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2026 Back-to-School Parenting Resources for Greater Nashua

Because your kids aren't the only ones that need help from time to time.

By Karyn Martin, Publisher, and Benjamin Papa, Intern, Macaroni KID Nashua August 1, 2026

Back-to-school is a stressful time for parents, use these resources to help you stay on top of life.

Bella Luna Family LLC - Childhood Sleep & Behavioral Support- Online

Bella  Luna Family helps families become happy, healthy & well-rested. We take the confusion out of sleep, tantrums, mealtimes, potty training, and more so you can enjoy your kids AND parenthood.

Greater Nashua Smart Start Coalition- Nashua

The  Greater Nashua Smart Start Coalition for Early Childhood Success serves as the regional lead for Greater Nashua's work around early childhood education and support. Our Coalition is made up of community members and family-serving agencies and we work together to identify the gaps in our community that keep us from having a coordinated Early Childhood system. We also work together to identify ways we can prevent and address adverse childhood experiences to help strengthen families. We focus on families with children from the prenatal stage up to age 8.

Mel Peirce, Parenting Coach- Southern NH

I teach parents brain-based parenting tools and strategies so they mindfully and confidently connect to raise resilient and emotionally intelligent kids. Check out my new article about preparing kids for school ahead of time!

Women's Counseling of Nashua- Nashua

Women's Counseling of Nashua expresses how parenting can be the hardest job in the world. They understand that some moms are seeking practical solutions to behavioral or other problems. Children challenge us in ways we never imagined! Whether you have a newborn or a house full of adolescents, the therapists at Women’s Counseling of Nashua can help you navigate these various challenges.

Waypoint Nashua Family Resource Center (FRC)- Nashua

Waypoint’s Family Resource Center offers free, judgment-free parenting support to help you feel more confident and connected. Programs include Parenting Plus classes, support groups, kinship navigation, and home visits tailored to your family’s needs (from pregnancy through early childhood).

Fatherhood Support Group | Nashua, NH- Nashua

This free, inclusive group supports anyone in a fathering role (dads, grandfathers, kinship caregivers, foster parents, and father figures) through peer connection and skill-building workshops. With topics like healthy communication, co-parenting, life skills, and emotional wellness, the group helps caregivers feel more confident and connected in their parenting journey. Child care is provided at each session, and virtual options are available.

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