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4 Tips For Your Children to Have Fun in the Cold
Winter is a great time for bundling up with cozy blankets and a hot drink, but it can also be challenging for those of us who would prefer...
Here are Some Great Winter Preschool Activities and Tips
It’s that time of year again! The leaves are changing, and the air is getting colder. Soon enough, winter will be upon us. There are...
5 Gratitude Activities to Practice With Your Children
Gratitude is an important value that can help young children appreciate what they have, develop a positive outlook, and build stronger...
Movement Milestones for Children Ages 18 Months Through 5 Years Old
Preschool children don’t have fitness goals and standards like their older elementary school classmates. When we are talking about the 18...
Be a Germ Super Hero: 4 Healthy Habits to Prevent Illness
Since it is cold and flu season, we wanted to share a few hints and tips to help stop the spread of germs. Wash your hands. Frequent hand...
Serve and Return: How to Support Your Infants Brain Development
Why is “serve and return” important? Although this may not feel like a typical conversation, interactions like these are a critical part...
6 Simple Activities to Build Fine Motor Skills in Your Child
When we think about fitness skills, we often think about big body movement activities like walking, crawling, running, jumping, hopping,...
6 Fun Winter Crafts for Kids
With kids spending a lot more time indoors during the dreary winter months, be sure to arm yourself and your sitter or nanny with a few...
How to Curb Your Child’s 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...
Why Parent Involvement is so Important to Your Child’s Early Years
Today’s parents are more involved than they’ve ever been with their children’s development. Except, it seems, when it comes to preschool....
Jump-Start Your Child’s Exercise Activities
When the children are restless and full of energy, exercise can be a great way to expend that extra energy! Not to mention exercise for...
Diversity and Inclusion at Home and in the Classroom
Children learn best when they feel a sense of belonging. That’s why it’s important for our educators to intentionally create a warm,...
5 Thanksgiving Games for the Whole Family to Enjoy
Deep in our hearts, we all know the best part of Thanksgiving isn’t the huge feast. It’s the opportunity to spend time with family and...
The Power of Play in Brain Development in Your Child
Food isn’t the only thing that fuels brain development. Children also develop skills through playing! Perhaps when you hear the word...
7 Fun Thanksgiving Activities for Preschool
Thanksgiving is a time for family, friends, and food. But it's also a great time for some fun Thanksgiving activities for your...
Some Great Reading Tips with Your Child
Most of us are familiar with the research revealing how important it is to read with children every day. And most of us have every...
6 Fun Dance Games for Children
Dance is the ultimate way to get children moovin’, groovin’, and staying active! Whether you’re looking for fun movement ideas for your...
4 Ways To Keep Your Kids Interested In Learning
At Rising Stride Child Care Centers, we strive to provide an engaging and educational environment for your children. While our center...
7 Thanksgiving Crafts for Preschoolers that are Simple and Fun
Kids have a lot of energy, and it’s important to channel that energy into something fun they’ll love doing. Choosing the right...
Child Care and Your Highly Sensitive Preschooler: How to Navigate Through Those Challenges
Is your child’s nervous system on high alert? Do they notice other people’s feelings right away? Do they react strongly to certain smells,...
5 Fun Filled Child Care Activities for Thanksgiving
November is a month dedicated to being thankful, and what better way to be thankful than to participate in fun, memory-filled activities...