There are so many things you can do with your kids and their pumpkins this fall…more than just carving! You can try painting them, bake with them, create gooey pumpkin guts sensory bags, and so much more! Check out mom.com list of out-of-the-ordinary activity suggestions for kids of all ages and abilities; 10 Great Activities…
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The New Hampshire Department of Education (NHDOE) has selected Tutor.com to provide 24/7 online tutoring for every middle and high school student in the state. The service is available to students at all New Hampshire schools (public, non-public and charter), as well as students in Home Education and Education Freedom Account programs, in grades 6-12. …
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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…
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The brain develops faster through the first 1,000 days of life than at any other time in life. That’s why the first three years of a child’s life are so important! Early brain development lays the foundation for future learning, behavior, and relationships with others. Click HERE for a great article from Fatherly that explains…
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Your kids will experience many new things as they head back to school: new teachers…new friends…new classrooms…and new germs! 🤧🤢🤒 As parents, we hate to see our kids get sick. Whether they are headed to preschool this year or they’re off to college, it’s important to help them stay healthy and bring fewer germs home…
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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…
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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…
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NAMI NH offers the NAMI Family-to-Family Education Program free of charge to participants. NAMI Family-to-Family is a 9-session education program for family, friends, loved ones, and significant others of adults with mental health conditions. NAMI Family-to-Family provides information about anxiety, depressive disorders, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and other mental health conditions. Other topics covered include communication,…
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Are you looking for a fun and easy family outing not too far from Milford!? Look no further! The new fairy house trail at Bedford Hollow is now open! Take your time wandering through this beautiful trail and see how many fairy houses you can find! The Trail is at Muller Park, 88 North Amherst…
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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…
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