No matter their age, strengthening your relationship and encouraging good communication with your children can boil down to one thing; spending time with them! It’s important to spend time each day with your kids; but amidst the busy days and packed schedules it’s often hard to carve out a good amount of relaxed time together. …
On average 1 in 5 women worldwide struggle with maternal mental health disorders. Maternal mental health disorders are much more than the baby blues and consist of varied mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, OCD, PTSD and feelings of isolation. But you are not alone! The US Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA) is…
Summer vacation will be here before we know it! Whether you’re looking for full-time summer camp care or just a week here and there, we’ve got some great local suggestions! There are many great camps in the Milford area, several run but our amazing partners! Click on the links below for all details. Scholarships are…
Spring break is upon us and you may be looking for something to do to get your family out of the house and enjoy some time together. This is a great time of year to explore all there is to do in the big city of Boston! The weather in April makes for a comfortable…
A solar eclipse will be visible across North America on Monday, April 8, 2024 with Northern NH and many other New England states in the path of totality. In Southern NH we’ll see 95% totality. A solar eclipse occurs when the moon passes between the sun and the Earth, blocking sunlight and casting a shadow…
There is nothing like sensory play to engage the whole child and boost learning and development! Plus, enjoying sensory activities with your young children strengthens bonds and provides an opportunity for some fun! For a list of easy and enjoyable sensory activities check out 12 Fun Activities that Engage Young Children’s Senses and Enhance Learning…
The Jacques Memorial Elementary School is now accepting Kindergarten Registrations for all students who turn 5 years old by September 30, 2024. They are also accepting 1st grade registrations for families who are new to Milford. *If your child attended Kindergarten at Jacques Memorial School they are automatically registered for first grade* Please call Jacques Memorial…
The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) is once again inviting families and educators to participate in their annual Week of the Young Child (WOYC) April 6 – April 12. This annual event aims to raise awareness of the importance of positive, high-quality learning experiences for ALL children. A large part of…
As of January 1, 2024 ALL children 2 years of age and younger are REQUIRED to be rear facing while in a motor vehicle. Need help understanding or explaining more about the newly adopted practice? Watch this short video, Why Rear Facing is Safest or take a look at this website Be Seat Smart NH.…
The New Hampshire Department of Education has partnered with Waterford Upstart to offer a free, at-home early learning program to children entering kindergarten in the fall. Students who qualify with the following birth dates can participate in the FREE program. Students’ birth dates must fall between August 1, 2018 and September 30, 2019. Students who…