Sometimes I can’t help but laugh when I hear people talk about teens. Although the teenage brain is still developing and it’s not uncommon for them to make really poor decisions, they are the smartest age group. Yes, they are smarter than most adults! A teen may be a child at heart, but their critical […]
Happiness is a crucial part of life, but it’s not always simple for some children, teens, or parents to find. Parents take different approaches in order make their kids happy. Some seek ways that can make kids feel fulfilled, satisfied or just entertained. Other people believe that just positive thinking will bring kids joy; while […]
While fear can be helpful in some situations, such as motivating us to stay safe, it can also hold us back from reaching our full potential. To go after our dreams, we’ll have to face our fears. But, first we should investigate further to fully understand… What is Fear? Most would say it’s the feeling […]
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 […]
Programs for children are all around us. From day care centers to recreational sports and everything in between, options for parents to choose from are abounding. And although parents want what is best for their children, they often aren’t aware of the notable distinctions between the programs they are considering. To get the most out […]
Adaptability is about how you respond to your child, especially when things do not go as planned. Your child will have a variety of great days, bad days, and everything in between. Here are a few ways you can apply adaptability to your parenting and keep your child motivated: Intrinsic Motivation Choices What do you […]
Children and teens 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 to begin […]
How can you set your child up for daily success? One of the most effective ways to do this is to focus on prompting instead of punishment. Here’s what you need about prompting your child toward good behavior and decisions: 1. Friendly Competition One of the ways to prompt your child toward good behavior is […]
Which scary scenario are you agonizing over the most? Fear Of: Getting sick from Covid Your child being able to stay masked Other kids keeping their mask on Administrators enforcing the mask mandate Kids ability to hear and communicate and behave with a mask on Getting childcare after a sudden school closing or quarantine Getting […]
Parents are an essential element to their child’s success in anything. The enthusiasm and support, or lack thereof, of a parent can make or break a child’s accomplishments. At LIFE SKILL martial arts, it is even more essential that parents be involved as part of the teaching team since the LIFE SKILL system applies child […]
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