“Children are primed to communicate at birth” but communication skills continue to develop as they grow and learn. You may have heard about the benefits of “serve and return.” This is just another term for back and forth communication. Babbling is a baby’s language and it is healthy to make sounds and listen for your baby…
As a parent, you know your child best. If your child is not meeting the milestones for his or her age, or if you think there could be a problem with the way your child plays, learns, speaks, acts, and moves talk to your child’s doctor and share your concerns. They will help you go…
The New Hampshire Partners in Health program supports families of children with a chronic health condition. Partners in Health coordinators help guide, educate, and connect families to resources and financial assistance if needed. They work directly with families and can help you navigate the health system or build capacity to manage the chronic health condition.…
Did you know there is a free call-in service for Milford-area parents and families provided by Waypoint Family Resource Center? Any parenting question is welcome! Looking for advice or for specific child development information? Are you hoping to connect with a trusted, nonjudgmental, child and family support professional? Searching for a specific resource for your…
Wishing everyone a smooth back-to-school transition! Here is the latest information from the Milford School District for the 2022-23 school year. FIRST DAY OF CLASSES August 31st is our school district’s First Day of classes! August 31 – First Day for Grades 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9 September 1 – First Day for…
After the holidays when you’re ready to reclaim your house but don’t want to just throw away your Christmas tree, try this fun and purposeful activity with your family. Bring your tree outside and turn it into a beautiful, edible treat for wildlife! This was a family favorite for my kids and I, and allowed…
Outgoing or shy, neither is wrong or right, especially during times like the holidays when you’re visiting with friends and family that your kids may not be as familiar with. It’s important that your child feel accepted and supported whether they are more outgoing or slower to warm up. Read more about how you can…
The experts at Zero to Three offer these ideas for choosing toys that will grow with your child, challenge her, and nurture her thinking, physical, language, and social-emotional skills: * Open ended, multi-use like blocks, play silks/cloths, cups *imaginary toys that will grow with your child *real “tools” and things including child-sized utensils, pots/pans, cloths…
Don’t forget that your littlest family members love to “help” with the holiday baking and meal preparation, too. Whether it’s singing Pat-A-Cake or a Christmas carol with you…or simply stirring…they can be helpers in the kitchen and have fun with you, too. Here are some additional tips for enjoying cooking with your little ones and…
For your young children remember that the magic of the season and the connections with family and friends are what they’ll remember most. It could be the memories of their first snow, the lights on the Christmas tree, carolling with neighbors, nibbling candy canes, or my daughter still talks about the snow fort she built…