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Using TEFA Funds for Early Learning Programs in TexasAs Texas families explore their educational options, many are asking an important question: Can TEFA funds be used for early learning programs?... Keep Reading

Separation Anxiety in Toddlers: How to Help

March 1, 2026

Separation Anxiety in Toddlers: What’s Normal and How to Support Your Child Separation anxiety in toddlers is a common and often emotional part of early childhood. For many families, it can... Keep Reading

Stranger Danger: When to Teach Kids About Safety

March 1, 2026

Stranger Danger: Helping Young Children Understand Safety Without FearTeaching children about safety is an important part of parenting, and for many families, that includes conversations about... Keep Reading

Attention Seeking Behavior in Preschoolers

February 2, 2026

Attention Seeking Behavior in Preschoolers: What Parents Should KnowAttention seeking behavior is a common, and often misunderstood, part of early childhood development. For young children,... Keep Reading

What Age Do Children Start Preschool?

February 2, 2026

What Age Do Children Start Preschool?One of the most common questions families ask is: What age should my child start preschool? The reassuring answer is that there is no single “right” age.... Keep Reading

TEFA Explained: A New Education Funding Option

January 30, 2026

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Kindergarten Readiness That Lasts a Lifetime

Colin Berry • December 1, 2025

Strong Start, Stronger Future: Building Kindergarten Readiness That Lasts a LifetimeEvery parent wants their child to walk into kindergarten with confidence — ready to learn, make friends, and... Keep Reading

Teaching Healthy Eating Habits at Every Age

By Lee Anne Wardwell, Curriculum and Training Specialist • November 1, 2025

At Children's Lighthouse, we believe that nurturing healthy eating habits starts early and grows with each stage of development. As children grow, their relationship with food evolves. By fostering... Keep Reading

The Hidden Costs of “Low-Cost” Public Pre-K

Colin Berry • November 1, 2025

When parents explore Pre-K options, cost naturally plays a big role in the decision. Public Pre-K programs can be free in some areas and offered at a low cost in others. While this can sound... Keep Reading

Teaching Children the Value of Gratitude

By Dr. Kristi Smith, D.Ed., M.Ed. • November 1, 2025

Growing Grateful Hearts: Teaching Children the Value of Gratitude At Children’s Lighthouse Early Learning Schools, we believe that character values are just as important as academic skills.... Keep Reading

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