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08/05/2026

Summer isn't over yet, but it's never too early to start thinking about a healthy sleep routine before school begins.

Rebecca Murphy, MD, shares a few tips to help make the transition a little easier:

💤 Aim for 8-10 hours of sleep each night for teens. Younger children may need even more.

📱 Limit screen time for at least one hour before bedtime.

🌅 About two weeks before school starts, gradually adjust bedtimes and wake-up times to help ease the transition back to a school schedule.

Visit the link in our comments for more tips.

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Dartmouth Health, Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, Dartmouth Hitchcock Clinics Manchester

08/01/2026

Winnie and Mav know a thing or two about friendship. They love playing together, working as a team, and being there for each other. 🐾

Friendships help us learn how to share, encourage one another, solve problems, and celebrate life's big and little moments. A good friend is someone you can be yourself around through the fun times and the tough ones, giving us someone to laugh with, lean on, and remind us that we're not alone when things feel heavy.

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Dartmouth Health, Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center

07/31/2026

The first year of motherhood comes with ups, downs, questions, and new experiences. Connecting with other moms can be a great way to learn, share, and build a community during this time.

Postpartum Support and Connection: Thriving Together in Motherhood is a welcoming, peer-led virtual group where moms across New Hampshire can come together to share their stories, celebrate milestones, and talk through the joys and challenges of motherhood.

The group meets every Thursday from 6–7 p.m. on Webex and is open to moms with children up to 1 year of age.

Visit the link in our comments to register.

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Dartmouth Health, Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center

07/29/2026

What water safety tools and situations earned a 10/10... and which ones should you avoid?

Jim Esdon from our Injury Prevention Center rates popular water safety tools and situations, from life jackets and water watchers to inflatable floaties, cold water, and more.

Which rating surprised you the most?

Visit the link in our comments for more tips.

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Dartmouth Health, Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center

07/25/2026

July 25 is World Drowning Prevention Day. Life jackets are one of the most important ways to help keep children safe around water. Whether you're spending time at a lake, on a boat, or near a pool, children should always be closely supervised and, when appropriate, wear a properly fitting life jacket.

Before heading out, make sure your child's life jacket fits properly and is U.S. Coast Guard-approved.

Stop by our Family Resource Center Dartmouth Hitchcock Clinics Manchester or Molly's Place Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center to ask about getting your child fitted for a free life jacket!

Visit the link in our comments for a step-by-step video on how to fit a life jacket!

07/24/2026

We were kindly gifted nine original books from some very talented local authors. 📚 ✨

Angela Carson, a 6th-grade teacher in Derry, NH, hosts an Authors Club where students write, illustrate, and publish their very own children’s books in a creative, low-pressure environment. Students collaborate, share feedback, and bring their stories to life from idea to finished book.

Knowing these stories were created by local students makes them even more special, and we can't wait for our patients and families to enjoy them. We’re so grateful these young authors chose to share their creativity with Dartmouth Hitchcock Clinics Manchester.

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Dartmouth Health, Derry Cooperative School District

07/22/2026

Who says learning can't be part of summer fun? ☀️

Rebecca Murphy, MD, explains that the "summer slide" is the decline in academic skills that can happen during summer break. It can affect all ages, so finding age-appropriate activities can help keep summer learning fun.

Activities like visiting the library, going for a nature walk, playing outside with friends, embracing a little boredom, creating art or exploring a new hobby can help learners build skills, stay curious and have fun over the summer. 🌳 🎨 📚

What's your family's favorite way to keep learning fun during the summer?

Visit the link in our comments for more tips.

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07/18/2026

This week, we celebrated the opening of a new outdoor play space at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, made possible through the generosity of Elliot Perry and the Elliot Perry Foundation.

Inspired by his own experience receiving care from our teams as a premature baby, Elliot has helped create outdoor play spaces where patients, siblings and families can take a break, enjoy fresh air and simply be kids. Located in the Courtyard on the third floor, this new space will make a meaningful difference during a child's healthcare journey.

Through his foundation, Elliot previously brought an outdoor play space to Dartmouth Hitchcock Clinics Manchester

Thank you, Elliot, for creating another space that will bring smiles to children and families for years to come.

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Dartmouth Health

07/17/2026

Mav here, and boy am I making a dent in my summer reading list 🐾 📚

Summer reading is an easy way to keep learning going while school is out. Even a few minutes a day can help build language skills, improve understanding, and keep kids feeling confident when the school year starts again. It is also a great way to spark creativity and imagination.

Reading can be part of your family’s summer routine, too. Many libraries offer reading challenges, story times, and activities that make it fun to get involved. And if your child needs a little encouragement, reading out loud to a calm listener like a dog or other family pet can help them feel more relaxed and confident.

Whether it is storybooks, comics, or reading together as a family, a little reading each day can make a real difference.
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Dartmouth Health, Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center

07/15/2026

A little extra sun protection goes a long way toward keeping your family safe all summer long!

Applying sunscreen to both yourself and your little ones is one of the best ways to protect your skin from painful sunburns and reduce the risk of long-term sun damage.

Pediatric Dermatologist, Katherine Su, MD, reminds us that it's important to:
☀️ Apply enough sunscreen
☀️ Apply sunscreen at least 30 minutes before heading outside
☀️ Reapply every two hours
☀️ Reapply immediately after swimming or toweling off

Visit the link in our comments for more tips!

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Dartmouth Health, Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, Dartmouth Hitchcock Clinics Manchester

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