Cognition, a center in Beulah dedicated to inspiring young minds, is moving forward with plans to expand. Emphasizing collaboration, they are calling on local residents to help shape the future of this ever-growing vision.

Local families now have free access to Lantern, a digital parenting support platform backed by the Family Resource Center. This tool offers parents and caregivers easy-to-use guidance to nurture children’s growth from birth through the early stages of development.

As concerns over children’s screen time grow, parents and experts are exploring modern audio players like Yoto and Toniebox as screen-free alternatives to engage kids. While these devices offer benefits like fostering imagination and reducing exposure to screens, questions remain about their effectiveness in today’s digital age.