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5 Engaging Sensory Play Activities
Sensory play is a vital part of early childhood development. It helps children engage with their environment, develop essential skills,...
Nurturing Toddler Development at Rising Stride
The toddler years are a time of rapid growth, exploration, and the development of new skills. At Rising Stride, we provide a supportive...
Supporting Healthy Eating for Toddlers
As children grow and begin school, their eating habits play a vital role in their health, energy levels, and ability to learn. While...
Preparing Your Child for Preschool at Rising Stride
Starting preschool is a significant milestone in your child’s early education journey. At Rising Stride, we understand the importance of a...
Why Repetition Is Essential in Children’s Development
Neuroplasticity and neural pathway formation Children’s brains exhibit a high degree of neuroplasticity, meaning they are especially...
Helping Your Child With Their Fears
Parents teach their children to be fearful and cautious of specific dangers, such as fire or crossing the road. In these instances,...
Music Benefits a Child’s Development
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...
Tips for Keeping Your Child Busy
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...
Understanding Power Struggles With Your Child
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...
Helping Toddlers Feel Safe
During challenging times or periods of uncertainty in our lives, children—even as young as infants—can pick up on our stress levels. They...
Building Resilience In Your Child
Many of us are parenting through uncharted territory right now. We have been told to keep our children out of school for 1 ½ months, to...
Toddlers Need Routine Especially During Uncertain Times
Routines build a strong foundation for children of all ages, and it’s important that, as parents, we try to provide a routine for the...
The Importance of Play-Based Learning
When working with parents, I am often asked: “Is my toddler ‘ready’ for a preschool?” The next question that follows is: “Will it help or...
The Power of Play For You and Your Baby
Babies are born with a unique desire to play. It’s how they learn about the world, problem-solve, and work through their emotions, not to...
Teaching Patience and Waiting
Interrupting is a very normal stage in child development. Being able to teach your child how to get your attention in a matter that is...
Teaching Gentle Behavior
Toddlers, by nature, are sweet and kind, but they don’t always have the words or skills to work through their big feelings and emotions....
Make a Game of Shopping Trips
Going shopping can be a fun activity for the entire family, but with toddlers and preschoolers in tow, shopping can have its fair share of...
Making Shopping With Your Preschooler Easy
Bringing your young kids along for a shopping trip can be a rewarding experience for the entire family, but it can come with challenges....
Developing Screen-Time Routines for Toddlers
Developing Screen Time Routines These days it’s to be expected that toddlers will have at least some screen time, and that’s okay! Phones...
Teaching Gentle Behavior in Children
Toddlers, by nature, are sweet and kind, but they don’t always have the words or skills to work through their big feelings and emotions....
Getting Creativity Flowing with your Child
Giving your children opportunities to express their natural creativity enhances their brain development. When they have fun expressing...