This is a great article written by Lindsay Murphy, the Associate Director of Child, Adolescent & Family Services, on the importance of physical activity and PLAY for mental wellness, especially for children and youth. Click HERE to read her article; “Physical Activity, Play and Mental Health; They are Related” in the Sunday Nashua Telegraph from…
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Studies have shown that reading books to your children each and every day is the single biggest factor to their early reading readiness and the development of cognitive skills. Research proves that children need to hear 1000 books before they begin to learn to read independently. Reading to children will: 1000 Books Before Kindergarten is an early…
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It’s that time of year! There is nothing quite as sweet and satisfying as strawberries fresh from the field! It’s an easy and fun outing for family members of all ages…from your littlest loves right up to grandparents. Below is a list of local farms that offer pick your own fields: Milford’s own Trombly Gardens,…
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Are you a parent/caregiver looking for additional support for a child who has been diagnosed with developmental delays, a disability, or chronic illness? NH Family Voices is staffed by parents of children and young adults with special needs who have experience navigating the maze of resources and programs available, so they understand the issues that families…
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Milford Thrives/Milford Kids Thrive is, again this year, participating in the NH Center for Nonprofits 24hrs of giving called NH Gives! This is a statewide day of giving for nonprofits from all over the state held 5pm Tuesday, June 7th – 5pm Wed., June 8th. Do you enjoy the activities, support groups, website and informational…
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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…
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Ever wonder where and how New Hampshire raises nearly a million trout for stocking local ponds and streams? This is a great time of year to visit the Milford Fish Hatchery! It is open to the public Monday-Friday from 8:00-4:00. Hatchery grounds include large outdoor fish viewing tanks with trout at many different stages of development,…
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The State of New Hampshire is taking part in the nationwide Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP). The ACP is a broadband benefit program for low-income households which provides a discount of up to $30 per month to lower the cost of broadband service. WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR ACP (only need to meet one of the following)? Households…
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Does your preschooler have some quirky behaviors that occasionally leave you baffled!? Wondering why they like to collect small things, or like the same story or movie on repeat? Your Preschooler Explained is a funny, honest account of some common and totally normal things about your preschoolers behaviors. As with any developmental stage, if you…
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America’s baby-formula shortage has gone from an unexpected inconvenience to full-blown national crisis. A recall by one of the industry’s largest manufacturers, supply-chain issues following shut downs due to the Covid-19 pandemic, and a market that is dominated by just a few companies have combined to form a ‘perfect storm’ that is affecting the supply…
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