards, but I did get to see our daughter take her first breath in this world. The doctor asked if we knew what we were having. Other than “a baby,” we did not.

Someone said, “it’s a girl,” and suddenly I was a father and a Dad on Board columnist.

Well, not right away. First I had to wait for her to learn how to speak English and to be funny so I had something to write about.

But those things happened, and here we are – 10 years into chronicling the Burkes of Sandown.

If you’re new to Dad on Board, here’s the short version: In any given situation, two out of three of us loves hockey, music, dogs and diners.

In that first column in 2008, I explained how I got a pair of Princess Jasmine costume earrings stuck onto my kid’s ears during her fifth birthday party. My wife was at hockey, so I had to put her to bed with those two gigantic orbs sticking out of her head like an adorable little Frankenstein kid.

Fast-forward 10 years: my wife still plays hockey and Jasmine is never really far from us, if only because we are crazy Disney people. We travel to Walt Disney World as much as possible, so my daughter actually comes in handy as an excuse for those repeated visits to the Orlando area – like a walking, talking human-shaped fanny pack.

It’s one of the things that has not changed over the past 10 years. When this all started, she was a precocious five-year-old who listened to Laurie Berkner and was lulled to sleep every night by my wife singing “Moon, Moon, Moon” to her.

She loved dogs – still does. Back then, we shared our home with a pair of noble German Shepherds. I’ll skip the part about

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Katie bonding with one of our beloved German Shepherds — you might not be able to tell but the dog is having a lot of fun.

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One of the outtakes from this month’s cover shoot.

Photo by Kendal J. Bush

how we miss them terribly, because everyone knows how life with a dog eventually ends. Now we live with a small, extremely un-noble rescue mutt who my daughter named Figgy. He walks on his back legs and – I swear – speaks English (with a slight accent).

For a few years after that, we were a youth hockey family, which meant from late August to mid-April, we’d spend every weekend driving to games all over creation.

When that ended, we were an archery family. We’d fling arrows at targets every Saturday morning at a range in the back of the Bass Pro Shop in Hooksett with a great group of coaches and athletes.

Now we’re a music family. She plays bass guitar and double bass in her school’s orchestra, chamber orchestra, jazz band and rock ensemble, and she plays in a rock trio where she regularly shakes the greater Southern New Hampshire region with her Rickenbacker 4003.

Pink Floyd has taken the place of Laurie Berkner (is it possible I’ve parented too perfectly?) though I still occasionally hear “Moon, Moon, Moon” coming from her room shortly before my wife comes to bed. I’m glad she indulges her mom.

Ten years ago she’d plop down for an episode of “Little Bear” on Noggin. Now she’ll binge a few episodes of “Psych” on her laptop.

Most of our time now is spent either waiting to drive her someplace, or actually driving her someplace. It’s a good thing, though, because when we’re in the car, she can’t get away and I can either a) Pepper her with questions about her day at school until she answers out of exasperation, or; b) Lecture her about music as we flip through the radio channels.

By my math, we’ve got about five minutes until she goes off to college. However, it’s probably worth noting that math and I haven’t been on speaking terms since the 1970s. Until that time comes, though, I plan on going to as many diners for our regular Saturday morning talks and taking her for walks along Main Street U.S.A. as often as I can.

I’m looking forward to seeing what the next few moments in time have in store for her and then writing all about it. And if one of those columns happens to be about diners, dogs or her dad retiring to a gated community somewhere in central Florida, all the better.

Bill Burke is a writer who lives in Southern New Hampshire with his wife and daughter and is currently working on building a time machine so he can go back to 2008 and do this all over again. He is also the managing editor for custom publications at McLean Communications in Manchester.

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Celebrating 25 years Parenting New Hampshire marks its silver anniversary with a look back.

1993 Featured in the pages of ParenTimes: Your child’s first visit to the dentist, eye problems in children, Halloween safety tips, explaining FMLA Granite State goings-on: Steve Merrill sworn in as governor; the Blizzard of 1993 (aka the Storm of the Century) hits the state; five school districts, including Claremont, claim state funding for education is inequitable and file suit against the State of New Hampshire; former Gov. Judd Gregg sworn in as U.S. Senator In other news: Terrorists bomb the World Trade Center in NYC; the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) is signed into law The hot list: The Talkboy, Jurassic Park, grunge fashion, The X-Files, Nirvana Fun fact: ParenTimes was started as a bi-monthly publication by Hudson mom of two, Arlene Pollack, who wanted to create “a single source of information” for local parents.

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Featured in the pages of ParenTimes: Preparing pet for a new baby, traveling while pregnant, fire prevention tips

1994 Featured in the pages of ParenTimes: Party planning, preparing your firstborn for siblings, doulas, playground safety

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rlene Pollack started the free publication, ParenTimes, in Hudson. The first issue, dated May/June 1993, was eight black-and-white pages with one fullcolor photo on the front page. It featured a community calendar, bicycle safety tips, dental care advice and a feature about activities for families at Stonyfield Farm in Londonderry.

Since then, the magazine has had a few ownership and name changes, along with a few makeovers. But it has always stayed true to its mission to be to be the premier source of statewide parenting information and resources for New Hampshire families.

Stroll down memory lane with us as we review the last 25 years, and get a sneak peek of where the Granite State’s first and only statewide publication for parents of children and teens is headed next.

— Melanie Hitchcock, Editor

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Granite State goings-on: New .08 DWI law goes into effect; new 158,000-square-foot passenger terminal opens at Manchester Airport

Granite State goings-on: New Hampshire College (now SNHU) launches its internet-based distance learning program; the Legislature passes the state’s charter school law; Jumanji is filmed in Keene In other news: 168 are killed in the Oklahoma City Bombing; the DVD format is invented

In other news: Three arrested for attack on ice skater Nancy Kerrigan; O.J. Simpson arrested for murder of ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman; Los Angeles rocked by earthquake The hot list: Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, Forrest Gump, Air Jordans, Friends, The Lion King

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The hot list: Beanie Babies, Toy Story, Windows 95, the Macarena

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Featured in the pages of Parenting New Hampshire: Teaching your child about money, planning the perfect party, preserving memories with grandparents

Featured in the pages of ParenTimes: Family first-aid, eye exams, choosing a preschool, understanding life insurance

Granite State goings-on: Jenny Thompson of Dover, five-time Olympic gold medalist swimmer, breaks 100-meter butterfly world record In other news: Two students kill more than a dozen in mass shooting at Columbine High School in Colorado; John F. Kennedy Jr., his wife, and his sister-in-law die in plane crash; Y2K

Granite State goings-on: President Bill Clinton, Pat Buchanan win the NH Primary

The hot list: Pokemon, The Matrix, The Blair Witch Project, SpongeBob SquarePants

In other news: Madeleine Albright named first female U.S. secretary of state; Dolly the Sheep is first mammal to be successfully cloned

Fun fact: ParenTimes launches the Family Resource Book

1998 Featured in the pages of Parenting New England/Parenting New Hampshire: Choosing a children’s photographer, exercise during pregnancy, preventing sports injuries

1996

Granite State goings-on: Katie King of Salem scores four goals in winter Olympics for gold-medalwinning women’s hockey team; Tricia Dunn of Derry scores game-winning goal against Canada

1997 Featured in the pages of Parenting New England: How to choose a summer camp, immunizations, adoption options

1995

Granite State goings-on: Manchester Airport surpasses one million passengers for the first time; Jeanne Shaheen sworn in as governor; New Hampshire’s Chris Carpenter makes MLB debut with the Toronto Blue Jays In other news: Hong Kong returns to Chinese rule; Princess Diana dies

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1999

The hot list: Tickle Me Elmo, Independence Day, the Spice Girls

In other news: U.S. embassies in Kenya and Tanzania bombed; House of Representatives impeaches President Clinton; Google founded The hot list: Furbies, Saving Private Ryan, Dawson’s Creek

1998

Fun fact: The October issue is the first issue of the newly named Parenting New Hampshire

2000 Featured in the pages of Parenting New Hampshire: NH Primary 2000, kids in the garden, a look at child abuse in NH Granite State goings-on: Al Gore, Sen. John McCain win the NH Primary; political activist Doris “Granny D” Haddock of Dublin, 90, completes walking 3,200 miles across the country to advocate for campaign finance reform

2000

In other news: 17 sailors on U.S. Navy destroyer USS Cole die in Yemen terrorist explosion; Supreme Court declares George W. Bush the new president The hot list: Razor scooters, Gladiator, Survivor, Dora the Explorer

1997

The hot list: Tamagotchi virtual pet, Titanic, Tiger Woods, South Park

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Fun fact: ParenTimes becomes Parenting New England in 1997 to reflect the expanding coverage area for the magazine; Telegraph Publishing Co. purchases the magazine

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2004 Featured in the pages of Parenting New Hampshire: Food allergies, choosing an enrichment program, a look at 3-D ultrasound technology Granite State goings-on: Sen. John Kerry, President George W. Bush win the NH Primary In other news: U.S.’s final report on Iraq’s weapons finds no WMDs; Bush re-elected; Boston Red Sox win first World Series in 86 years; Facebook is launched as a social networking site only open to students from Harvard; tsunami kills nearly quarter of a million people in Indonesia and South Asia The hot list: The Incredibles, flash mobs, Napoleon Dynamite

2001 Featured in the pages of Parenting New Hampshire: Family fitness, teaching your child manners, buying your first home Granite State goings-on: Construction of Manchester Civic Center/Verizon Wireless Arena completed; Dean Kamen introduces the world to the Segway In other news: Thousands die in Sept. 11 terrorist attacks; Anthrax scare grips nation The hot list: Bratz dolls, Shrek, Harry Potter, the iPod

2003 Featured in the pages of Parenting New Hampshire: Adjusting to life as a new mom, home-based business opportunities, choosing a private school

The hot list: Finding Nemo, Pirates of the Caribbean, The Da Vinci Code, iTunes

2005

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Granite State goings-on: New Hampshire experiences third worst drought on record In other news: Boston archbishop Cardinal Bernard Law resigns as a result of the Catholic Church’s sexual abuse scandals; New England Patriots win first of five Super Bowls; No Child Left Behind Act is signed into law

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2005

In other news: Hurricane Katrina hits Gulf Coast, thousands die; London hit by Islamic terrorist bombings, killing 52 and wounding about 700

2002

The hot list: The Xbox 360, The Office, Grey’s Anatomy, Star Wars Episode III-Revenge of the Sith, Guitar Hero Courtesy of United States Mint

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Featured in the pages of Parenting New Hampshire: Helping kids cope with the Iraq conflict, teaching your child a foreign language, how to help your depressed child Granite State goings-on: John Lynch sworn in as governor; skier Bode Miller wins his first overall World Cup title; in October, western parts of the state devastated by severe flooding

Featured in the pages of Parenting New Hampshire: Surviving a job layoff, family camping, raising the well-rounded child

The hot list: Beyblades, Spider-Man, American Idol

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Granite State goings-on: The New Hampshire Fisher Cats play ball for the first time; Craig Benson sworn in as governor; Old Man of the Mountain collapses In other news: U.S. and Britain launch war against Iraq; Saddam Hussein is captured by American troops; Space shuttle Columbia explodes, killing all seven astronauts

2001

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2007 Featured in the pages of Parenting New Hampshire: Heart-healthy tips for busy women, disaster preparation, sensory processing disorder Granite State goings-on: Edward and Elaine Brown of Plainfield gain national notoriety as tax protestors – they are charged with federal tax evasion and arrested after a standoff later in the year In other news: A Virginia Tech student shoots and kills more than 30 students; the U.S. housing bubble bursts and foreclosures skyrocket The hot list: the iPhone, Amazon Kindle, Nintendo DS, Transformers, Desperate Housewives

2007 Granite State goings-on: Mother’s Day storm dumps 10-20 inches of rain and state of emergency declared due to flooding In other news: Saddam Hussein is convicted of crimes against humanity by an Iraqi court and hanged in Baghdad; Twitter is launched The hot list: Blu-Ray discs, The Secret, Dancing with the Stars, Beyonce Fun fact: In 2006, Parenting NH becomes a part of McLean Communications in Manchester.

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Featured in the pages of Parenting New Hampshire: How to be eco-friendly, stay-at-home dads, kids and anxiety

2008

Granite State goings-on: Sen. Hillary Clinton, Sen. John McCain win NH Primary; Children’s Museum of Portsmouth moves to Dover and is renamed Children’s Museum of New Hampshire; ice storm cripples the state, leaving residents without power for days to weeks In other news: Barack Obama becomes the first African American to be elected president; the worst financial crisis since the Great Depression continues – banks are bailed out by the federal government to stop the financial system from collapsing The hot list: Nintendo Wii, Wall-E, The Dark Knight, Sarah Palin, Twilight

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2006

Fun fact: Parenting New Hampshire magazine and logo was redesigned this year

Granite State goings-on: Same-sex marriage becomes legal; snowboarder Scotty Lago of Seabrook wins bronze at the winter Olympics in Vancouver.

In other news: 7.0-magnitude earthquake devastates Haiti; An explosion on a BP oil drilling rig off the coast of Louisiana kills 11 people and injures 17; Affordable Care Act signed into law The hot list: Instagram app, Toy Story 3, late-night talk show wars, Katy Perry, The Walking Dead

2009 2009 Featured in the pages of Parenting New Hampshire: Explaining the economy to your kids, the “localvore” movement, internet safety Granite State goingson: Christa McAuliffe Planetarium renamed the McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center; former Associate Justice of the Superior Court of NH, David Souter, retires from the U.S. Supreme Court

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Featured in the pages of Parenting New Hampshire: Heading back to the classroom as an adult, un-scheduling your child, birth plans

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The hot list: Zhu Zhu pets, Avatar, Hannah Montana, Rock of Ages, The Jonas Brothers, Capt. Chesley B. “Sully” Sullenberger Fun fact: Another logo change for Parenting New Hampshire

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2014 Featured in the pages of Parenting New Hampshire: Understanding emotional intelligence, the HPV vaccine, bullying Granite State goings-on: Freelance journalist James Foley, who grew up in Wolfeboro, is killed by ISIS after almost two years of captivity in Syria; NH Audubon celebrates 100 years

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In other news: One World Trade Center opens 13 years after terrorist attack The hot list: The LEGO Movie, selfies, K-cups, Guardians of the Galaxy, Taylor Swift

2011 Featured in the pages of Parenting New Hampshire: Guide to snowboarding, mom bloggers, geocaching Granite State goings-on: Ben Cherington, born in Meriden, is named general manager of the Boston Red Sox; ‘Snowtober’ shuts down the state and Halloween activities are disrupted by power outages and more than 20 inches of snow In other news: Osama Bin Laden killed; Occupy Wall Street protests across the country; Boston Bruins win Stanley Cup; final flight of the Space Shuttle program; Japan hit by earthquake and tsunami The hot list: Adele, Angry Birds, The Voice, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, Game of Thrones Fun fact: This was the first year for the Family Favorites readers’ poll

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Featured in the pages of Parenting New Hampshire: Teens and dating, how to raise a foodie, nature preschools Granite State goings-on: The construction of Hampton Beach’s new Seashell Complex is completed; President Barack Obama, Mitt Romney win the NH Primary

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In other news: President Obama wins re-election; Hurricane Sandy hits East Coast; 20 children shot to death at Sandy Hook Elementary School The hot list: The Hunger Games, The Avengers, PSY’s “Gangnam Style” Fun fact: Yankee Publishing acquires Parenting New Hampshire in December

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Featured in the pages of Parenting New Hampshire: Charter schools, Asperger’s Syndrome, security in New Hampshire’s schools

Granite State goings-on: Maggie Hassan is sworn in as governor In other news: Boston Marathon bombing kills three and injures more than 260 people - massive FBI manhunt for bombers follows; Edward Snowden releases classified US government documents about the NSA surveillance program The hot list: Frozen, Playstation 4, Iron Man 3, Macklemore

2015 Featured in the pages of Parenting New Hampshire: Concussions, re-entering the workforce, managing teen’s technology use Granite State goings-on: The Manchester Monarchs win their only Calder Cup in their final AHL season; the University of New Hampshire’s campus in Manchester re-locates to the Pandora in the millyard In other news: U.S. Supreme Court strikes down all state bans on same-sex marriage The hot list: Twerking, Minions, Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Justin Bieber, Amazon Echo featuring Alexa

2015

2017 Featured in the pages of Parenting New Hampshire: Navigating Airbnb, the evolving role of school counselors, STEAM, civics education Granite State goings-on: Chris Sununu sworn in as governor; Matt Bonner of Concord ends professional basketball career In other news: Tensions increase with North Korea; the Russia investigation, the #metoo movement; three devastating hurricanes cause billions of dollars in damage The hot list: Fingerlings, Wonder Woman, fidget spinners, dabbing, the total solar eclipse

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2016 Featured in the pages of Parenting New Hampshire: How to use Snapchat, gluten-free dining, PFOA, living in the “sandwich” generation Granite State goings-on: Sen. Bernie Sanders, Donald Trump win the NH Primary; Rockingham Park in Salem closes its doors after 110 years In other news: Donald Trump elected president; Chicago Cubs end 108-year drought with World Series win

2016

2018

The hot list: Pokemon GO, Deadpool, Stranger Things, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, Ariana Grande

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Granite State goodies 25 years of food trends in NH and beyond

By Michelle Lahey

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lot of things can happen in 25 years — especially when it comes to food (and beverages).

In honor of Parenting New Hampshire magazine’s 25th anniversary, we’re reflecting on what the food scene looked like in 1993 versus today, with some help from Alex Ray of The Common Man Family of Restaurants.

Cooking revitalized The Food Network launched in 1993, which helped encourage people to start cooking at home more often — and get even more inventive in the kitchen. Grocery stores also started to stock more “exotic” ingredients, such as lemongrass, cilantro, and the like — encouraging home cooks to experiment with new-to-them spices and flavors.

Over the last 25 years, this passion for using more creative ingredients in the kitchen has helped lead some diners to refine their palates accordingly. “Here [in New Hampshire], the young generations might

want the classics but with a unique spin on them,” said Alex Ray, owner and founder of The Common Man Family of Restaurants — and someone who’s been in the New Hampshire restaurant scene since the 1960s.

“They want more adventurous food — they’re looking for maybe a burger but a unique one with grass-fed beef, or specialty pizzas with different toppings and styles.”

The internet The World Wide Web was a mere four years old in 1993. There was no Yelp to help determine which restaurants to try; there was no Pinterest to help inspire and challenge home cooks everywhere; and there was no Google to help you quickly find the best local coffee shop or the best burger.

Today, things are a little bit different. We can ask our smart devices to order us food; there’s a hashtag for every weird food holiday (looking at you, #NationalCordonBleuDay); and those Food Network stars who entered the scene back

in 1993? We can now get daily cooking tips and personal life updates about them via their Instagram accounts.

Local is better Farmers markets, farm shares, and consumers’ desire to start reading food labels have amplified since 1993 — thanks to an array of media coverage, books, and movies that showed consumers what the industrialized food industry looks like behind-the-scenes.

But the love for local goes beyond the grocery store — diners have also become more interested in supporting locally owned restaurants, which has only helped the neighborhood restaurant scenes boom.

“This desire for more local places has been good for New Hampshire,” Ray said. “It helps with jobs and our economy, and…it even helps the local farms.”

Dietary restrictions From vegan to non-GMO to gluten-free, we’ve seen a lot of different diets since 1993.

“That’s been the most significant change in my view,” Ray said. Due to this growth in dietary restrictions, restaurants — and food manufacturers — have had to adapt accordingly.

In 1993, consumers did not have dairy-free cheese and gluten-free bread in abundance at their grocery stores, but nowadays, it’s hard to find a store (or restaurant menu) without these diet-friendly items.

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In 2018, consumers aren’t just looking for their food (or restaurant) to be local; they also want what’s in their glass to be as-local-as-possible.

Wineries and distilleries have popped up all over our state and beyond, but it’s really the craft beer scene that has exploded since 1993. According to the Brewers Association, the number of craft brewers in the United States has gone from eight in 1980, to 537 in 1994, to more than 6,000 in 2018.

Now, what craft beer lovers are pouring into their pint glasses is just as important as what they’re cooking for their families for dinner.

And these people also value who they’re clinking their glasses with. “It parallels the food trend – local is better,” Ray said. “I think that’s what New Hampshire is all about. It’s not just about restaurants, but our whole mindset about neighbors and friends.”

Michelle Lahey is a food writer who was born and raised in New Hampshire. She also blogs about food at www.ahoppymedium.blogspot.com.

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ravel with me, if you will, to a far-away place where magic reigns supreme. From the back of the wardrobe in Narnia to the highest reaches of Neverland, across the way from the Shire, neighboring Wonderland, from down the street of an old house in Paris that was covered in vines, to a stone’s throw away from the little old lady who lives in a shoe. This is the place where our children’s imagination takes root and thrives; a place where you should inspire your child to flourish.

Such a spellbinding place is not the same for everyone. For some it may be a magical castle with knights and dragons, but for others it may be the open sea on a quest for treasure, or a galloping adventure through the forests of unknown lands.

Every child’s imagination is different, so too are their tastes for which literary worlds they choose to explore when school is out of session. But before your child takes the plunge into unknown realms this summer, here are a few starting points to make sure your young reader is setting off on a path that’s as enjoyable as it is effective in developing their reading skills.

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Getting your child to read throughout the year, especially during the summer, is made even easier due to the overwhelming quality and quantity of elementary-age books they have to choose from.

One such story, ideal for children fascinated by dinosaurs or those up for a reading challenge, is Matt Forrest Esenwine’s Don’t Ask a Dinosaur, which follows two young birthday party planners who call on a pack of friendly dinosaurs to help them set up the party – from blowing up balloons to setting out utensils and food prep. But the unique physical attributes of these dinosaurs cause more problems than originally anticipated. Don’t Ask a Dinosaur is a colorful bridge between modern times and when dinosaurs ruled the Earth with illustrative representations of dinosaurs’ physical characteristics matched up against the barriers of helping to plan a party, which makes for a wild romp guaranteed for a fun bedtime read.

When asked about her favorite stories, Adrianne, 6, exclaimed, “Princess in Black!”

It comes as no surprise that Adrianne, a free-spirited girl who doesn’t go anywhere without a tutu and her favorite Converse sneakers, admires Princess Magnolia, the monster-defeating, black-mask wearing heroine who dashes away from tea parties to transform into her alter ego, the Princess in Black, at the first call of the monster alarm.

The series was created by the awardwinning writing team of Shannon and Dean Hale, along with illustrator LeUyen Pham. These action-packed stories are humorous and adventurous, which is perfect for eager readers who dare for something different.

For those young readers who are intrigued by more otherworldly encounters, there’s Jack Chabert and Sam Ricks’ Eerie Elementary series. These books follow Sam Graves, an elementary-school student who finds out his school is alive, where freaky occurrences have Sam desperately searching for clues to solve the riddle that is Eerie Elementary.

Rife with action and mystery, these hair-raising stories and spine-chilling, black-andwhite illustrations are just the right amount of scary for those young readers who love all things monsters, aliens and ghouls, oh my!

Adolescent explorers Be wary, young travelers, for danger and mischief lies ahead from this point forward.

From societal barriers to bullying, growing pains and tough family situations, the following stories should come with their own warning labels for the realism they represent.

Even though it’s vital for children to let their imagination soar, it’s just as enlightening to broaden their minds to let them gain a fresh perspective on their surroundings. And the summers during middle and high school are the best time to let them wander wherever their feet may carry them.

Ages 3 to 12 years old

6:30a.m. Day Care Opens • 5:30p.m. Day Care Closes Summer Camp Take for example Kwame Alexander’s lyrical story, The Crossover, an award-winning tale about twin brothers who overcome many hurdles, both on the basketball court and off, as they traverse the rocky slope of family and what it means to be brothers.

Alexander’s story, which is told through verse rather than traditional narrative form, sets the bar for catering to those young adolescents whose worlds are nothing but sports, music, family and friends. Alexander shares a rhythm that all young teens can comprehend and internalize. The book is a 2015 Newbery Medal Winner, 2015 Coretta Scott King Honor Award Winner and a New York Times bestseller. Be sure to check out all the books in the series.

As the librarian at Salem High School, Rachel Hopkins not only monitors the popular books that teens are reading, but she also highly suggests titles that young adults should read to broaden their perspectives on the world at large.

One book Hopkins recommended is Benjamin Ludwig’s Ginny Moon. As a local New Hampshire-based author, Ludwig’s debut novel – which was a Barnes and Noble Discover Great New Writers selection and one of Amazon’s 20 Best Books of 2017 – is a heart-wrenching, bold tale that follows Ginny as she navigates her way back home to a life she’s left behind, but must steal, lie, and force her way back to a world she’d be better off without.

While a child’s imagination is important to nurture, helping your child become better acquainted with others around them is also imperative to their reading growth.

As Hopkins said, “We live in a fairly homogeneous state and reading about others that face difficult challenges, whether it be fiction or nonfiction, can only serve to bring greater understanding and empathy towards others.”

If you have a young teen that has an old soul and admires classic movies and television shows of the past couple decades — think Star Wars, Back to the Future, Jurassic Park, Batman — then Marcus Emerson’s The Super Life of Ben Braver is just the story for them.

Packed with snarky witticisms and relatable inner monologues, The Super Life of Ben Braver is a hilarious adventure series that follows Ben Braver as he is relocated to a school only kids with superpowers can attend, except he doesn’t have any.

This particular novel is two-thirds action with a dash of sci-fi and a pinch of comedy with pop culture references that even parents will be able to enjoy. For those young adults who just want to read something relatable and good-humored, Emerson’s Ben Braver is one literary friend they’ll be able to get lost with.

Some teens are looking for something different from what they’d normally read in school that can open their mind to a world of possibilities.

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With 13 books and counting, this series is ideal for those teens that love the fantasy genre – all things ghosts, werewolves, vampires, fairies, witches – and just want to explore a life they might not get to experience within our reality.

For those parents who struggle with getting their teens to read anything longer than a text message, Hicks said, “I have seen firsthand the importance of summer reading for all children, not just struggling readers. Children who read over the summer are able to maintain and even excel their progress toward reading as they enter their new grade level in the fall. Even reading as little as five to 10 minutes a night with your child can improve their reading skills, build vocabulary and language skills. Ultimately, we want children [and teens alike] to enjoy reading and not see it as a summer chore, so the more positive parents are about reading, the better!

It is also beneficial for children to see their parents reading and talking about books.”

What’s important for parents to remember is that nurturing a love of reading starts with you. If parents do not show their child that they, too, have a love for books, then how can your child?

Literary skills are fundamental, not only for their education, but also to show them that the town they live in isn’t the only one, nor do people experience it in the same way.

Embrace their passions, but show them that there is more out there to explore. As author Matt Forrest Esenwine said: “When a child realizes, even in a very rudimentary way, the power that books have – to inspire, to surprise, to transport! – that is something that remains with the child throughout their life.”

Amanda Andrews is a freelance proofreader and an event coordinator at McLean Communications. She can be reached at amandaandrews@comcast.net or through her website at www.thereadersasylum.com.

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cook•with•your• kids HOW TO BULD A GRAIN BOWL

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f you haven’t tried a grain bowl, now is a great time. They are packed with vegetables and grains and are deliciously healthy. Because the combinations are endless, your family will never get bored. They are also easy to make and a great way to use leftovers.

Susan Nye writes for magazines throughout New England. She shares many of her favorite recipes and stories about food, family and friendship on her award winning blog, Around the Table, at www.susannye.wordpress.com.

THE BASICS: Pick a grain. Fragrant basmati rice will be delicious with an Asian-inspired dinner. Quinoa is perfect for strong flavors from the Middle East. Try polenta for a Mediterranean feast.

Choose toppings. Use leftovers or what’s on sale at the supermarket. Grain bowls are a tasty alternative for meatless Mondays but are just as good with meat, fish and poultry.

Whisk together a simple sauce.

Finish with a flavorful garnish or two.

HERE ARE A FEW SUGGESTIONS.

HOISIN GINGER SAUCE Makes about 1 cup

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ASIAN RICE BOWLS WITH GRILLED SALMON AND SPINACH Serves 4

• Hoisin Ginger Sauce (recipe follows) • 1-1 1/3 c. basmati or jasmine (white or brown) rice • Olive or vegetable oil • 1 lb. salmon fillet, skin-on • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste • 1 lb. baby spinach • Garnish: Finely chopped and toasted cashews

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Make Hoisin Ginger Sauce.

Cook rice according to package directions.

While rice cooks, preheat grill to high. Drizzle a little oil atop the salmon and season with salt and pepper.

Place salmon skin side up on the grill. Depending on the thickness of the fish, grill for 5-6 minutes. Carefully turn salmon with a wide spatula and grill for 3-5 minutes more or until cooked through, but not dry.

1 (1-inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled 2 cloves garlic 1/4 c. hoisin sauce 1/4 c. rice vinegar 3 T. soy sauce 2 T. fish sauce 1-2 tsp. honey 1 tsp. (or to taste) Sriracha 1 tsp. (or to taste) salt

Put garlic and ginger in small food processor; pulse to chop fine. Add remaining ingredients and process until smooth. Let sauce sit at room temperature for 30 minutes to combine flavors.

Transfer fish to a cutting board, skin side down. Use a knife with a thin blade to remove the fish from the skin.

Heat a little oil in a large skillet. Add the spinach in handfuls, season with salt and pepper. Toss to wilt and add more spinach as it cooks down.

Spoon rice in bowls. Place spinach, then salmon, on top of the rice. Hoisin Ginger Sauce and chopped cashews completes the dish.

QUINOA BOWLS WITH GRILLED MOROCCAN CHICKEN, CARROTS AND CHICKPEAS Serves 4

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Tahini Sauce (recipe follows) 2 tsp. cumin 1 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper 1/2 tsp. cinnamon 1/2 tsp. smoked paprika 1/2 tsp. freshly ground pepper 1/2 tsp. allspice 1/4 tsp. cloves Olive oil Juice of 1 lime 2 cloves garlic, minced About 1 lb. skinless, boneless chicken breast • About 1 lb. carrots, peeled and sliced on the diagonal • 1 c. quinoa • 1/2 c. chickpeas, rinsed and drained Garnish: Peeled, seeded and chopped cucumber, thinly sliced scallion and cilantro leaves

Make Tahini Sauce.

Make the marinade: Put spices in small bowl, add 2-3 tablespoons olive oil, lime juice and garlic. Whisk to combine.

Put chicken in bowl, add 2/3 of the marinade and toss to coat. Marinate for 30 minutes at room temperature or longer in the refrigerator.

Put carrots in a bowl, add remaining marinade and toss to coat. Marinate for 30 minutes at room temperature or longer in the refrigerator.

Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Cook quinoa according to package directions.

Arrange chicken on grill. Cook chicken about 3-5 minutes per side or until it registers 165 degrees on a thermometer. Remove from grill; let chicken rest for 5-10 minutes and slice.

Reduce heat to medium, arrange carrots on grill. Cook carrots for 3-5 minutes per side or until caramelized and tender-crisp.

To serve: Spoon quinoa into bowls, top with chicken, carrots and chickpeas and drizzle with a little tahini sauce. Finish with cucumber, scallion and cilantro.

TAHINI SAUCE Makes about 1 1/2 cups

• 1/2 c. tahini • Juice of 1 lime • 1/4 c. extra virgin olive oil • 2-4 T. water • 2 cloves garlic, minced • 2 T. chopped fresh cilantro leaves • 1/2 tsp. ground cumin • Pinch cayenne pepper • Sea salt to taste Put tahini in bowl, add olive oil and lime juice, and whisk to combine. A tablespoon at a time, add water and whisk until smooth.

The sauce should have a creamy consistency. Add garlic, cilantro, cumin, cayenne and salt, and whisk until combined. Let sauce sit at room temperature for 30 minutes.

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house calls Keep your heart healthy HOW TO REDUCE YOUR RISK OF DEVELOPING HEART DISEASE

BY MARK A. CREAGER, MD

H

eart disease is the No.1 cause of death in the world and the leading cause of death in the United States.

It is responsible for about 800,000 deaths each year.

Approximately 2,200 Americans die of heart disease each day — an average of one death every 40 seconds.

Each year, more than 900,000 Americans have a heart attack — more than 50,000 women die within a year of their first heart attack.

Heart disease disables, takes lives and disrupts families. But heart disease is not inevitable, and there is much that you can do to preserve your cardiovascular health.

The burden of cardiovascular diseases goes beyond lives lost and changed.

There’s also a fiscal toll. Taking into consideration hospitalizations, doctor visits, tests, medications, time lost from work and long-term care for disability, costs in this country for cardiovascular disease exceed $300 billion a year.

We are making progress, though. Deaths from cardiovascular disease in the first decade of this century have decreased by 30 percent. This is due to fewer people smoking, more people exercising and drugs that lower cholesterol and prevent blood clots to reduce the risk of heart attacks. That’s the good news. The bad news is progress is stalling and we must enhance our efforts.

Here are steps you can take to improve your heart health and reduce your risk of heart disease: • Eat a heart-healthy diet, which includes fruits and vegetables, fat-free or lowfat dairy products, fiber-rich whole grains, lean meats, poultry and fish. Read nutrition labels, and limit saturated fat, trans fat, cholesterol, sodium and added sugars.

• Stay active and exercise. The American Heart Association recommends at least 150 minutes per week of moderate exercise or 75 minutes per week of vigorous exercise. Walking for as few as 30 minutes a day provides heart health benefits.

• Get your blood pressure measured, and if it is high, make sure it is treated. One out of three adults has high blood pressure. It is a major cause of heart disease, stroke and kidney disease.

• If you smoke, stop. Smoking is the most preventable cause of premature death in the United States. Even secondhand smoke is harmful. One year after quitting, your risk of coronary artery disease is cut in half. Speak to your health care provider who can recommend counseling and WOMEN, DID YOU KNOW? medications to help you quit.

Heart disease is the No. 1 cause of • Get your cholesterol and blood sugar death in women. One in three deaths checked. High cholesterol and diabetes is from heart disease. cause heart disease.

90% of women have one or more risk Habits are hard to break, but, if you make factors for developing heart disease these lifestyle changes, you have increased Symptoms of a heart attack tend to your chances for a longer, healthier life.

Dr. Mark Creager is the director of the Heart and Vascular Center at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center and a past president of the American Heart Association

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differ in women than men, and include shortness of breath, back pain, jaw pain and nausea, often leading to delays in seeking lifesaving medical care.

raising teens and tweens

A New Hampshire child needs a voice.

Yours.

Coming out SUPPORT FOR YOUTH REVEALING THEIR SEXUAL ORIENTATION IS CRITICAL

BY TRACEY TUCKER

T

he process by which a child comes out as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgendered or questioning is a personal one, and it is harder for some to do than others.

There is a myriad of reasons for kids to worry about telling others about their sexual orientation — a friend’s and/or parent’s rejection, lack of social support, or internal debate to whether they are truly experiencing these feelings.

I work with many kids on the continuum of coming out. Some are just beginning to think about their sexual orientation and some are working very hard to keep it a secret. Others come out with an explosion of confidence and show the entire world who they truly are.

The act of someone revealing themselves is a process filled with self-doubt, fear, excitement and a sense of freedom. This process can also include excessive sadness, increased anxiety and suicidal thoughts in worst-case scenarios.

For one kid, the coming-out process might be freeing and joyful. For another, the process can involve rejection by peers and/or abandonment by parents. The latter is often times why we see kids “couch surfing,” or even homeless.

Rejection, abandonment and bullying are not uncommon for kids who are coming out, and it is these issues that cause our LGBTQ youth to have one of the highest rates of suicide among adolescents and young adults. If you couple that with the segment of society voicing their disapproval of homosexuality, sometimes this environment can feel unsafe.

Therapy and support groups are critical for LGBTQ youth. They need to feel validated, supported and accepted. Research suggests that even with a few supportive connections, kids who are coming out or transitioning can have positive, successful lives.

Kids that are LGBTQ have fewer peers that share their same orientation. Think about how hard it is to date as a heterosexual then add on the fact that there are fewer LGBTQ youth with whom to connect.

In addition, some LGBTQ youth experience varying levels of coming out with their peers and struggle to be at the same place. For those kids that are completely comfortable with being who they are, trying to be in a relationship with another LGBTQ youth who is not “out” can be frustrating and difficult as they have to hide their identity.

To provide the most support, parents and professionals should realize that although the world in general has become more accepting, the process is still difficult and scary.

Knowing what resources, other professionals or friends that can help youth navigate the process is important, as many youth and parents of youth who are coming out don’t know what is available to them for guidance.

Working with therapy professionals, educators and other members in the LGBTQ community can often be a saving grace for youth struggling to come out. If youth know they are supported by peers, and have adults who care about them and accept them unconditionally, they will have a greater chance of finding out who they truly are and feeling good about it.

June is National PRIDE month. Please consider donating to organizations that support LGBTQ youth such as Seacoast Outright, Concord Outright and PFLAG of New Hampshire.

Tracey Tucker is Executive Director of New Heights: Adventures for Teens and a licensed mental health counselor at Tradeport Counseling Associates in Portsmouth.

Volunteer to give an abused or neglected child a brighter future.

Become a CASA Volunteer Advocate CASA advocates receive training and ongoing support so they can speak up for abused & neglected children in NH courts.

casanh.org/volunteer 1-800-626-0622 Get info & sign up for training today!

You’re Invited to Make a Splash!

Celebrate World Ocean Day with NHPBS! Sunday, June 10 Seacoast Science Center

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BEST OF NH PARTY 14 THURSDAY

MANCHESTER ­— Northeast Delta Dental Stadium. Join New Hampshire Magazine for the 17th annual Best of NH Party. Sample food and drink from more than 65 booths while you enjoy a night outside at the ballpark listening to music and live entertainment.

The night ends with an amazing fireworks display. This year, Hampton’s Jimmy Dunn, who has performed at some of the comedy industry's most prestigious events, joins the party.

Also, one lucky event attendee will win an all-inclusive week’s vacation, including housekeeping and meals, for four to Rockywold-Deephaven Camps on Squam Lake in Holderness provided by RDC Resort (estimated value, $4,500-$5,500). Ticket sale proceeds help benefit Stay Work Play. 6:30 p.m. Tickets: $65; age 12 and younger, $19. www.nhmagazine.com

FOOD TRUCKS FOR CASA 1-3 FRIDAY SUNDAY MANCHESTER

– McIntyre

Ski Area, 50 Chalet Court. Food Trucks for CASA is returning to McIntyre. Bring your friends and family and spend the day trying cuisine from around the world – all made locally! Worldclass barbecue will be featured alongside award-winning cupcakes, fair food, and ethnic cuisine. Vegetarian or vegan foodies will find several food trucks with a selection of healthy choices. Family fun and entertainment. Tickets: $5 to $35. Hours: Friday, 4-8 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

A list of food truck vendors is available at www.foodtrucksforcasa.com.

MANCHESTER ANIMAL SHELTER PLANT SALE 2 SATURDAY

MANCHESTER – Manchester

Animal Shelter, 490 Dunbarton Road. The 12th annual Manchester Animal Shelter Plant Sale is the place to get inspired for the spring season – and to pick up items for your garden.

Garden lovers will find perennials, annuals, herbs, vegetables, houseplants and small shrubs for sale.

There will be a raffle and you can purchase birdhouses handcrafted by the Hillside Jr. High School Builders Club. Garden and raffle items are donated by local garden clubs, businesses and animalloving community members.

Severe weather date: June 3. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. www. manchesteranimalshelter. org/events

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BE A BAT SCIENTIST

HERB AND GARDEN DAY

HOLDERNESS – Squam

CANTERBURY – Canterbury

Lakes Natural Science Center, 23 Science Center Road. Learn all about bats with Cynthia Nichols, conservation biologist and NH Bat Project volunteer. She will talk about New Hampshire’s many species of bats, how bats help our forests and farms, the current status of bats, and most importantly, how you can be part of the NH Bat Project, a project of New Hampshire Fish and Game. The NH Bat Project brings citizen scientists together to help count summer bat colonies and conduct acoustic surveys. No charge; reservations required.

7 p.m. 968-7194 www.nhnature.org

Shaker Village, 88 Shaker Road.

Herbal educators and seasoned growers will share knowledge about trees and seeds, herbs and plants, and the power of nature to heal. The 9th annual Herb & Garden Day, presented by New Hampshire Herbal Network, will feature 12 workshops on topics such as growing seeds for health, herb allies for fertility and pregnancy, tree medicine, medicinal mushrooms and more.

Plant identification walks will be led by clinical herbalists. New this year: a series of interactive demonstrations in between workshops. Vendors will be selling breakfast and lunch items to include vegan, organic and locally sourced ingredients.

Admission: $35 (market-only admission is $5 at the door). www.nhherbalnetwork. wordpress.com

5 TUESDAY

9 SATURDAY

WORLD OCEAN DAY FAMILY FESTIVAL 10 SUNDAY

RYE – Seacoast Science Center, 570 Ocean Boulevard. Join the Seacoast Science Center for a day of fun and educational activities and celebrate the important role the world ocean plays in our lives and grand opening of H2O Today, an exhibition organized by the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service.

World Ocean Day is a global celebration and collaboration for a healthier future for our ocean.

Free. 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. www.seacoastsciencecenter.org

HAMPTON BEACH MASTER SAND SCULPTING CLASSIC 13-16 WEDNESDAY - SATURDAY HAMPTON BEACH – The

fun starts Wednesday when 200 tons of imported sand is dropped on Hampton Beach.

Watch Greg Grady and “The Grady Bunch” build a mammoth Sand Demo Site. Carving will commence and continue through Saturday when an awards ceremony will be held.

The entire area is illuminated for night viewing through June 27.

Free. www.hamptonbeach.org

SUMMER SOLSTICE (ALMOST!) CAMPFIRE

FOOTLOOSE: THE MUSICAL

LACONIA – Prescott Farm, 928

MANCHESTER – The Palace

26-27 TUESDAY WEDNESDAY

16 SATURDAY White Oaks Road. A fun evening of food, fire and friends! Share campfire stories, pizza from the cob oven and the company of old and new friends. It’s a great way to spend a summer evening and celebrate the upcoming summer solstice. Admission: $10 ($8 members); $12 at the door. 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. www. prescottfarm.org

STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL & BAND CONCERT 24 SUNDAY

HOLLIS – Town Common.

The festival features local strawberries, homemade biscuits, hand-whipped cream and homemade ice cream. A family fun event with games, face painting and craft vendors.

Entertainment provided by the award-winning Hollis Town Band. The Strawberry Festival has kicked off the summer season for more than 70 years.

It’s an all-volunteer event with more than 150 residents contributing their efforts.

Proceeds from the event support both academic and musical scholarships. Rain location is Hollis Middle School, 25 Main St. 2 to 4 p.m.

Theatre, 80 Hanover St. One of the most explosive movie musicals in recent memory bursts onto the live stage with exhilarating results. To the rocking rhythm of its Oscar and Tony-nominated top 40 score and augmented with dynamic new songs for the stage musical, Footloose celebrates the wisdom of listening to young people, and guiding them with a warm heart and open mind. Presented by the Palace Teen Co. Tickets: $15; $10 for kids. 668-5588; www.palacetheatre.org

HAMPTON BEACHHNew Hampshire Summer Happiness...

at the #1 rated U.S.A. Super Star Beach!

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Super star rating: National Resources Defense Council "Testing the Waters: A Guide to Water Quality at Vacation Beaches" top 100 beaches water quality & safety. Hampton Beach in top 5 beaches & top 10 resorts in USA.

• Over 100 Free Nightly Concerts • 17 Spectacular Fireworks Displays Every Wed. Night & Holidays • World Class 18th Annual Master Sand Sculpting Classic $15,000 in prizes, June 14-15-16 • Volleyball Tournaments June-July-August • Country Music Week, July 8-12 • Children’s Festival, Aug. 13-17 • Talent Competition, Aug. 24-25-26 • Seafood Festival, Sept. 7-8-9

For FREE Travel Guide or to view our Beach Cam, visit www.hamptonbeach.org 2015

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