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…
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…
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…
Waypoint’s Circle of Parents online support group provides a friendly, supportive environment led by local parents and other caregivers. It’s a place where anyone in a parenting role can openly discuss the successes and challenges of raising children. It’s a place where they can find and share support. They believe that people can learn from the…
Premiering in March of 2021, the New Hampshire Children’s Trust is in it’s second season of their parenting podcast; New Hampshire Family NOW! New Hampshire Family NOW is a frank conversation about the ups and downs of parenting hosted by NHCT Director of Advancement Nathan Fink and Senior Programs Director Joelyn Drennan. Sometimes funny and…
From the moment your first child is born, you become a teacher; your child’s first and most influential coach. They will watch how you treat others, how you speak to and care for others, how you spend your time, your money, your resources, and most importantly – they are learning about themselves and their role…
Social-Emotional learning, often referred to as SEL, is the process of learning, and then being able to apply, the skills to manage emotions, be self-aware and show empathy for others. SEL is an important skill for children to develop as it helps them maintain positive relationships, builds their emotional intelligence, and decision-making skills. We are…
“So much of the work of parenthood is unseen. So much of it is the mental load, the emotional load, the logistical load. Things that nobody notices unless they’re not done. One of my friends calls this “Magic House” where it appears like these things just happen by magic–when in reality, somebody is keeping track…