
Why Maine & New Hampshire Are the Absolute Best Places to Raise Kids
Who wouldn't want there children to grow up in a place that is proven to provide your kids with safe, long, and happy lives? I know I do and that is why I am very happy that Maine is now considered one of the best places to raise your children.
The number one spot ifs taking by New Hampshire according to Safe Home, and if you’ve ever wondered if you made the right choice by settling in Maine or New Hampshire, let me give you a big old "YES!"
Recent data from the site, have confirmed what we’ve all really known for a while now and that is that Maine and New Hampshire are two of the best places to raise kids in the entire U.S.
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The worries of parenthood are constant, because keeping our babies safe and making sure they are healthy and happy, growing up in a place where they can thrive is necessary. We are their protectors and helping to secure happy futures is essential.
A few experts over at Safe Home, went ahead and crunched the numbers on everything ranging from child abuse rates to school shootings, poverty levels, and even homicide statistics, and they landed on two big winners in our northern neck of the woods.
As I said before New Hampshire took the top number 1 spot as the safest place to raise kids in the country, and Maine came in sixth!
What makes these two states standout?
Let me break it down, safety comes first. New Hampshire and Maine both have incredibly low rates of crime and child abuse, as per the article. When it comes to feeling secure, these states have it made.
Health also matter, and both states make sure to put that first. There is great access to pediatric care and a high focus on wellness.
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Raising kids takes a village. We've all said it and both Maine and NH give that warm small town feel with many of us connecting with our neighbors. There's such a strong sense of belonging.
Our states are proving we are top-tier and who wouldn’t want their kids growing up in a place that’s made for happy lives? Maine and New Hampshire? Total winners.
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