Martial Arts Cross Training The Secret to Developing More Well-Rounded Athletes An athlete is defined by Merriam-Webster as “a person who is trained or skilled in exercises, sports, or games requiring physical strength, agility, or stamina.” Athletes in specific sports train to be at the top of their game, but how much better of […]
Realistic Behavioral Expectations What to Expect from 10 to 14-year old’s The tween and teen years often feel to parents and teachers like they are back at the “terrible twos” stage. The challenges of working with children at this age can be frustrating. They are very smart but their emotions are all over the place. […]
10 Reasons Why Martial Arts are Better for Kids than Team Sports The benefits of sports for boys and girls are very well documented, but there’s a debate about how good team sports are for children. I am the first to say that team sports are something your child should be engaged in, happy with, […]
Realistic Behavioral Expectations What to Expect from 7 to 9 year old’s The golden years for children are between the ages of 7 and 9 years old. At this age, children can grasp new information quickly. They start seeing the world in a new and exciting way and, because of this, they are beginning to […]
Continue reading from part 3 Tip #4: Continually seek opportunities that increase your child’s self-confidence The very best thing you can equip your child with is self-confidence. There is absolutely no substitute for self-confidence. Let me repeat that because this line is very important: There is absolutely NO substitute for self-confidence! Confident children face […]
Continue reading from part 2 Tip #3: Make sure your child feels comfortable communicating with you Communication is crucial when it comes to all of the challenges your child will face each day at school. It is important for your child to feel comfortable speaking with your about bullies, fears, and anxieties. You can turn […]
Continue reading from Part 1: Tip #2: Put your child on a brain-strengthening diet Not all diets are for weight loss. Even children that have great athletic physiques are susceptible to the after-effects of poor eating habits, including fatigue, anxiety, poor concentration, and mood swings. You can help your child feel better each school day […]
Back to School Tips for Parents Summertime is coming to an end, and with that comes all of the back to school anxiety and jitters that are common amongst children. Your child may experience common physical effects of anxiety associated with back to school time including symptoms from stomachaches to sleeping problems. They will also […]