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Cooking with your Child Builds Key Skills
Cooking Builds Key Skills Inviting your kids into the kitchen can assist them in multiple ways. Learning number sequence and measurements...
Fall Farm Animal Books We Recommend
At Rising Stride we recognize that reading to your child is one of the most effective ways to build the “language” neural connections in...
5 Quick and Easy Baby Food Recipes
Making baby food can either be a fun activity to do while at home or an effort to be sure your baby is getting all of the nutrition they...
Understanding Parallel Play in Young Children
What is parallel play in children? Simply put, it’s a form of play that is often observed in children, particularly between the ages of 2...
Fine Motor Skills and Child Development
So, what exactly are fine motor skills? They are all about the precise movements in the hands, fingers, and wrists. These skills are...
Fostering Imagination in Toddlers
Fostering Imagination Reading is one of the best ways to foster imagination. The more we read, the better we can build up and expand our...
Halloween Health & Safety Tips for Your Child
Halloween is a fun and exciting time of year for kids. From candy to costumes, the memories made at Halloween can last a lifetime....
Teach Your Toddler About Fall
Pumpkin spice-filling bellies and cozy decor on front porches can only mean one thing: the last golden days of summer are upon us, and we...
5 Fall Activities For Preschoolers
Fall Activities For Preschoolers Engaging the senses is a fantastic way to help preschoolers explore and understand the autumn season....
Hands-On Learning and Fun Preschool Math
What Early Math Skills Should Preschoolers Learn? Children should enter kindergarten with many basic math skills already in place....
The Benefits of Reading to your Child
How to Make the Most of Reading to Your Child The bedtime story has long been a favorite way for parents to spend quality time bonding...
Tips for Parents of Picky Eaters
Do you have a picky eater on your hands? There are many types of picky eating behaviors. Your child might be scared of trying new things,...
Early Literacy-Six Skills by Age Six
1) Have Fun with books- Use expression when you read, chose books you enjoy reading, when children see you reading for pleasure they want...
Building Self Confidence in your PreSchooler
What is self-esteem? When we talk about self-esteem, we’re referring to the way children perceive and value themselves. It encompasses...
Tip on Ways to Sleep Train Your Baby
Whether you’re a first-time parent or a veteran mom or dad, getting an infant to sleep through the night is a tiresome task. Sleeping for...
Parents’ Guide to the Stages of Play
Young children develop their social skills through the six stages of play, all of which are important for their development. All of the...
Outdoor Sensory Play for Toddlers
With fall here and the temperatures allowing for grand outdoor adventures, we are ready for the captivating realm of outdoor sensory play...
Nurturing Social Skills In Preschoolers:
Whether your preschooler is headed back to school as a seasoned professional or off to school for the first time, you may be experiencing...
Building A Brighter Future for Your Child
Teaching Respect To Your Preschooler From the moment your little one takes their first steps, their journey toward becoming a respectful...
Edible Fall Food Crafts for Toddler
Making food together is an amazing way to bond with your toddler and family members. There’s something special about working together to...
Tips to Help Your Child When They’re Afraid
No parent wants to see their child upset, but sometimes it’s hard to know how to react when your child is nervous or afraid. Do you hug...