Children of all ages have fears, from babies to teens. And whether these fears are from real or imaginary places, they are nonetheless scary. Since our brains are wired to protect us, fears are a normal part of a child’s development. Children will eventually outgrow fears but being knowledgeable about what fears are more common […]
The idea of signing your child up for summer camp can be concerning at first. If you’re considering signing your child up for his or her first summer camp, you may be in for a stressful experience. You’ll want to find a camp that’s safe, fun and fits within your budget. Luckily, there are a […]
Filling Your Child’s Emotional Cup Over the years, healthy connection levels between parents and children have decreased, leading to more challenging behaviors from children. Today’s modern lifestyle has interfered with the opportunity for the parent-child bond to grow. This vital aspect of a child’s life is essential for their emotional cup to be full, giving […]
While feeling sick happens to everyone, putting your fitness training on pause can be a real life-disruptor. It’s common to lose motivation or feel like your fitness level is plummeting, making it hard to bounce back. Athletes are at the highest risk due to training in mixed weather conditions, frequent travel, & putting physical & […]
Most often, when we think of implementing structure into our children’s lives, it is because we have a newborn that needs a feeding schedule, a toddler that needs a nap schedule, or a child that needs an activity schedule. When children become teens, they are often left to implement their schedules. And yes, they are […]
Implementing Reinforcement Schedules Getting children to behave how we want them to can be tricky. Even with the best intentions, parents often fall short regarding enforcing positive behaviors in their children while also extinguishing negative ones. Understanding reinforcement schedules and strategies for implementing them can be beneficial to parents and create positive behavior outcomes and […]
When you think of martial arts, one of the first things that probably comes to mind is self-defense. Yes, martial arts are great for the body, but also for the mind. There are undeniable benefits from hitting the gym every day, but the monotony of the treadmill or elliptical can lead you to stop showing […]
Every kid needs exercise and time to play, but kids who learn and think differently can have a hard time finding sports that fits them well. Unlike most sports, Martial Arts are focused on an individual’s personal growth, rather than comparison to others. This makes Martial Arts a great outlet for children in general. Particularly […]
As we know, children can lose control of their emotions for various reasons, and the behaviors we witness are generally unplanned. And since anxiety can look like defiance, adults often respond in counterproductive ways. When children are stressed, the amygdala, in the downstairs brain, is triggered, and the “fight or flight” response takes over. This […]
The Power of Yet Goal setting is a characteristic that significantly links an individual to their future success. Having the right mindset is crucial and encourages our behaviors as we encounter different challenges. Since our mindset incorporates our own beliefs about skills and abilities that we possess, we must have a growth mindset and teach […]