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Creative Home Activities Inspired by Rising Stride
Keeping Everyone Safe Please use your own judgement when it comes to choosing items for your child to craft – take care to consider...
Why a Holistic Approach is Important
What is a Holistic Approach to Childcare? A holistic approach to childcare focuses on the whole child rather than just specific areas of...
Nurturing Emotional Intelligence in Your Child
Emotional intelligence is a critical skill that helps children understand, manage, and express their emotions. It also plays a significant...
4 Fun Fine Motor Skills Activities for Your Child
Developing fine motor skills is a crucial step in your child’s journey, However, unlike reading, pattern recognition or basic numeracy,...
Understanding Children’s Learning Through Play
Play is essential for all children, especially those of preschool age. It serves as a strong foundation for development and growth...
Health And Safety In Your Child’s Early Years
Health And Safety In Your Child's Early Years Parents who use early years services should have the utmost confidence that their children...
5 Toddler Playdate Ideas
Toddler Playdate Ideas At Rising Stride, we understand the importance of young children socializing with their peers – it encourages them...
Mealtime Stress In Your Child’s Early Years
Mealtime Stress in your child's early years Diet and nutrition are always on the minds of a child’s parents and other people in charge of...
Cooperative Play Activities In Early Childhood
Cooperative play activities are a vital part of child development in early learning centers, providing more than just fun and...
The Benefits of Music in Early Childhood Development
As a parent, you might have noticed how a catchy tune can instantly capture your little one’s attention and lift their mood, but did you...
The Benefits of Gardening for Toddlers
Gardening can be an effective way of furthering your child’s development, teaching them skills in agriculture, science and math's. There...
Benefits Of Loose Parts Play
Often overlooked as mere child’s play, it’s the benefits of loose parts play for toddlers and preschool aged children that is the...
The Importance Of Outdoor Play for Toddlers
What is the importance of outdoor play for a child’s development? That playground visit or tree climbing session could be even more...
First Day Checklist for Busy Parents
When sending your little one off for the first time it’s perfectly natural to feel a mix of emotions, and one common struggle many parents...
The Benefits of Cooking In Early Childhood Development
As a parent, you may spend a lot of time in the kitchen preparing meals for your kids, but you may not realize that there is a whole...
Benefits of Music in Early Childhood Development
As a parent, you might have noticed how a catchy tune can instantly capture your little one’s attention and lift their mood, but did you...
Sun Safety for Toddlers – Why It’s Important
Under the bright sun, there’s an often-overlooked risk: some of the highest ultraviolet (UV) radiation levels in the world. This makes sun...
Benefits of Color Sorting: Teaching Your Toddler Colors
The benefits of color sorting shine through in every playful moment of discovery. At Rising Stride, we’ve designed our color sorting...
The Benefits of Learning About Colors for Toddlers
The brightness of color can bring a lot of joy to a child’s life. Whether it’s the first time you show them a picture book, take them...
Mastering Dropping Off Your Child at Childcare
For many parents, childcare drop-off can feel like a tough ride — hurrying to get out the door, handling sudden tantrums, and facing that...
Mud Play in Early Childhood and Why its Important
Mud play might sound like a hassle for some parents, but it also brings plenty of great benefits for kids’ learning and growth. Despite...