Emotional & Financial Education for Stronger Families

Why EQ-Lab We Exist

Most systems treat a child’s emotional health, learning, and financial future as separate problems.
We don’t.
At EQ-Lab, we believe emotional regulation shapes learning — and learning shapes financial behavior.
When these are intentionally connected, families build lasting stability.
That’s why we created an integrated, bilingual, research-driven model focused on prevention — not crisis.

Our Three Houses

To bring this vision to life, EQ-Lab operates through three integrated “Houses” (projects) each addressing a key dimension of family well-being while working as one unified ecosystem.

The Sun House

Bilingual enrichment programs integrating Spanish immersion and social-emotional learning for elementary students, positioning bilingualism as an asset for long-term opportunity.

The Money House

Bilingual financial education for Hispanic and immigrant families, focused on how emotional regulation shapes financial decision-making and resilience.

The Research House

Bilingual, community-based research focused on Latino communities, translating data into practical insights that strengthen evidence-informed programs.

Evidence & Impact

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Policy & Global Alignment

EQ-Lab’s integrated model is aligned with internationally recognized frameworks for sustainable development, particularly those advancing quality education, health and well-being, inclusive economic growth, and the reduction of inequalities.

This alignment reinforces our commitment to measurable, prevention-oriented impact and strengthens our ability to collaborate with public agencies, educational institutions, and mission-aligned funding partners.

Testimonials

With the support of EQ-Lab, we were able to publish three case studies about our company with publishers in North America and the United Kingdom. Through this process, we translated our business experience into rigorous, research-based publications that contribute meaningfully to academic and professional knowledge.

Santiago Peralta
(Paccari Chocolates)

I am very grateful for the support I received from EQ-Lab. Through their technical assistance and research capacity-building support, I was able to complete my doctoral dissertation on time and to a high academic standard. Their guidance made a meaningful difference in my work.

Alberto Rigail
(The Council Ecuador)

With the guidance of EQ-Lab, we were able to publish our research on family-owned businesses in a Canadian academic journal. This publication now serves as a reference for both the business community and scholars interested in case study research.

Ricardo Salcedo
(Solubles Instantáneos)

With the support and guidance of EQ-Lab, I was able to publish three peer-reviewed journal articles. Their mentorship strengthened my research skills and helped me grow as an independent researcher.

Daniel Molina Ycaza
(Makersclub.la)

With EQ-Lab’s guidance, we strengthened how we monitor and evaluate our social programs and improved how we communicate our results. This has helped us reach a broader audience and increase our impact in the communities we serve.

Sandra Bravo
(Fundación de Asistencia a la Mujer y Familia en Riesgo)

Through EQ-Lab’s mentorship, I was introduced to innovative, research-based teaching methodologies in higher education. Their guidance played an important role in my development as a university professor.

Andrés Barriga
(Fundación Ambulancia Deseo)

I have collaborated with EQ-Lab on research initiatives focused on strengthening the connection between academic research and real-world application. Their commitment to rigorous and accessible research continues to make a meaningful contribution to the communities they serve.

Jan Höffler
(ReplicationWiki)

The EQ-Lab team is a group of professionals with international quality standards. They motivate you to keep going and meet your research goals. I managed to develop two works and later publish them in a national and an international journal, respectively. Thank you very much!

Connie Palma
(Ecuador)

EQ-Lab guided me to present my work at the II International Congress on Innovation, Technology and Entrepreneurship. They then helped me publish my manuscript in an indexed journal. Thus, I managed to disseminate the results of my research work and they were not stored in my drawer. Thank you!

David Zambrano
(Ecuador)

Partnerships

ReplicationWiki

International project for transparency in the social sciences. The website has an interactive database with nearly 6,000 empirical studies. Of more than 1,500 of these articles it is listed that data is available for download and analysis. More than 850 replicate previous studies.

FAMUFAR

Fundación de Asistencia a la Mujer y la Familia en Riesgo (Foundation for Assistance to Women and Families at Risk). Founded in 2003 under Ministerial Agreement #479, this NGO seeks to empower poor women and girls in Ecuador through different social initiatives so that they can escape from poverty. FAMUFAR is convinced that support for Ecuadorian women will affect the well-being of their entire family.

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