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…
Picking out a toy for your child can often times prove to be daunting. There’s no shortage of choices, especially in the age of electronics and the availability of toys with all the bells and whistles. But what are the best types of toys to keep your kids entertained but also encourage their development? There…
During times of community or world-wide crisis it’s easy to assume that young children don’t know what’s going on. But one thing’s for sure — children are very sensitive and tuned in to how their parents are feeling and the things they’re talking about. Children can sense when their parents are really worried, whether they’re…
Parenthood is the ultimate juggling act, and at no time is that more clear than when you’re trying to spread your time and attention among your children. Striking this delicate balance involves satisfying the needs of each child while at the same making sure no one feels left out. Making each of your children feel…
Did you know there is a free call-in service for Milford-area parents and families provided by Waypoint Family Resource Center? Any parenting question is welcome! Looking for advice or for specific child development information? Are you hoping to connect with a trusted, nonjudgmental, child and family support professional? Searching for a specific resource for your…
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…