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Milford Thrives

Provider ProfilesBy administrator October 3, 2021

Milford Thrives Contact Email: info@milfordkidsthrive.org Phone: 603-836-4356 Links Organization’s Website: www.milfordthrives.org Facebook: Facebook.com/ThrivesMilford Milford Thrives is a nonprofit (501c3) with the mission of collaborating with community partners to build a healthy, resilient, connected community. Milford Thrives initiatives focus on supporting our children, youth, families; strengthening our community; and protecting our environment. Milford Thrives is committed…

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MCAA, Milford Community Athletics Association

Provider ProfilesBy administrator October 3, 2021

MCAA, Milford Community Athletics Association Contact Email: info@mcaa.us Links Website: http://mcaa.us/ Facebook: www.Facebook.com/mcaanh The purpose of the MCAA is to provide Milford area youth with athletic activities which will promote sound bodies, keen minds, and positive competitive attitudes. Main Services Milford Community Athletics Association offers sports programs for basketball, soccer, baseball and softball for…

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Child Care Aware of NH Referral Service

Child Care & Preschool, Child Care & SchoolBy administrator September 22, 2021

Do you have children? Need help finding child care or a preschool? Child Care Aware of NH provides FREE child care referrals that are tailored to fit your family’s individual needs. Child Care Aware can provide you with additional information and resources to assist you in choosing a quality child care program, too.

Home visiting available for Milford families

Family Resources, ParentingBy administrator September 22, 2021

Decades of research has shown the importance of children’s early experiences in laying the foundation for their growing brains. Home visiting is a program where skilled professionals like nurses and social workers provide support directly to families in their own homes. Home visitors can answer questions about a child’s cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development,…

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How Every Child Can Thrive by Five

ParentingBy administrator September 21, 2021

Breaking down the research-backed ways parents and caregivers can support children’s healthy brain development, seven-year-old Molly Wright highlights the benefits of play on lifelong learning, behavior and well-being. She shares effective strategies on How Every Child Can Thrive By Age Five.

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Did you know that reading to your children can give them a million-word leg up in Kindergarten?

ParentingBy administrator September 15, 2021

Check out this article about preventing the ‘million word gap.’ Mr. O, Principal at Milford’s Jacques Elementary School, recently spoke about the positive impact of reading with your child, “If there’s one thing you can do to help your child be ready for Kindergarten, read with them as much as you can!” Plus, reading is…

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Parenting Resources from Milford Thrives

Parenting classes from our friends at Waypoint Family Resource Center

Family Resources, ParentingBy administrator September 15, 2021

Well, this much you know: You’re not perfect. You don’t have 24 hands, 86 hours in a day, and the ability to be in six places at once. Your kids aren’t omniscient or omnipotent—though they do sometimes seem omnipresent. And darn! No one has yet invented the parenting magic wand! These are just SOME of…

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Financial Steps for Expecting and New Parents

Finances, ParentingBy administrator September 11, 2021

While the U.S. Department of Agriculture projects that a middle-income family will spend an average of $233,610 raising a child from birth to age 17, don’t let this six-figure price tag send you into a panic. The real truth is that preparing financially for a baby takes some planning, but you’ve got time before and…

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Baby & Me: Postpartum and New Baby Support Group

Family Resources, ParentingBy Joelle September 10, 2021

Waypoint Family Resource Center is hosting a virtual POSTPARTUM and NEW BABY SUPPORT GROUP with Doula Jess Kimball. Learn about newborn and infant care, milestones, feeding, infant sleep, and how to ease the transition from womb to world…as well as self care! Groups are free and happen online on the second Thursdays of the month…

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Coats for Kids

Thriving HomeBy Joelle September 10, 2021

The Coats for Kids event on the Milford Oval has become an annual tradition. Hosted by the River of Life church, hundreds of brand NEW winter coats, boots &mittens are provided for families in need. It is a fun-filled day with hotdogs,hamburgers, and beautiful Fall weather. If you need new coats or know of anyone…

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