Dear Moms of Milford, When it came time to write this post, I was at a total loss for what to say. I don’t have Milford-specific advice right now and honestly, sometimes sharing about parenting feels like I’m being performative and dishonest. Parenting is hard and every individual family is doing their very best. I…
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Play is all about having fun! But did you know play is more than just a fun activity for your child? During playtime children develop important life skills like problem solving, risk taking, social skills and creativity. Giving your child time to play is important for their development at every age. Try to work playtime…
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We’ve hit that point in the summer where our kids patience may be wearing thin with more time together and therefore more opportunities for big feelings. It’s one thing to fend off sibling battles over a toy, it’s often a more elusive challenge to raise children who genuinely like each other, enjoy being together, and…
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Whether you’re looking for a way to get out of the heat, or for something to do on a rainy summer day (we’ve certainly had plenty of those!)…you’ll find something for everyone on this list of over 75 local indoor family fun spots in the Greater Nashua, NH area. The list includes: indoor playgrounds and…
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Contributed by local Mom, and Milford Kids Thrive Collaborative member, Kayla Calabro. Check out her podcast! Mothering Together I’m going to lay it out there really quickly. I am not a crafty woman. Crafts make me want to puke. However, I am blessed with the company I keep. I’ve always believed that you’re choosing the right…
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Are you heading out on the road with your kids this summer? Road tripping with kids requires focus, planning … and lots of snacks! Take a look at these travel tips from Macaroni Kids; 13 Mom-Approved Road Trip Hacks to help you plan and prepare for your time on the road with simple ideas that…
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At Girl Scouts, girls learn to imagine, lead, and make things happen -to dream big and take action! Why wait to begin your Girl Scout Experience? With a Girl Scout Starter Troop, you can kick-start your GirlScouting journey! You’ll make new friends and learn about Girl Scouts through 4-6 fun meetings. Troop 64445 is forming…
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Are your kids in on the crazy slime craze!? Try out this simple slime recipe for hours of fun with the best fluffy slime! It only takes a few ingredients that you might already have at home! You’ll need: Find the easy-to-follow recipe HERE from 30Days For more ideas for fun family activities head to…
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Contributed by Jocelyn Pierce, local mom and Founder/Lead Learner of the Nature Skills Cooperative The facts are in: nature play provides TONS of advantages for kids. Time spent playing outside positively impacts kids in just about every way possible. It improves cognitive development, helps them grow strong bones and muscles leading to better balance and…
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We all want to raise children who are independent, self-driven, kind and responsible. But knowing how to create an environment for that to happen can feel a little daunting. The article linked below contains some simple, but often overlooked activities that nurture cognitive, social, and emotional skills from a mom of 3, grade school teacher,…
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