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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...
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...