Help your kids stay active outside this winter (and enjoy it) with a few simple tips. It might be cold out there, but adventure still awaits! Time outside provides a daily dose of fresh air and sunlight, increases circulation and levels of vitamin D, boosts immune systems, and can promote overall wellness, including better sleep habits and…
Take a look at this sweet article from Motherly It so beautifully chronicles the moments when you realize your baby isn’t a baby anymore. They’re growing so quickly, and right in front of your eyes. You put them to bed one night and they wake in the morning seeming bigger…more mature. Or you drop them off…
For most babies the first tooth breaks through around 6 months (sometimes as late as 12 months!). Every baby experiences teething differently. Some have virtually no symptoms, while others suffer through months of teething pain and fussiness. Teething is one of those milestones that usually leaves parents with a lot of questions: How do you…
Do you find yourself saying ‘no’ a lot to your toddler or preschooler? We’ve all been there. But trying to create a ‘Yes environment’ instead will encourage your child’s early exploration and learning skills, and makes your time together more enjoyable. Here are some ideas from Mount Sinai Parenting Center to get you started. For…
If your weekday mornings prove to be stressful and your routine needs a bit of a refresh you’re not alone. Navigating the hustle and bustle of weekday mornings can be a lot to manage. Whether you stay at home with the kids or head to work during the week, the ‘Sunday blues’ can feel oh-so-real.…
We all experience moments when staying calm is tough. For young children, with their limited life experience, it can be near impossible. Every skill is new and so many things are hard! They have a budding sense of independence but they just don’t know how to do so many of the things that they’re faced…
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.…