Teaching gratitude to children can be one of the more challenging aspects of parenthood, but it’s one of the most important things you can teach and model for them. Practicing gratitude helps children become more sensitive and empathetic to others while being less demanding and entitled themselves. Many experts believe that being grateful also leads…
Protecting your energy and focusing on your own self care helps you have the energy to be the parent you want to be. The more mindful we are of what’s working against us, the more prepared we can be to make a positive shift. A recent survey by Self Magazine states that 66% of parents…
The world of education has its own language. Your child’s teacher may use terms that are well known in the school setting but may be new and confusing for parents. Parents should always feel comfortable asking their child’s teacher or principal to explain or define any unfamiliar terms. But knowing some basic terms can help…
Milford Kids Thrive’s Welcome Baby program has been welcoming Milford newborns to our community since the fall of 2019! It is our pleasure to work with community partners to build a nurturing Milford community where parents and families feel supported and all young children are provided with strong early childhood foundations so they can thrive.…
Are you interested in learning about how to empower your community and how to advocate for policies that positively impact our children’s future? Applications for the FREE Parent Leadership Training Institute (PLTI) are now being accepted! Classes begin January 2025 at Manchester Community College (21 sessions) PLTI enables individuals to become strong advocates for children.…
Teachable moments are moments during you and your child’s day that are unplanned but come to your attention as an opportunity to teach your child. This can be about something new or, to expand on their knowledge in certain areas as they get older Teachable moments for your children (even babies!) can and should be…
Are you interested in learning American Sign Language (ASL)? Whether you want to communicate with someone who is deaf or hard of hearing, to challenge yourself with learning a new language, or to boost your young child’s developing vocabulary skills, learning ASL has many benefits including creating more opportunities for connection. The Oklahoma School for…
Instilling a love of learning, as well as a continuous desire to learn, can’t fall solely on your child’s teacher and school system. It is up to us as parents to develop and cultivate a passion for learning in our children, and to continue to fuel the flames as they grow. This short article from…
Most young parents don’t want to think about the possibility of death and see no need for estate planning. However, if a tragedy struck and both parents of minor children pass away, the situation left for their loved ones to deal with would be extremely complicated, expensive, and emotional. One of the most important functions…
Reading aloud to your kids, even as they get older, has been proven to have many long term benefits; makes space for deep conversations, encourages emotional closeness, more exposure to language, expression, and information, will strengthen their own early literacy skills, and so much more! And all it takes is just 15 minutes a day!…