by Gerardo Quevedo | Mar 28, 2025 | Mental & Emotional Health
A baby’s first experiences shape their emotional well-being for life. From birth, they look for comfort, security, and connection. Every cuddle, soft word, and loving glance helps them feel safe and builds trust in the world around them. Babies don’t just cry for food...
by Gerardo Quevedo | Nov 1, 2024 | Family Activities, Mental & Emotional Health, Parenting Tips, Preschoolers
In the chaotic realm of family life, the absence of structure can lead to discord, confusion, and frustration. Without clear guidelines, daily interactions often devolve into a battleground of confusion and unmet expectations. At our preschool in Willis, we understand...
by Gerardo Quevedo | Sep 6, 2024 | Mental & Emotional Health
Whether you are noticing a fear of separation in your child or just want to be prepared for it, we are here to help. No matter how exciting starting school can be, it can be filled with anxiety. And that is normal! Separation anxiety at school is a natural response...
by Gerardo Quevedo | Jun 14, 2024 | Mental & Emotional Health
A child’s self-esteem is essential. In today’s society, self-esteem is a challenge for anyone. At Lighthouse School, we believe in setting our preschoolers up for success by starting self-esteem development early. While this can be a difficult topic to help guide your...
by Gerardo Quevedo | Oct 21, 2022 | Early Learning, Mental & Emotional Health, Parenting Tips, Toddlers
Social-emotional learning (SEL) is a vital program for social-emotional development in toddlers. When kids turn two years, they begin to play and interact actively with their peers. Also, they will start engaging in pretend play, which can help build their thinking,...
by Gerardo Quevedo | Apr 22, 2022 | Early Learning, Mental & Emotional Health, Parenting Tips
A lot goes into developing a child’s emotional intelligence to improve social skills and mental health. Children can also become emotional, and that’s why you need to teach them how to tolerate emotions and build self-control. It’s where emotional intelligence plays a...
