by Rising Stride | Jan 16, 2026 | Early Education
Parents teach their children to be fearful and cautious of specific dangers, such as fire or crossing the road. In these instances, anxiety can be useful, because it helps protect the child from harm. However, children can be fearful of situations or objects that...
by Rising Stride | Jan 15, 2026 | Early Education
It’s no secret that toddlers and preschoolers love music. But what you might not know is that music plays an important role in your child’s development, benefiting early literacy skills and building fine- and gross- motor skills. A 2024 study from the University of...
by Rising Stride | Jan 14, 2026 | Early Education
Here are some ideas to help you think about ways to beat the boredom blues. Get organized When children are busy, they are less likely to be bored, anxious, sad or get into trouble. With your child, come up with a list of 10+ activities that they can do if they find...
by Rising Stride | Jan 13, 2026 | Early Education
Children and adults both have a need for control—you’ve seen it when your toddler demanded the red cup instead of the green one you offered, or when your teenager didn’t listen to your advice about wearing protective gear while skateboarding. Sense of security and...
by Rising Stride | Jan 12, 2026 | Early Education
During challenging times or periods of uncertainty in our lives, children—even as young as infants—can pick up on our stress levels. They worry along with us as we hear unsettling reports on the news or overhear conversations about being able to pay rent this month or...
