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.
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!…
Did you know, a 20 second hug is enough to decrease stress and increase the feel-good hormone, oxytocin? Hugging is a small but powerful way to stay connected…and provides so many benefits to you and your little one(s). It turns out those warm and fuzzy feelings are connected to positive physical and mental changes in…
Are you a grandparent raising and caring for your young grandchild(ren)? Or a relative helping to support young family members? More and more, people across New Hampshire are finding themselves unexpectedly parenting a young relative. It’s a beautiful act of family love; avoids the child having to go into the foster care system, and keeps the…
It happens to us all, you’re running through the store to pick up a few things and the requests start, and are often followed by tears and the occasional meltdown. If your child is constantly asking for things while out shopping you are not alone! Even as adults, walking around Target makes most of us want…
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…
February is a great time to slow down and savor the final weeks of winter. What better time than the season of love to snuggle in with your littles and read an engaging picture book about love, kindness and friendship.❤️ Reading aloud to your child(ren) has a positive impact on their development and learning; it…
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.
