During times of community or world-wide crisis it’s easy to assume that young children don’t know what’s going on. But one thing’s for sure — children are very sensitive and tuned in to how their parents are feeling and the things they’re talking about. Children can sense when their parents are really worried, whether they’re…
The Refurbished Equipment Marketplace is a centralized depository of previously owned assistive technologies that have been donated, cleaned, refurbished and made available to individuals throughout NH. This service is helpful for those individuals who have high insurance deductibles, do not have health coverage for such items, or for those who find the cost of new technology prohibitive.…
There are so many things you can do with your kids and their pumpkins this fall…more than just carving! You can try painting them, bake with them, create gooey pumpkin guts sensory bags, and so much more! Check out mom.com list of out-of-the-ordinary activity suggestions for kids of all ages and abilities; 10 Great Activities…
The New Hampshire Department of Education (NHDOE) has selected Tutor.com to provide 24/7 online tutoring for every middle and high school student in the state. The service is available to students at all New Hampshire schools (public, non-public and charter), as well as students in Home Education and Education Freedom Account programs, in grades 6-12. …
Parenthood is the ultimate juggling act, and at no time is that more clear than when you’re trying to spread your time and attention among your children. Striking this delicate balance involves satisfying the needs of each child while at the same making sure no one feels left out. Making each of your children feel…
The brain develops faster through the first 1,000 days of life than at any other time in life. That’s why the first three years of a child’s life are so important! Early brain development lays the foundation for future learning, behavior, and relationships with others. Click HERE for a great article from Fatherly that explains…
Your kids will experience many new things as they head back to school: new teachers…new friends…new classrooms…and new germs! 🤧🤢🤒 As parents, we hate to see our kids get sick. Whether they are headed to preschool this year or they’re off to college, it’s important to help them stay healthy and bring fewer germs home…
Contributed by local Mom, and Milford Kids Thrive Collaborative member, Kayla Calabro. Check out her podcast! Mothering Together Do you ever learn a new word and find yourself using it way too much? That’s me and the term “heuristic.” A heuristic is basically a rule of thumb. A way to make a rough rule that makes…
NAMI NH offers the NAMI Family-to-Family Education Program free of charge to participants. NAMI Family-to-Family is a 9-session education program for family, friends, loved ones, and significant others of adults with mental health conditions. NAMI Family-to-Family provides information about anxiety, depressive disorders, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and other mental health conditions. Other topics covered include communication,…
Are you looking for a fun and easy family outing not too far from Milford!? Look no further! The new fairy house trail at Bedford Hollow is now open! Take your time wandering through this beautiful trail and see how many fairy houses you can find! The Trail is at Muller Park, 88 North Amherst…