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Summer Fun – Homemade Ice Cream in a Bag for Kids
This is a fun and easy recipe for making ice cream in a bag. It’s perfect for kids, since it doesn’t require any special equipment or...
30 Fun Backyard Summer Bucket List Ideas for Toddlers
Backyard Summer Bucket List for Toddlers and Kids The toddler years are so much fun, and summertime with a toddler makes for some...
The 10 Benefits of Physical Activity for Kids
At Rising Stride, we believe in nurturing the growth and development of your little ones, not only through education but also through...
Visit LINVILLA ORCHARDS This Weekend for Some Summer Fun
Whether you are looking for an entertaining outdoor play space for kids, a chance to get out and experience nature, or even pick some...
Summer Fun Break Activities for Kids
Get Out and Explore Take advantage of the amazing weather and long sunny days! Get out and explore the world around you, or visit a...
EASY Homemade Summer Popsicles
I don’t know about your kids, but my kids eat popsicles like they are going out of style! And after taking one look at the ingredients in...
12 Summer Fun Games for Toddlers
Summer is here and the world’s biggest sporting event is just around the corner. As you watch professional athletes sprint, swim, dive,...
Outdoor Sensory Activities and Tips For Pre-Schoolers
With summer here and the temperatures allowing for grand outdoor adventures, we are ready for the captivating realm of outdoor sensory...
8 Ways to Make Your Kids Feel Special
Life can swirl around preschoolers like a windstorm. Between playdates, preschool, and daycare, they may feel like the adults in their...
10 Tips for Raising Kind Kids
While worrying about your child being included amongst their peers is one thing, the fear that your child will not be kind may trump it!...
10 Ways to Help Your Children Listen
Give Clear Instructions When you make a request, your light is GREEN and children are given the signal to “GO” and complete a task. When...
Tips for Parents when Kids get Bored this Summer
So if boredom is an important part of stimulating creativity, problem-solving, and other life skills, what can parents do to help their...
Ways to Encourage Kids to Participate in Outdoor Activities
Benefits of outdoor activities Fresh air and exploring the natural world are only a few of the great benefits of outdoor play. Depending...
Fitting Exercise in When You Have Young Kids
As a parent, you know how challenging finding time to exercise can be, especially when your little ones are younger. Often your days are...
Ways to Boost your Preschoolers Creativity and Curiosity:
The early years of a child’s life are critical for developing a foundation for lifelong learning and success. Preschoolers are naturally...
12 Engaging Rainy Season Activities for Pre-Schoolers
Rainy days often pose a unique challenge for parents and educators of young children, particularly those in Preschool. When the weather...
6 Summer Themes For Your Preschooler
All About Me Theme This theme is common during the preschool years, but it can be done more thoroughly during the summer. With this theme,...
How Much Playtime Does My Child Need?
While many children get adequate daytime playtime when they’re at school or child care, many parents don’t have the time or ability to...
8 Healthy Summer Snacks for Toddlers
2024 Summer is here, but what do you feed your kids during the summer that they’ll like, but isn’t super unhealthy? Hopefully,...
Learning How to Prepare Meals Toddlers and Picky Eaters
Figuring out meal prep for toddlers will help your child to grow healthy and strong, while also making your life more convenient....
Teaching Your Child How to Share
For parents of young kids, it's a common occurrence to run into issues when it comes to sharing. Your child might be playing with a toy,...