Have you ever had to deal with tantrums…. especially in public? Just to let you know, your child most likely didn’t start their day with the intention of throwing a wrench into your target trip with a good ol’ fashioned meltdown. A tantrum is never fun, but it’s especially frustrating when you’re trying to enjoy […]
One of the things I LOVE about the culture in our school is that we have some amazing parents that are always positive and looking for ways to help their children succeed. Over the years, I’ve had the pleasure of training some great kids who were supported by their amazing parents and I always like […]
Can you guess the secret to a long and healthy life? It’s not expensive vitamins or pricey gym memberships. The answer is actually much simpler – eat better! By making small changes to your diet, you can drastically improve your health and well-being. Many of us know that our best days are the days that […]
Parents, we all want our children to grow up with good manners and be respectful. Sometimes it can get challenging when their little personalities start coming out and they don’t know how to control themselves. As a parent, I’m sure there’s at least ONE situation that comes to mind where your child displayed a lack […]
How long does it take to earn a Black Belt at Life Skill Martial Arts? Best case scenario: 4 – 5 years 4 – 5 years of consistency. 4 – 5 years of challenging training. 4 – 5 years of dedication. 4 – 5 long years. 4 – 5 years is not an “activity” we […]
Working to strengthen the connection with our loved ones is something we all want and we all can do. I know there are a lot of parents who feel like they’re just not as connected with their kids as in their past. It can be hard to find time for one another, when parents work […]
One of my friends asked: “Why do you pay so much money and spend so much time for your son to do martial arts?” Well I have a confession to make: I don’t pay for Martial Arts! I don’t pay for my son’s martial arts lessons. I don’t pay for his focus mitts….. or uniforms, […]
Do your kids have a hard time staying on task? Are they constantly getting distracted and unable to focus, even when you’re not around? It’s normal that children will experience issues with concentration as childhood progresses; after all no two people mature in exactly the same way! And who hasn’t seen an underperforming child […]
There are so many things to worry about as a parent – sleep, feeding, clothes, playdates. In the past ten years, there’s been a growing concern for parents. Children suffering from anxiety is not uncommon these days. The world can be a scary place to live in, and it’s hard to know what the future […]
It is becoming more and more apparent that no one is to blame for everything that happens. So, if this is the case, how do we get ourselves in such turmoil if no one is responsible? Although this seems ridiculous, the use of “blame-shifting” has become the go-to way of justifying mistakes. When we have arguments or […]
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