Milford little ones and families will have two chances to visit with Santa over the next couple of weeks! This Sunday, Dec. 5th, from 12 noon to 2:00, the Milford Lions will host Santa and Mrs. Claus on the Milford Oval. Check the Lions Facebook page for any updates. This is a free event. Here…
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Did you know that the White Mountain National Forest is welcoming the public to select and cut a Christmas tree? With the purchase of a $5.00 permit, families can venture into the White Mountain National Forest and cut their own holiday tree. Looking to continue or start a special tradition to share with family and…
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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…
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What is Executive function? Executive function and self-regulation skills are the mental processes that enable us to plan, focus attention, remember instructions, and juggle multiple tasks successfully. These skills are crucial for learning, healthy development, and positive behavior. Children aren’t born with these skills—they are born with the potential to develop them. How can parents…
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“Stress is part of life, and as humans we were built to face it. (It’s not necessarily) something we can avoid, but we can become better equipped to deal with it. Young children are developmentally vulnerable, and are not able to deal with things on their own (yet)…” Institute of Child Psychology How can we…
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There’s a fun new outdoor story walk in Milford for families with young children. Thank you to our friends at Beaver Brook Association! Follow the Burns Farm Loop Trail and enjoy the story. The Burns Farm Loop Trail is located across from Burns Farm Rd on Mason Rd.
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New research indicates outdoor time in nature fosters healthy child development. A new study from the University of British Columbia shows that “access to greenspace from a very young age can help ensure good social, emotional and mental development among children.” Here in Milford, we’re so fortunate to have a number of playgrounds and fun…
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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…
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With the rollout of COVID-19 vaccines for kids ages 5 to 11, many parents have questions. Children’s Hospital of Boston is hosting a free webinar, “COVID-19 vaccines for 5- to 11-year-olds: Answers for families.” Tuesday, November 9, 2021, at 12:00 p.m. You’ll learn about: * Safety of the vaccines in this age group * How…
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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…
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