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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...
Creating a Sense of Belonging in Childcare
The Early Learning Framework is supported by the idea that children’s lives are shaped by the 3 B’s – Being, Belonging and Becoming. These...
Exploring Outside with Toddlers to Build Skills
From a vividly colored ladybug on the windowsill to a symphony playing on the radio and then to an intriguingly sweet smell emanating from...
Re-Imagine Ways to Take Your Child to Work Day
Like many events this year, “Take Your Child to Work Day” will be a little different. For some, taking your child to work isn’t a...
Create Your Sensory Spaces at Home
When you feel stressed out or upset, you probably have your own way of working through your emotions. Maybe it’s going for a run, taking a...
Toddler Rules for the Modern Playdate
Once upon a time, “playdates” went like this: Parents would tell their kids to go outside to play until dinner time. And off they went,...
Teaching Preschoolers About Boundaries
Chances are you’ve been helping set boundaries for your kiddo and you may not even know it. So, what are boundaries? Boundaries are...
It’s All About Belonging at our Centers
At Rising Stride, we make room for everyone in our circle. We’re creating inclusive learning environments and fostering a sense of...
Transform Your Shopping Into a Brain-Building Experience
Chances are, there are other places your child would rather go every week than the grocery store—but luckily, we have some ways for you to...
6 Ways to Make Play Time Learning Time for Toddlers
Children love to play, and for good reason: It’s how they naturally learn! When kids are playing, there’s more going on than meets the...
Teaching Children Emotional Literacy
Think back to when you were learning to drive a car. It wasn’t an easy process at first. Phrases like “Keep your hands at 10 and 2!”...
Curbing Biting Behaviors
Kids use behavior as a form of communication. We may not always understand what they’re trying to tell us, but it always has meaning. When...
5 Screen Time Tips and Internet Safety for your Toddler
Today it seems as if everyone, including young children, are plugged in. Playing games, using educational apps, watching YouTube videos,...
4 Tips for Mindful Mealtimes for Toddlers
Sharing a meal together as a family is fun, and it encourages kids to have healthy relationships with food. Here are our tips to engage in...
9 Activities To Improve Your Toddler’s Development
Explore Textures Toddlers are sensory learners who touch, smell, and taste to understand the world around them.2 Use a dark marker to...
Storytelling Walking with your Child
Exercise your little one’s imagination by going on a storytelling walk. You Will Need: An open space where you can go for a walk...