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How to Help Children Face What They’re Scared Of
As parents, we've all been in situations where our child is terrified of something and we want to try to help our child to get over the...
Why Immunity Is Important for Kids
Why Is Immunity Important for Kids? Children are in a critical stage of growth and development, which makes their immune systems even more...
Why Preschool Education Shapes Early Childhood Development
Preschool education is often considered the first step in a child’s educational journey, and its impact on early childhood development is...
Outdoor Winter Scavenger Hunt
This winter scavenger hunt gets kids playing outside while building a range of Critical Thinking skills like working memory and flexible...
What Play-Based Learning for Infants and Toddlers is Important
Play is the most valuable experience young children have for academic learning! Symbolic thinking, problem solving, persistence,...
The Benefits of an Infant Curriculum
The Benefits of an Infant Curriculum From birth to 12 months, infants rapidly develop across all domains. According to the Centers for...
The Benefits Of A Pre-K Education
When it comes to preparing your child for future academic success, early education plays a critical role. At Rising Stride Child Care...
6 Winter Activities for Preschoolers
Winter Activities for Preschoolers Winter is a magical time of year that offers endless opportunities for hands-on learning and creative...
10 Recipes to Make During Winter Break
Winter break for toddlers is the perfect time to gather in the kitchen with your family, enjoy delicious recipes, and keep learning even...
7 Easy and Fun No- Bake Christmas Treat Recipes For Kids
CHRISTMAS BUTTONS Buttons are the simplest treats you can make, they take minutes to prepare and bake, and then you just have to wait for...
Sharing is Caring – Steps to Teach Your Child to Share
“Sharing is caring”, so they say. It seems like a simple concept, right? Turns out it’s not simple. For a child to understand...
Easy Kid-Friendly December Recipes
Easy Kid-Friendly December Recipes Making food together is a wonderful way to bond with your children and create lasting memories. Food...
Games and Activities to Teach Shapes, Colors, and Numbers
Playing with those colorful shape-sorting toys or dancing and singing silly songs creates fun memories with your kiddo, but it goes beyond...
The Benefits of Cooking or Baking with Toddlers
At Rising Stride Child Care Centers, we understand the importance of engaging children in creative and hands-on activities that not only...
Healthy Foods for Your Growing Child
“You are what you eat” – it’s so true! When we gorge on cheeseburgers and soda, we often fall into a sluggish food coma afterwards....
Tour With Confidence at Rising Stride
Parents are always in search of the best childcare center, and often begin their search with several tours before making a decision. When...
Steps to Treat the Common Cold in Babies and Toddlers
How to Treat the Common Cold in Babies and Toddlers Babies and toddlers are just as susceptible to the common cold as adults, if not more...
Spot Delayed Motor Skills in Your Toddler
What Are Fine Motor Delays? Fine motor skills involve using and controlling the smallest muscles to complete tasks like drawing and...
Teach Shapes, Colors, and Numbers
Shapes, colors, and numbers are all around us. You don’t have to look far to find true, authentic examples in your home, neighborhood, or...
Tips for Parents on Teaching Responsibility
Teaching responsibility should begin in early childhood. Even the littlest tots can take on a few challenges; just make sure the tasks are...
6 Preschool STEM Activities to Try at Home
1. Building with Blocks Building with blocks is a classic preschool activity that introduces basic engineering concepts. Encourage your...