by Rising Stride | May 24, 2024 | Early Education
1. Follow Your Child’s Lead Listen to what your child says. Watch what they are drawn to. Give them opportunities to try new things. This reinforces their sense of autonomy. When you pay attention to what your child seems naturally drawn to, make a point of positively...
by Rising Stride | May 23, 2024 | Early Education
If this sounds familiar to you, you’re not alone. When your kids won’t eat the healthy food you put in front of them, it’s easy to feel concerned. We get it—and we have some ideas for pinpointing your child’s specific challenges, getting them the nutrients they need,...
by Rising Stride | May 22, 2024 | Early Education
One of the many lessons that toddlers will be introduced to while attending preschool is their colors. This is a lesson that we will cover and practice quite a bit in the classroom, but it never hurts to also practice colors with your preschooler while they’re at...
by Rising Stride | May 21, 2024 | Early Education
Take A Family Trip Is the open road calling your name? Or are you ready to hop on a flight and take off for another locale? We won’t deny it — the prospect of vacation is certainly intriguing. Whether you spend quality time with grandparents, eat your way through...
by Rising Stride | May 20, 2024 | Early Education
Tips to Keep Your Child Healthy Keeping your child healthy is at the top of every parent’s to-do list. At Lil’ Rascals Academy, we will be the first to tell you that we love children and they are an absolute joy, but they do tend to be a bit messy at times. Children...
by Rising Stride | May 17, 2024 | Early Education
Reading with or to your child has many benefits. Even if your child is too young to speak, they can still benefit greatly from parent-child reading time. Reading with your child can help expand their vocabulary, cultivate a lifelong interest in learning, and promote a...