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,…
The following is an article by Ariel Gilreath shared from the bi-monthly newsletter titled ‘Early Childhood’ from The Hechinger Report dated 7/26/2023 Is screen time for preschoolers as bad as we think? A new study from researchers at Ohio State University suggests the answer is more nuanced than popularly believed. Using data gathered in 2018-19, researchers…
Are you a parent/caregiver looking for additional support for a child who has been diagnosed with developmental delays, a disability, or chronic illness? Family Voices has an online resource library with literacy-friendly materials to support the health and wellbeing of children and youth with special health care needs. Visit www.familyvoices.org/resources to access and share these…
Dear Moms of Milford, When it came time to write this post, I was at a total loss for what to say. I don’t have Milford-specific advice right now and honestly, sometimes sharing about parenting feels like I’m being performative and dishonest. Parenting is hard and every individual family is doing their very best. I…
Play is all about having fun! But did you know play is more than just a fun activity for your child? During playtime children develop important life skills like problem solving, risk taking, social skills and creativity. Giving your child time to play is important for their development at every age. Try to work playtime…
We’ve hit that point in the summer where our kids patience may be wearing thin with more time together and therefore more opportunities for big feelings. It’s one thing to fend off sibling battles over a toy, it’s often a more elusive challenge to raise children who genuinely like each other, enjoy being together, and…
Whether you’re looking for a way to get out of the heat, or for something to do on a rainy summer day (we’ve certainly had plenty of those!)…you’ll find something for everyone on this list of over 75 local indoor family fun spots in the Greater Nashua, NH area. The list includes: indoor playgrounds and…
Contributed by local Mom, and Milford Kids Thrive Collaborative member, Kayla Calabro. Check out her podcast! Mothering Together I’m going to lay it out there really quickly. I am not a crafty woman. Crafts make me want to puke. However, I am blessed with the company I keep. I’ve always believed that you’re choosing the right…
Are you heading out on the road with your kids this summer? Road tripping with kids requires focus, planning … and lots of snacks! Take a look at these travel tips from Macaroni Kids; 13 Mom-Approved Road Trip Hacks to help you plan and prepare for your time on the road with simple ideas that…