by Rising Stride | Apr 24, 2024 | Early Education
Smile A smile is the simplest way to be kind. A warm smile can make more of a difference than you might think, and sharing this small gift communicates to your child its importance. Smile at your child to convey your love, and smile at strangers to spread the wealth....
by Rising Stride | Apr 23, 2024 | Early Education
How to Teach Manners to Preschoolers Your child was born with certain innate abilities, but chances are, being polite is not one of them. Not to say that your kid is impolite, but etiquette is something that must be taught. Like any habit, it isn’t going to just...
by Rising Stride | Apr 22, 2024 | Early Education
Self-care is important for everyone, regardless of age. Even if your child doesn’t experience much stress, teaching them self-care skills now allows them to have effective coping mechanisms set up now for their future. It helps them establish healthy habits early in...
by Rising Stride | Apr 19, 2024 | Early Education
Kids do not spend nearly enough time outside. At least not as much as they did ten/twenty years ago. Playtime importance has declined significantly over the years, which can have detrimental effects on their physical and emotional wellbeing. For children in their...
by Rising Stride | Apr 18, 2024 | Early Education
Children are born ready to learn. However, they are most able to learn when they feel comfortable in a stable, nurturing environment. Although the brain continues to develop and change well into adulthood, the early years of a child’s life lay the foundation for...
by Rising Stride | Apr 17, 2024 | Early Education
Socialization is a lifelong process. It’s the process of learning the norms, customs, and ideologies of one’s culture and how to live within it. Through socialization, people define their own identities within society and develop the skills and habits they need to...