Our Welcome Baby program is turning 5!!

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.…

Teachable Moments in your everyday life

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…

The Parents’ Guide to Creating a Will

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…

Why You Should Give Your Kids More Hugs

Did you know, a 20 second hug is enough to decrease stress and increase the feel-good hormone, oxytocin? Hugging is a small but powerful way to stay connected…and provides so many benefits to you and your little one(s). It turns out those warm and fuzzy feelings are connected to positive physical and mental changes in…