Are you struggling to pay your mortgage or rent? Need help with utilities, home insurance, association fees or property taxes? The NH Homeowner and Renters Assistance Programs provide assistance to eligible homeowners and renters who have experienced a financial hardship and are struggling to make ends meet with the rise in the cost of living.…
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The Milford Police Department is hosting their annual “toy store” for Milford families in need. Any Milford family who may need the community’s support with holiday gifts for their children can stop by the Milford Police Station beginning, Monday, December 9th Stop by Milford PD anytime during the day…no appointment is needed.
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Teaching gratitude to children can be one of the more challenging aspects of parenthood, but it’s one of the most important things you can teach and model for them. Practicing gratitude helps children become more sensitive and empathetic to others while being less demanding and entitled themselves. Many experts believe that being grateful also leads…
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Protecting your energy and focusing on your own self care helps you have the energy to be the parent you want to be. The more mindful we are of what’s working against us, the more prepared we can be to make a positive shift. A recent survey by Self Magazine states that 66% of parents…
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The world of education has its own language. Your child’s teacher may use terms that are well known in the school setting but may be new and confusing for parents. Parents should always feel comfortable asking their child’s teacher or principal to explain or define any unfamiliar terms. But knowing some basic terms can help…
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Are you looking for eco-friendly ways to declutter before the holidays? Your home is probably a treasure trove of items you can reuse, recycle, repurpose, or upcycle. Check out 5 Ways To Recycle Your Old Stuff Instead of Throwing It Out from Macaroni Kids…it has some great suggestions of ways you can clear your home…
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Are you looking to start, or continue, the special tradition of cutting your own Christmas tree? It’s a fun activity to share with family and friends. Check out this Farmer’s Almanac article Top 10 Reasons to Cut Your Own Christmas Tree for a few of the benefits and tips to help preserve your tree. Did…
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“Children are primed to communicate at birth” but communication skills continue to develop as they grow and learn. You may have heard about the benefits of “serve and return.” This is just another term for back and forth communication. Babbling is a baby’s language and it is healthy to make sounds and listen for your baby…
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Milford Kids Thrive’s Welcome Baby program has been welcoming Milford newborns to our community since the fall of 2019! It is our pleasure to work with community partners to build a nurturing Milford community where parents and families feel supported and all young children are provided with strong early childhood foundations so they can thrive.…
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The Town of Milford is working to update the Master Plan – the new initiative is called Envision Milford 2035! The Master Plan is the road map Milford will use to guide change over the next decade. It will state the community’s shared vision and goals, and will identify a recommended set of strategies and actions…
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