Contributed by local Mom, and Milford Kids Thrive Collaborative member, Kayla Calabro. Check out her podcast! Mothering Together Do you ever learn a new word and find yourself using it way too much? That’s me and the term “heuristic.” A heuristic is basically a rule of thumb. A way to make a rough rule that makes…
The following is an article by Ariel Gilreath shared from the bi-monthly newsletter titled ‘Early Childhood’ from The Hechinger Report dated 7/26/2023 Is screen time for preschoolers as bad as we think? A new study from researchers at Ohio State University suggests the answer is more nuanced than popularly believed. Using data gathered in 2018-19, researchers…
Dear Moms of Milford, When it came time to write this post, I was at a total loss for what to say. I don’t have Milford-specific advice right now and honestly, sometimes sharing about parenting feels like I’m being performative and dishonest. Parenting is hard and every individual family is doing their very best. I…
We’ve hit that point in the summer where our kids patience may be wearing thin with more time together and therefore more opportunities for big feelings. It’s one thing to fend off sibling battles over a toy, it’s often a more elusive challenge to raise children who genuinely like each other, enjoy being together, and…
Contributed by local Mom, and Milford Kids Thrive Collaborative member, Kayla Calabro. Check out her podcast! Mothering Together I’m going to lay it out there really quickly. I am not a crafty woman. Crafts make me want to puke. However, I am blessed with the company I keep. I’ve always believed that you’re choosing the right…
Are you heading out on the road with your kids this summer? Road tripping with kids requires focus, planning … and lots of snacks! Take a look at these travel tips from Macaroni Kids; 13 Mom-Approved Road Trip Hacks to help you plan and prepare for your time on the road with simple ideas that…
We all want to raise children who are independent, self-driven, kind and responsible. But knowing how to create an environment for that to happen can feel a little daunting. The article linked below contains some simple, but often overlooked activities that nurture cognitive, social, and emotional skills from a mom of 3, grade school teacher,…
Contributed by local Mom, and Milford Kids Thrive Collaborative member, Kayla Calabro. Check out her new podcast! Mothering Together Are you tired of feeling like you have to constantly entertain your child? What if I told you there’s a play skill that not only takes less work on your part but also has enormous benefits for…
The NH Department of Education has launched their 4th annual educational survey and are looking for your input! Here is your chance to voice your opinions!! The parent survey provides parents/caretakers of current NH students, preschool – 12th grade an opportunity to voice their feedback around remote learning, school climate, and their student’s academic and…
Contributed by local Mom, and Milford Kids Thrive Collaborative member, Kayla Calabro. Check out her new podcast! Mothering Together Spring has sprung, Milford parents! And you know what that means – it’s time to bust out the gardening gloves, dust off the stroller, and get ready to explore the great outdoors with your little ones.…