The early years set the stage for healthy habits for your children — it’s never too soon to start! Being a parent is a demanding job so it may be challenging to ensure your health and wellness is a priority. Every family deserves to be healthy and that includes physical, emotional and mental health. Included in this section are information and tips on how to support your child’s health and adopt a healthy lifestyle for you and your family, as well as highlights and links to local health and fitness resources.
How you nourish your body in the postpartum period is important for a new mother’s own health and, if breastfeeding, for baby’s healthy growth and development. A balanced diet is important to help reduce the risk of mood disorders too. Eating well post-pregnancy can speed up the healing process, support milk production, and help with…
Social-Emotional learning, often referred to as SEL, is the process of learning, and then being able to apply, the skills to manage emotions, be self-aware and show empathy for others. SEL is an important skill for children to develop as it helps them maintain positive relationships, builds their emotional intelligence, and decision-making skills. We are…
Starting solids is an exciting and important milestone in your baby’s development; one that exposes them to a brand new world of flavors and textures, and will also put them on the right path to growing healthy and strong. Most babies are ready to start with more solid food between 4-6 months (when their strong…
Are you experiencing domestic or sexual violence and don’t know where to turn? You are not alone! Caring, confidential, free support is available 24/7 for community members experiencing sexual or domestic assault/violence. You do not need to be in crisis to call. Crisis Center advocates from The Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence are available…
The holiday season is a time of year when indulgence abounds. It can be easy to get caught up in celebratory feasts and nostalgic treats and lose track of regular, balanced meals and the other healthy eating habits that serve us well the rest of the year. Kate Graves, Rd, LDN Nutrition Connections Specialist and…
If you are no longer eligible for Medicaid or have lost your employer sponsored health insurance, you can contact the New Hampshire Navigators to explore other health insurance options. New Hampshire has two Health Insurance Navigators that provide health insurance enrollment assistance in person, virtually, and by phone, at no cost to you. The Health…
One of our top goals as parents is to make sure our children are healthy. Included in this section are links to pediatricians and family health providers as well as resources to support your children’s and family’s overall health.
Mental health is a critical part of a person’s overall health. It impacts how we feel, think and act and includes our emotional and psychological health, as well as our social well-being. Mental health is important at every age from early childhood to adolescence to adulthood. This section includes links to mental health resources to support you and your children’s social-emotional well-being.
Being active is an important part of a healthy lifestyle. The Milford Kids Thrive Fitness and Recreation pages will provide you tips and local resources to help keep your family moving and having fun. Discover local resources, class offerings, nutrition tips and more.
Contact us with questions about community resources or programs, information or resources to share with Milford families, or to learn more about how you can support Milford Kids Thrive.
