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Summer is just around the corner, and now is the perfect time to introduce your preschool child to bike-riding. Even if you’re just starting out, we’ve got some tips for both children and caregivers who may be anxious about this rite of passage of learning to ride a bike.
Start with the right bike.
Ideally, your child will be able to stand straddling the main bar with both feet planted firmly on the ground. If only your child’s tiptoes touch the ground when they get nervous and drop their feet, they will not feel safe. If you’ve already purchased a “grow into” bike, see if you can borrow a smaller one from a friend or neighbor.
Safety is key.
Ensure that your child is wearing proper safety gear. Helmets (research how to find the best fit for maximum safety) are essential, but knee and elbow pads may also ease your child’s mind (and the caregiver’s mind) and will definitely reduce the risk of injury.
Give yourself space.
Parking lots and cul-de-sacs can work well for learning, but also consider public tennis or basketball courts nearby. This will give your child a large, open space in which to practice and greatly reduce the likelihood of potholes or other cars or traffic.
Go to a large, open space that has a smooth surface. Parking lots and cul-de-sacs can work well for this, but also consider public tennis or basketball courts nearby. This will give your child a large, open space in which to practice.
Set limits.
There may be some inevitable anxiety during this process. Set time limits, and don’t be ashamed to incentivize a can-do, positive attitude and willingness to try. A trip to get ice cream after a 15-minute lesson may be just the trick!
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