Lantern Awarded American Medical Association Grant
$50,000 micro grant will support physician-led initiative advancing solutions for community health across the United States Lantern has been awarded […]
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Lantern receives ASHA 2026 Media Champion Award for EAT Program
Lantern is proud to announce we have received a 2026 Media Champion Award from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)!
New ASHA–Lantern Texting Program Provides Expert Advice for Handling Picky Eating and Other Feeding Challenges
Free Program Conveniently Delivers Tips to Caregivers’ Smartphones (Rockville, Md. – May 5, 2026) Feeding challenges are among the most
Public Health Messaging Made Easy: A Partnership with the American Lung Association
Helping families breathe easier—one message at a time At Lantern, we believe that the right information, delivered at the right
Helping Reduce Child Poverty in Colorado: How Lantern Connects Families to Critical Tax Credits
A new evaluation of Colorado’s Family Affordability Tax Credit (FATC) highlights the powerful role tax credits can play in improving
Lantern Launches New Program to Support Families Raising Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
DENVER, CO, September 26, 2025 – Parenting a child with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) comes with unique joys—and unique challenges.
Colorado to Give Child Care Workers a $1,200 Boost Starting in 2026
Big news for Colorado’s early childhood and child care workers: starting with the 2025 tax year (claimed in April 2026),
Calling All Colorado Family, Friend, and Neighbor Caregivers: Get Resources, Support, and Connection
In every Colorado community, there are unsung heroes caring for our youngest children—Family, Friend, and Neighbor (FFN) caregivers. They are
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Lantern Celebrates ASHA’s Summit Award Win for HEAR and TALK Programs
We’re thrilled to share some exciting news from one of our incredible partners—the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) has just won
Read all about it: Lantern advice featured in Redfin!
Check out the recent Redfin article we were featured in! Baby-proofing can feel like an endless checklist—especially when every outlet,
Lighting the Way Forward: Celebrating Lantern’s New Chapter
As we officially close the chapter on Bright by Text and embrace our future as Lantern, we want to take
Lantern’s HEAR Program
Background A hearing loss diagnosis can be scary and overwhelming for parents of infants and toddlers. That’s why Lantern, the
Lantern announces new partnership to support FFN caregivers in Colorado
Lantern is thrilled to share a new partnership with Mile High United Way aimed at supporting Family, Friend, and Neighbor
Lantern’s MEAL Program
Background At Lantern, we believe that every child and family deserves healthy food. We’re a national organization, but our roots
Bright by Text is now Lantern!
Same commitment to families, shiny new look. Why the Change? We’ve always believed that every child deserves the opportunity to
Why Playing is So Effective In Your Kids’ Development
Foster emotional growth in children’s play You know those cheesy sitcoms from the early days of TV? You’ve probably seen
How Bright by Text Helped me Find my Family
You’re not going to believe this. In early August 2021, I received a call asking me to direct a commercial
Our Expert Parenting Tips Now Reach 100,000 Young Families
Pssst parents: yes, YOU! It takes a village to raise kids. Here’s why you should join ours. Parenting is: __________