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…
Contributed by local Mom, and Milford Kids Thrive Collaborative member, Kayla Calabro Have you ever gone to kiss your kiddo and they push you away, saying “no mama, not that!” or maybe your child wants to cuddle, but you’d rather just read a book? These things happen when there’s a mismatch in your love languages.…
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…
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…
Contributed by local Mom, and Milford Kids Thrive Collaborative member, Kayla Calabro Ready to hear about my top podcasts for parents? I remember one particularly tough mom day, I felt completely disconnected from myself. I’d given and given all day and felt like just a vessel of a human. Do you ever feel that way?…
Our Journey from too boring to too busy to just right. When we first moved to Milford I loved the small-town vibe. I dragged my toddler to all of the different activities I could find. Fast forward to this past fall, after having my second son we were in a total rut. Some weeks we…
As parents it can be tempting to maintain control and do everything ourselves, but teaching kids how to do things for themselves has benefits for the whole family. Sharing family responsibilities with your kids gives them a bit of independence, a sense of pride and accomplishment, and given the right jobs, can take some things…
Our children are wired to want to communicate before bed. The bedtime routine brings feelings of intimacy and closeness, and it’s a time where they slow down enough to start processing and trying to make sense of their day, both of which can make a child feel more inclined to open up to parents and…
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…
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…