Nutrition and Wellness for Early Childhood

Cute little Asian 1 year old toddler baby boy child practices yoga in Downward Facing Dog Pose and meditating outdoors in nature during the summer time.
Pairing Mindfulness with Physical Activity for Young Children
Building the mind-body connection
Being mindful is an important skill for children to learn at an early age. Being mindful not only helps with emotional regulation but is also related ... Learn More
Young female school teacher reading a book to infant school children, sitting on chairs in a circle in the classroom listening.
UNH Extension Collaborates with NH Head Starts
To support early childhood wellness
UNH Extension Health & Well-Being, Nutrition Connections Team supports the health and well-being of people of all ages across New Hampshire, offering ... Learn More
Black family eating healthy food together.
UNH Extension's Work on Early Childhood Wellness
Bringing Evidence-Based Research into the Early Childhood Community
Summary of some of the work Kate Graves and Kendra Lewis are doing to support early childhood through the UNH Extension Health & Well-Being Team. Learn More
A bowl of freshly washed asparagus
The Queen of Fruits and Veggies
Christine Parshall helps people of all ages lead healthier lives
Christine Parshall, a longtime educator with UNH Extension's Nutrition Connections program, helps people of all ages lead healthier lives through her ... Learn More
Healthy Produce
Meeting the Need
A new network seeks to increase access to affordable and nutritious food while supporting local farmers
The Carroll County Food Access Network was formed during the pandemic to address food insecurity and promote access to affordable, nutritious food whi... Learn More
Children in kindergarten learn to read at a reading lesson.
Early Childhood Language Development
Interview with Emily Leavitt Creteau, Speech Language Pathologist
Early childhood is an age where children are learning at a rapid pace! In the blink of an eye our children go from infants in need of support with nea... Learn More
Infant boy in high chair wearing a bib and eating solid foods.
Babies and Solid Foods: How, When and What Foods?
As a parent of a new baby, knowing when the right time to transition from one stage of feeding to the next can feel scary. Learn More
Family jumping in the air
Winter Officially Begins Next Week! Join Us In The 12 Days Of Winter Challenge!
Winter can be the hardest time of the year to fit in enough physical activity. While your kids are home from school on winter break, why not join The ... Learn More
Breakfast table with food
Make Every Bite Count with the New Dietary Guidelines for Americans
The 2020-2025 Updates to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans
The 2020-2025 Updates to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans Learn More
Person looking at food acess map on phone
UNH Extension Awarded Nearly $20,000 to Expand Critical Food Access Work For NH
The funding comes from the New Hampshire Children’s Health Foundation
The funding comes from the New Hampshire Children’s Health Foundation Learn More