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Self Care for Parents in New Covid Norm

Rachel Haley, M. Ed. • April 15, 2022

Self care was a big topic for everyone at the beginning of Covid when the world seemed to turn upside down and everyone was unsure of any normalcy in life. With families stuck inside of houses in... Keep Reading

5 Senses: Too Much, Too Little

Dr. Kristi Smith, D.Ed. • April 1, 2022

The world is an amazing place for children. Young children learn primarily through their senses the first five years of their life. Children experience new and interesting things every day that... Keep Reading

St. Patrick's Day with Children's Lighthouse

Colin Berry • March 17, 2022

March is here and that means St. Patrick’s Day is right around the corner! The holiday brings so much excitement for kids as they get decked out in their green attire and celebrate Irish culture.... Keep Reading

Dyslexia in Children

Kristi Smith, D.Ed. • March 15, 2022

Most parents know and value the impact reading has on their child. Parents should begin reading to their children as babies/toddlers and continue throughout their preschool years and elementary... Keep Reading

Reading With Toddlers

Rachel Haley, M.Ed. • March 1, 2022

Everyone has heard of the importance of reading to children from a young age. Reading to children helps expose them to new vocabulary, builds literacy skills, and hopefully creates a love of reading... Keep Reading

How to Raise a Body-Confident Child

Dr. Kristi Smith • February 25, 2022

As adults, we all know what it’s like to have dips in our self-esteem. Everyone suffers from lacking self-confidence during difficult periods in their lives, and it can be absolutely... Keep Reading

Anxiety in Children

Rachel Haley, M.Ed. • February 14, 2022

As an adult with children of my own now, I finally have the reference to look back and identify all the signs of anxiety that manifested in multiple ways in multiple situations growing up. Many of... Keep Reading

Temper The Tantrums

Dr. Kristi Smith • January 16, 2022

Anytime I’m in a store and see a parent ignoring their child while they are in the throes of a temper tantrum, I want to want to give them a high five. It takes guts to turn attention to... Keep Reading

Recognizing Holidays From Around The World

Dr. Kristi Smith • December 9, 2021

The winter months are full of celebrations…celebrations that tie families to their heritage. As the cultural melting pot that is America increases, how do we teach young children to... Keep Reading

Teaching Children to Give Back During The Holidays

Colin Berry • December 6, 2021

It’s officially the holiday season, and we couldn’t be more excited here at Children’s Lighthouse! We’ve made our own lists, checked them twice, and are ready to shower our... Keep Reading