Activities and sports like Hockey, Baseball, Soccer, Gymnastics, Girl/Boy Scouts, etc… are all great hobbies and pass-time activities, and I let my kids choose whatever activities they want. I categorize swimming lessons differently; swimming is a life skill and non-negotiable in my house. Sooner or later, my children will be exposed to water (be it […]
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Merry Christmas Everyone! 2020 was definitely an interesting year for all of us. What a year it was, right? First, bushfires were raging across Australia for months. As a result, one billion animals died. Right after that, from nowhere, the global Coronavirus pandemic showed up. Negative consequences took over the whole world as people’s grief, trauma, […]
Dear Golden Eagle students, We had such an awesome 2019! I am very excited about 2020. Regardless of who we are, everyone’s life is full of ups and downs. I guess the question is not about how we can escape from troubles, instead it’s how we are going to face each challenge. One of the […]
Golden Eagle Family! Happy Thanksgiving! Thanksgiving is the holiday where we get to spend time with our family and friends as we reflect on the things that we are thankful for. Here are several things that I am grateful for this Thanksgiving. Going through life, unexpected life storms, as difficult as it can be, should […]
What To Expect From Your New Ninja Martial arts has a well-known benefit of helping children develop physical skills and improve in discipline. For this reason, parents often enroll their children in some type of martial arts in order to achieve goals such as these. And while attaining these goals are possible, parents often have […]
In today’s world competition is everywhere and it often starts at a very young age. It begins as a fun, skill-developing event but can quickly become time-consuming and competitive. While some parents want their children pushed to help them learn the hard lessons of life, others want to protect their children from the disappointment that […]
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. […]
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 […]