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Crawling Milestones in Babies

Children’s Lighthouse Early Learning Experts • June 1, 2026

Crawling Milestones in Babies: Signs, Timing and What’s TypicalOne of the most exciting milestones during a baby’s first year is crawling. Crawling helps babies build strength, coordination,... Keep Reading

Father’s Day Experiences With Children

Children’s Lighthouse Early Learning Experts • June 1, 2026

Father’s Day Experiences for More Quality Time With KidsFather’s Day is about more than gifts — it’s about spending meaningful time together. While handmade crafts are always... Keep Reading

Tummy Time Explained: Why It Matters

Children’s Lighthouse Early Learning Experts • May 19, 2026

Tummy Time Explained: When to Start and Why It Matters for Baby DevelopmentBecoming a new parent comes with countless questions, and one topic many families hear about early on is tummy time. While... Keep Reading

Preschool Checklist for Parents: What to Look for

Children’s Lighthouse Early Learning Experts • May 19, 2026

Preschool Checklist for Parents: What to Look for Before Enrolling Your ChildChoosing the right preschool is an important decision for families. Parents want to find a place where their child feels... Keep Reading

Celebrating Earth Day Through Hands-On Learning

April 1, 2026

Celebrating Earth Day Through Hands-On LearningAt Children’s Lighthouse, we believe that meaningful learning happens through real experiences—and Earth Day is the perfect opportunity to... Keep Reading

Could Terrible Twos Actually Be the Terrific Twos?

April 1, 2026

Could Terrible Twos Actually Be the Terrific Twos? If you’ve ever heard the phrase “terrible twos,” you might picture tantrums, strong opinions, and endless “no’s.” While this stage can... 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