Martial Arts can be a great activity for weight loss. It’s not just your regular run on the treadmill. It’s such an entertaining way to exercise that you may not feel like your working out at all. Taking a class kicking and punching will seem like it went by in no time. On top of […]
Understanding Behavior Modification Reinforcement Vs. Punishment All parents want their children to exhibit positive behaviors that will help them transition smoothly through the different stages of their development. And while parents have the best intentions, we often don’t use the most effective discipline strategies to achieve that goal. And granted, as parents, we do our […]
With the holiday season in full swing, families everywhere are struggling to make suitable plans for the pandemic. While our typical holidays are full of family gatherings, parties, and many other busy events this year, the pandemic has put a damper on our holiday traditions and, instead, increased our stress. And although our regular events […]
The unfortunate fact of life is that sometimes you need to protect yourself and your family from an external threat. Women can be particularly vulnerable to an attack of any kind, which is one of the many reasons why learning self-defense can be so important for women. A study from the University of Oregon found […]
How Attachment Styles Affect Classroom Behavior All children have their own unique way of interacting with the world around them. And while much of this is contributed by their temperaments, the degree of emotional nurturing plays a significant role. This essential piece is how attachment is formed. The emotional bond between a child and their […]
Holiday weight gain is a common concern for many adults. Various season holidays may encourage over-eating., sedentary behavior, and consumption of calorie-rich foods. In fact, between mid-November and mid-January, adults gain extra weight that they are not able to lose. The holidays may be one of the biggest contributors to your total annual weight gain. […]
Understanding Your Child’s Behavior One of the biggest struggles in parenting is understanding why perfectly sweet and smart children can, in an instant, turn into the most difficult beings ever faced. It’s often as if a switch was flipped and chaos has ensued. This typically results in parents becoming frustrated at their child and disciplining […]
Boosting Serotonin to Enhance Learning We have all experienced, from time to time, that uneasy feeling you get when something doesn’t seem right. Often, we can’t put our finger on it, but we know that we feel bothered. For children, that uneasy feeling may show up as grumpiness or irritability, which can interfere with learning. […]
For young children and teens, Halloween is one of the “FUNNEST” times of the year! But Trick or Treating can come back to haunt you if kids and parents aren’t careful. Take a look at these vital Safety Tips before you send your kids off to spooky streets and haunted houses. These tips will help […]
From children to adults people are involved in a myriad of physical activities and sports. And whether they are at a competitive or recreational level, the basic physical requirements are the same. In order to achieve optimum training levels, it’s important that the exercises prepare the athlete for the best physical outcome. The safest way […]