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Nurturing Curiosity in Toddlers
Recently, the children noticed a blue bird flying in and out of a tree close to the window while carrying various twigs and grasses in her...
Positive Strategies for Guiding Toddlers
If your child seems to be embracing a newfound spirit of exploration, you’re not alone! All children go through phases of exploring...
The Importance of Establishing Routines
From the earliest days after a child is born, parents begin employing new routines to meet the needs of an infant and keep up with the...
Focusing on Parental Well-Being
As a parent we all put our child’s needs first, however, self-care is not a luxury, it is a necessity! Taking the time to take care of...
Raising Polite, Responsible, Respectful Little Learners
In today’s fast-paced, technology-filled world, skills like politeness, responsibility, respect, and communication are more essential than...
Balancing Between Parenting and Technology
With the advancements in modern technology, parenting looks a lot different than it did twenty, or even ten, years ago. Technology has...
Leadership Starts Early in Children
When you think of leadership, you might picture boardrooms, podiums, or presidents. But the truth is, leadership begins much earlier, in...
How to Teach Empathy to Preschoolers
One of the most powerful things you can do as a parent is teach empathy to children early. Research shows that empathy, which is the...
How to Support Your Child’s Social-Emotional Development at Home
Supporting children’s social-emotional development at an early age builds a solid foundation for their future success. When children learn...
The Benefits in Writing in Early Childhood
At Rising Stride we believe that a child’s first scribble is not a random mark on a page, it is the beginning of a story. We are...
Exploring Compare & Contrast Concepts
Learning happens in the smallest, most beautiful moments of discovery. During this season in our classrooms, children are learning and...
How Preschool Helps in Your Child’s Development
As a parent, you want to ensure that your child has every possible advantage to aid in their development. This is especially important in...
Free Play in Preschool and Why its Necessary
When we think of a young child’s education, we usually think of learning how to read and write, and the basics that they’ll need to master...
Learning Through Cause and Effect
Children are natural scientists. From dropping a toy to see what happens to noticing how a friend responds to their words, children are...
Allergy Awareness at Rising Stride
Did you know? 1 in 13 children in the U.S. has a life-threatening food allergy. The most common food allergies are peanuts, tree nuts...
Positive Body Image in Kids
Encouraging a positive body image in kids is super important for boosting their self-confidence and happiness. In a world that often...
Mealtime Success with Your Toddler: 10 Tips That Work
Why are toddlers so unpredictable when it comes to eating? Simply put, being a fussy eater is part of what it means to be a toddler. We...
Why Art Is Essential in Preschool
Art is one of those subjects that often gets overlooked. Many parents and school administrators will push for a focus on topics such as...
Starting Preschool: Big Steps, Little Learners
Building confidence, curiosity, and a love to learn. Starting preschool is a big milestone for children and families. It’s also...
How Circle Time at Preschool Benefits Your Child
Attending preschool is an important step in your child’s mental and emotional development. There are several activities and programs at...
Exploring Community at our Preschool
Building connections, belonging, and confidence from the very beginning. Learning begins with relationships. Children in Preschool explore...