As we move further into the school year, you may notice your child’s social circle shifting. In a K-8 environment, “friendship fluctuations” are a natural and necessary part of growing up. For younger students, this often looks like a disagreement…  Read more >

During the winter break, I took advantage of some great water — the teens lined around me in the water called it “epic” and “sick” and yelled to each other that it was “firing” and “going off.” With the water…  Read more >

The recent major snowstorm has gifted our region with a “blanket of calm” in the form of light, fluffy snow. In the spirit of Breathe for Change, and receiving such fresh crisp air, we can view this winter wonderland as…  Read more >

Indeed, we’re in the thick of it with upper respiratory infections!  The NH Department of Health and Human Services reports that influenza rates are unusually high this season.   Here are some general reminders about influenza (“the flu”): This is a…  Read more >

Welcome back to a brand-new year! As we step into 2026, many of us—adults and children alike—feel the pressure to set new year’s resolutions, However, as a Breathe For Change trained counselor, I want to invite our community to try…  Read more >

Happy 2026! Here’s to a new year of creativity!  Howe Library During the months of March and April the Howe Library in Hanover, NH proudly displays artwork of our Lower and Middle School students. I hope you can stop by!…  Read more >

I have a tradition of reading A Wish for Wings That Work by Berkeley Breathed in the Lower School Assembly just prior to break. It’s a holiday story and one that I shared with my own children. In it, Opus…  Read more >

The Boston Pops “Holiday Pops” on Saturday provided a delightful auditory journey that perfectly captured the spectrum of human experience. The music varied dramatically, from loud, lively, and even chaotic pieces to spiritual and solemn moments of calm. This mirrored…  Read more >