Our friends at Arlington Street Community Center (ASCC) in Nashua are working alongside Rivier University Education Club to offer FREE virtual pre-K activities for kids ages 3-5. Kids registered for this program will use the Seesaw app to complete 4-5 activities each week. These activities will improve fine motor and computer skills while working on…
With the cold temps now pretty firmly in place, January is a great time to get out there and enjoy some ice skating! Check out the article from our friends at Nashua/Merrimack area Macaroni Kids providing a list of rinks in our area as well as hours for free-skate and hockey. Milford’s Shepard Park rink…
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…
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…
There’s a fun new outdoor story walk in Milford for families with young children. Thank you to our friends at Beaver Brook Association! Visit the Burns Farm Loop Trail across from Burns Farm Rd on Mason Rd. Enjoy the adventures of “hippy hoppy toad” as you follow the Loop Trail.
Milford little ones and families will have two chances to visit with Santa over the next couple of weeks! This Sunday, Dec. 5th, from 12 noon to 2:00, the Milford Lions will host Santa and Mrs. Claus on the Milford Oval. Check the Lions Facebook page for any updates. This is a free event. Here…
Did you know that the White Mountain National Forest is welcoming the public to select and cut a Christmas tree? With the purchase of a $5.00 permit, families can venture into the White Mountain National Forest and cut their own holiday tree. Looking to continue or start a special tradition to share with family and…
There’s a fun new outdoor story walk in Milford for families with young children. Thank you to our friends at Beaver Brook Association! Follow the Burns Farm Loop Trail and enjoy the story. The Burns Farm Loop Trail is located across from Burns Farm Rd on Mason Rd.
New research indicates outdoor time in nature fosters healthy child development. A new study from the University of British Columbia shows that “access to greenspace from a very young age can help ensure good social, emotional and mental development among children.” Here in Milford, we’re so fortunate to have a number of playgrounds and fun…
It was great to see so many of you at Trick or Treat on the Oval on Friday. And to share the launch of the new Milford parenting & family website: www.milfordKIDSthrive.org with you. We’re happy to announce the winner of the $100 Target gift card raffle from Friday’s event: Angel Thorpe! Congratulations! And remember,…