Did you know that an eagle knows when a storm is approaching long before it breaks? The eagle will fly to some high spot and wait for the winds to come. When the storm hits, it sets its wings so that the wind will pick it up and lift it above the storm. While the […]
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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Make memories, and savor the last few years of your teen living at home Your teen may be addicted to their phone , but… Maybe you are too? No judgment here, but admit it… You might be guilty of the very thing you’re constantly on your teen about : Overuse of technology. Do you […]
Happy New Year! I have attached below video message for you. Lets finish strong this year and we will see you next Monday. God bless, Master Um
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 family, 2020 has been quite a challenging year. We faced a pandemic, civil unrest, political tensions, and much more. Who would have thought that all these Hollywood movie-themed kind of situations would have happened in our lives? As a result, we all are going through challenging situations without knowing what will happen […]
Hello Golden Eagle family, It’s hard watching little kids spending hours in front of screens. To watch Master Um’s video message CLICK HERE Be strong and remember your student creed of “I will always give 100% & I will never give up sir!” Master Um
Pandemic Parenting Understanding Your Child’s Regressive Behaviors Raising a child can be one of the most rewarding jobs around. And while it’s exciting to watch children grow and develop into caring humans, parenting definitely brings about it’s fair share of challenges. Fast forward to 2020 and we are now faced with parenting during a […]
How Trauma Affects Children and Teens As we continue to navigate the unchartered waters of the current pandemic, many are looking to the future and what it holds. And while it’s hard to predict how long our current daily life modifications will last, what we do know is that the experience of this trauma will […]
Conflict Resolution Let’s face it, conflict is hard and is bound to happen no matter what ground rules are put into place. Whether it’s on the playground or right in our own homes, children will clash. And while it can create challenging situations, it is a normal event that occurs between children. This is […]
Punishment vs. Discipline Good behavior is a learning process for children, and we are their roadmap. Children usually behave per their own emotions and impulses. At the same time, being a parent is also a learning process and sometimes we rely on our own emotions and impulses to teach. Usually, that means we divert […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]