Because parenting is one of the most important jobs you will ever have and little ones don’t come with an instruction manual, the Milford Kids Thrive Parenting section includes timely and seasonal parenting blogs, tips and insights on effective ways to support your child’s healthy development, highlights of local parenting resources, classes, and more.
Are you interested in learning about how to empower your community and how to advocate for policies that positively impact our children’s future? Applications for the FREE Parent Leadership Training Institute (PLTI) are now being accepted! Classes begin January 2025 at Manchester Community College (21 sessions) PLTI enables individuals to become strong advocates for children.…
Teachable moments are moments during you and your child’s day that are unplanned but come to your attention as an opportunity to teach your child. This can be about something new or, to expand on their knowledge in certain areas as they get older Teachable moments for your children (even babies!) can and should be…
Are you interested in learning American Sign Language (ASL)? Whether you want to communicate with someone who is deaf or hard of hearing, to challenge yourself with learning a new language, or to boost your young child’s developing vocabulary skills, learning ASL has many benefits including creating more opportunities for connection. The Oklahoma School for…
Instilling a love of learning, as well as a continuous desire to learn, can’t fall solely on your child’s teacher and school system. It is up to us as parents to develop and cultivate a passion for learning in our children, and to continue to fuel the flames as they grow. This short article from…
Most young parents don’t want to think about the possibility of death and see no need for estate planning. However, if a tragedy struck and both parents of minor children pass away, the situation left for their loved ones to deal with would be extremely complicated, expensive, and emotional. One of the most important functions…
Reading aloud to your kids, even as they get older, has been proven to have many long term benefits; makes space for deep conversations, encourages emotional closeness, more exposure to language, expression, and information, will strengthen their own early literacy skills, and so much more! And all it takes is just 15 minutes a day!…
You are your child’s best teacher and we want to make it easier for you. The Family Resources section is a central source highlighting available early childhood and family support resources.
Our Thriving Home section aims to provide updates and links to area farms, food and clothing resources, housing programs, and more.
Welcoming children into your family changes your life and your budget. Learn about the latest resources, tools and programs to help you and your family manage your finances and save money.
Milford Thrives is delighted to welcome newborns to our community with a complimentary Welcome Baby gift. When you pick up your baby’s birth certificates at Town Hall you’ll receive your gift. Didn’t receive yours for some reason? Reach out with this form.
