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…
Details
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…
Details
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…
DetailsBoys & Girls Club of Souhegan Valley Contact Email: info@svbgc.org Phone: 603-672-1002 Links Website: https://svbgc.org/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/svbgc The “club” is a safe space to learn and grow – outside of school – all while having fun. The mission of the Boys & Girls Club of Souhegan Valley is to enable all young people,…
Details
“For very young children, art and early writing skills are one and the same. At first, it’s all about just figuring out what these cool things called crayons can do. Then your child discovers the link between her hand holding the crayon and the line she made on the page. “Here is a helpful article…
Details
It was great to see so many of you at Trick or Treat on the Oval on Friday. And to share the launch of the new Milford parenting & family website: www.milfordKIDSthrive.org with you. We’re happy to announce the winner of the $100 Target gift card raffle from Friday’s event: Angel Thorpe! Congratulations! And remember,…
Details
Did you know Share Outreach here in Milford offers holiday support? If you are struggling financially this year and could use help, reach out to SHARE and ask about their Holiday programs. SHARE provides support to local families in need for both Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays.
DetailsGreater Nashua Smart Start Coalition Contact Email: smartstartnashua@gmail.com Phone: 603-864-0203 Links Greater Nashua Smart Start Coalition Website https://www.facebook.com/groups/smartstartnashua The Smart Start Coalition is a sister coalition to the Milford Kids Thrive Collaborative, consisting of early childhood providers, youth and family-serving agencies and community members. Main Services The Greater Nashua Smart Start Coalition meets on…
Details
Join us with your little ones for our favorite annual Trick or Treat on the Oval event! Hosted by our friends at Milford Recreation, Milford Kids Thrive will be there with treats for everyone (Moms, Dads, Grandparents, little ones and big siblings, too!). Come to the oval first and you’ll receive a list of participating…
Details
Wadleigh library hosts family storytime on Mondays (check calendar for times) and Baby Lapsit on Fridays at 11:00. Join Miss Katie in the library for a fun, socially-distanced storytime. (For winter 2021-2022, registration is required. Masks also required for ages 3 and up).
Details