The early years of a child’s life are very important for his or her healthy development. As parents, you know your child best. Milford Kids Thrive Child Development section helps parents and caregivers learn more about child development (physical/cognitive/social-emotional/communication), track developmental milestones, and get tips on how to ensure your little one reaches their fullest potential. If you have concerns about your child’s development visit our screening and early supports page.
Even young children can help with chores if you choose activities that are right for their age. Young children naturally want to be a part of the family and want to help. Involving them in household tasks at an early age can have a positive impact on their life. Involving your children in household chores…
Play has been shown to have many benefits to your child’s healthy brain development. Through play, children build and strengthen social-emotional and cognitive skills. They have control over their own actions and generally feel safe to express themselves freely, trying out different behaviors or ideas, typically without fears or anxiety. When children play they are…
Young children absolutely delight in exploring the world through their senses. Sensory play – play that stimulates any of a child’s senses – has an important role in a child’s health and development. When a child is born, their senses aren’t fully developed. Their senses will mature over time as babies, toddlers, and preschoolers explore…
A fear of insects is very powerful and overwhelming for some kids. With time, patience, and a few helpful tips you can help your kids lessen or even overcome their fear of the “creepy-crawlies” Take a look at these tips and suggestions from Get the Kids Outside …7 Ways to Help Your Kids Overcome Their…
For parents, one of the greatest thrills is hearing your baby say, “mama” or “dada” for the first time…and even more exciting to start communicating with them when they begin speaking with that adorable “baby talk” and beyond! But what if they aren’t talking? Or what if they aren’t saying words correctly? Or maybe they…
There is nothing like sensory play to engage the whole child and boost learning and development! Plus, enjoying sensory activities with your young children strengthens bonds and provides an opportunity for some fun! For a list of easy and enjoyable sensory activities check out 12 Fun Activities that Engage Young Children’s Senses and Enhance Learning…
How your child plays, learns, speaks, acts, and moves offers important clues about their development. Developmental milestones are things most children can do by a certain age. Every child is different of course…
Children develop at different rates. If you are concerned about your child’s development, developmental screening is a process that helps caregivers understand where children are in the various areas of development and whether they could benefit from support …