The Milford Police Department is hosting their annual “toy store” for Milford kids and families. For any Milford family who may need the community’s support this year with gifts for your kids, you can stop by the Milford Police Station anytime starting today, Monday, December 6. Contact Detective Wales 603-249-0630 ext. 368 with any questions. Milford…
“Don’t underestimate the power of play…” Play, learning, and healthy development are not separate activities. They are intertwined. Think of a child’s play as their “work.” Luckily, they’re having fun while they do it, too. Here are ten more things to know about play, from the National Association of Educators of Young Children (NAEYC). To view…
Thanksgiving is a perfect time to talk to your kids about what it means to be thankful. Even our youngest children are developing their understanding of what it means to be thankful. Beyond modeling gratitude, and reminding your young child(ren) to say thank you, what else can you do to foster thankfulness? Help your children…
Here’s a good article on why independent play for your young child is healthy>> “It’s important to recognize the skills that independent play helps a child to develop, such as motor skills, as well as negotiation and conflict management skills. When they’re young, it’s entirely normal for younger children to play by themselves or play…
Thank you Milford parents with young children who participated in our needs assessment surveys and focus groups, and for your help developing the Milford Kids Thrive website! It is now live. This is a resource for you, so please keep your input coming: we welcome your ideas and questions. Are you looking for a specific…
It was great to see so many of you at Trick or Treat on the Oval on Friday. And to share the launch of the new Milford parenting & family website: www.milfordKIDSthrive.org with you. We’re happy to announce the winner of the $100 Target gift card raffle from Friday’s event: Angel Thorpe! Congratulations! And remember,…
From the American Academy of Pediatrics website, here are some time-tested activities, suggested by age, that will help support your baby’s healthy development. Plus, they’re fun!
We’ve all read about the power of independent play for our kids. When children play on their own, they build important life skills like focus and self-control. Children are more likely to spend time immersed in play when they’re deeply interested in what they’re doing. Ask them about what they love to do … and…
Learn how you can help your infants and toddlers develop strong relationships with the people in their lives. “Through relationships, children discover who they are and learn to understand others…” read more.
Decades of research has shown the importance of children’s early experiences in laying the foundation for their growing brains. Home visiting is a program where skilled professionals like nurses and social workers provide support directly to families in their own homes. Home visitors can answer questions about a child’s cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development,…