by Rising Stride | Feb 16, 2024 | Early Education
Teaching kids to eat well can be challenging. It’s important to show them how to make good choices, especially when we’re not there. Here are some easy ways for parents to help kids learn to pick smart and healthy foods independently. Show Them What’s Good: Kids watch...
by Rising Stride | Feb 15, 2024 | Early Education
Building Confidence and Self-Esteem Positive reinforcement, a key strategy in our daycare, involves acknowledging and rewarding good behavior. This approach helps in building a child’s confidence and self-esteem. By focusing on what children are doing right, we...
by Rising Stride | Feb 14, 2024 | Early Education
Toddlers can exhibit signs of separation anxiety when they’re parting from their parents or caregivers, perhaps by crying, clinging, or engaging in tantrum-like behavior to try to get them to stay. Although this can feel challenging to deal with, it’s actually a...
by Rising Stride | Feb 13, 2024 | Early Education
Fresh Fruit Pops Did you know February is Heart Health Month? Kathryn at Mommy Kat and Kids has managed to pay homage to both holidays of the month with these fresh fruit pops, made with strawberries and bananas. You can even pop them in the freezer to make healthy...
by Rising Stride | Feb 12, 2024 | Early Education
5-YEAR-OLD FINE MOTOR SKILLS MILESTONES Writing a few letters/numbers or first name Can copy a triangle shape Can draw or copy a variety of objects Can build structures with blocks or Legos Can manipulate a shoe lace through a lacing card Can string small beads...