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Self-Care: The Key to Becoming a Better Parent

By Lee Anne Wardwell, Curriculum and Training Specialist for Children’s Lighthouse Franchise Company • September 21, 2024

New parents often find that self-care takes a back seat when they are focused on caring for their young children. This is understandable because young children depend on their parents to meet all... Keep Reading

Set Sail: Celebrate National Pirate's Day!

By Dr. Kristi Smith, D.Ed., M.Ed. • September 12, 2024

Ahoy, mateys! Ready to shiver your timbers and set sail on a swashbuckling adventure? Yo Ho Ho! What lad or lass wouldn’t love a themed family event while talking like a pirate on National... Keep Reading

4 Key Advantages of Private vs. Public

Dr. Kristi Smith, D.Ed., M.Ed. • August 20, 2024

As parents, choosing the right preschool for your child is a crucial decision. With the options available, it's natural to wonder whether private preschool is a better choice than public preschool.... Keep Reading

Early Preschool Education is Crucial for Children

Dr. Kristi Smith, D.Ed., M.Ed. • August 7, 2024

As parents, we often wonder what the best way is to prepare our children for future learning success. While it's easy to assume that formal education begins in kindergarten, research suggests that... Keep Reading

Beat the Heat with Kids This Summer

Dr .Kristi Smith, D.Ed., M.Ed. • July 18, 2024

Summer is in full blast, and with it comes the sweltering heat and humidity that can be overwhelming for both kids and adults. As a parent, it's crucial to ensure that your little ones stay safe and... Keep Reading

Helping Children Learn to Be a Part of a Community

Dr. Kristi Smith, D.Ed., M.Ed. • July 10, 2024

July is a great month to discuss helping children to be a part of a community since it is our nation’s birth month a time of great American community celebrations. As children grow and develop,... Keep Reading

Getting to Know Your Preschool Child

Dr. Kristi Smith, D.Ed., M.Ed. • June 11, 2024

Parenting is an incredible journey filled with joys, challenges, and the constant quest to understand and connect with our children. During the preschool years, a child undergoes rapid cognitive,... Keep Reading

Making a Splash: The Importance of Swim Lessons

Dr. Kristi Smith, D.Ed., M.Ed. • May 22, 2024

As summer approaches and pools start to beckon, the safety of preschool-aged children around water becomes a top concern for parents. Swimming lessons might seem like just another activity to add to... Keep Reading

Experiencing Trauma and Grief: Be A Lighthouse

Kristin Miller, M. Ed. • May 9, 2024

When it comes to community, Children’s Lighthouse strongly believes in the power of creating a sense of comfort for today. During challenging times of grief, trauma, or uncertainty we hope to... Keep Reading

April’s Showers Bring…. Booms of Anxiety

Dr. Kristi Smith, D.Ed., M.Ed. • April 30, 2024

Thunderstorms in spring can be a source of fear and anxiety for young children, as the loud noises, bright flashes of lightning, and unpredictable nature of storms can be scary and overwhelming. It... Keep Reading