Growth & Milestones Activities | Ideas for Every Stage of Development

Explore the exciting journey of your child’s growth and milestones.

From creative activities for every stage of development to meaningful ways to celebrate special moments like pregnancy announcements and birthdays, find resources and ideas to support your child’s growth and make every milestone memorable.

May

50 Best Daily Activities For Your Toddler (2024)

May 15, 2023Calie HerbstGrowth & Milestones

Parenthood is a remarkable journey filled with countless magical moments. However, as any parent knows, keeping a toddler entertained can sometimes feel like a Herculean task. Their endless energy, insatiable curiosity, and ever-changing moods can leave us parents scrambling for ideas to keep them engaged and content. But fear not! This blog post is here...

Apr

100 Best Ways To Tell Your Husband You’re Pregnant (2024)

April 13, 2023Calie HerbstGrowth & Milestones

Bringing a new life into the world is an incredible journey, filled with joy, excitement, and countless emotions. Whether it’s your first time, second time, or third time and beyond, it’s always exciting to break the news to your partner. And what better way to start this journey than by sharing the good news with...

Mar

35 Best Activities for Three Month Olds (2024)

March 29, 2023Calie HerbstGrowth & Milestones

The first three months of baby’s life are intense. You’ve just experienced an incredible transformation in your life, and you’re both getting used to each other. At three months, your baby is officially out of the newborn stage and into their infant stage. They are likely to be pretty happy and possibly sleeping for longer...

Jan

21 Best Blackout Curtains for Better Baby Sleep (2023)

January 21, 2023Calie HerbstGrowth & Milestones

There’s simply nothing more important than your baby’s sleep in those first few years of raising your kids. After all, helping your child get a full night of optimal sleep and a restful nap time is not only good for their health, but it also goes a long way towards maintaining your sanity and balance...

Jan

50 Heartwarming Big Sister Gift Ideas (2024)

January 2, 2023mkewithkidsFamily Fun Hub, Growth & Milestones

Becoming a big sister is an exciting time! But the truth is, it is also a big change, and it can sometimes be a difficult adjustment. You might be wondering how you’ll help prepare your new baby’s older sister for their new important role and this life-changing event. Simply put, give them a meaningful and...

Oct

New Episodes! Children’s Wisconsin’s Podcast: “Healthy Baby, Happy Parent”

October 16, 2022Calie HerbstFamily Fun Hub, Growth & Milestones

Milwaukee With Kids is proud to partner with Children’s Wisconsin to spread the word about their podcast “Healthy Baby, Happy Parent”. The “Healthy Baby, Happy Parent” podcast by Children’s Wisconsin offers a variety of parenting advice for parents of newborns to toddlers. From making sure your baby is hitting all the milestones, caring for your...

Sep

New Children’s Wisconsin App Now Available for Download

September 21, 2022Calie HerbstFamily Fun Hub, Growth & Milestones

The new Children’s Wisconsin app is now available for download. Children’s Wisconsin recently launched a brand new app for patients, and it fully integrates MyChart with additional features. The app makes it easy to navigate your child’s health from anywhere. You can text with your doctor, schedule appointments and vaccines (including same-day appointments), and do...

Nov

50 Best Toys For a 1 Year Old Girl (2023)

November 9, 2021Calie HerbstFamily Fun Hub, Growth & Milestones

Your baby girl’s first birthday is a very special occasion. She’s transitioning from a baby to a toddler right before your eyes. And one of the best ways to celebrate is by giving her gifts that reflect that growth. In this epic gift guide we’ve rounded up the best gifts for one year olds in...

Nov

7 Ways To Raise Grateful Kids in a Modern World (2023)

November 8, 2021Calie HerbstFamily Fun Hub, Growth & Milestones

With Thanksgiving right around the corner, it’s that time of year during which many of us are counting our blessings and pausing to appreciate what’s really important in life. But are we raising our kids to be thankful, as well? The importance of gratitude cannot be denied, and the benefits of gratitude are well-documented....

Jun

Yes, You Need To Talk To Your 3 Year Old About Race.

June 1, 2020Calie HerbstFamily Fun Hub, Growth & Milestones

The world around us is literally burning, and our country is in a crisis. As uncomfortable as it can be, research tells us we must talk to our young children about race and racism honestly and openly. Dr. Erin Winkler is an Associate Professor of African and African Diaspora Studies at the University of Wisconsin...

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