Authentic confidence is quite different than external confidence! Let’s examine both types of confidence. External confidence is a perceived level of belief in yourself based upon what other people say about you. Examples of this type of confidence is when a parent or teacher provides praise. It involves external forces attempting to instill confidence in […]
When parents talk about courage, what comes to mind? Maybe you think of someone who has done something heroic, like rescuing a person from a burning building. While that is one type of courage, there are many other kinds. In this blog post, we will explore what courage is and why it is so important […]
Studies have shown that children who are well-disciplined tend to do better in school, be more successful when they enter the workforce and have a higher self-esteem. Parents are always looking for ways to help their kids develop self-discipline in a world where it is hard to find. Martial arts training can be the perfect […]
It is never too early to start teaching your child about self-defense and martial arts. The earlier you start, the better chance they have of learning the skills they need to protect themselves from bullies, older children that might take advantage of them, or someone who wants to hurt them. Martial arts teaches kids discipline […]
One important skill to teach your child is how to be extra-extraordinary rather than ordinary. An ordinary person learns to follow the crowd even when the individual know it is not the proper thing to do. An extra-extraordinary person stands behind the beliefs they have developed and resists following the crowd. An ordinary child is […]
One of the things that I hear a lot from parents is that their kids are acting up in school. They have outbursts during class or simply don’t listen to their teachers. That affects their grades – and their parent’s peace of mind. If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone. You’ll be happy to learn […]
Almost everyone knows that participating in martial arts classes provides an aerobic workout. What might surprise you is that it tones muscles too. A lot of people associate muscle toning wtih lifting weights or – in the case of abdominal muscles – doing planks. And sometimes they make the mistake of thinking that studying martial […]
Let’s face it. Conflict is hard and is bound to happen no matter what ground rules are put into place. Where 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 why conflict resolution […]
The past year and a half of school have been such a tumultuous ride. From school closures to virtual classes to partial reopening, it seems as if our children have experienced every out-of-the-norm scenario we could come up with. Although, the goal was to keep them safe, children’s development took a significant hit. We’ve see […]
Healthy brain development is one of the most important aspects of childhood development. More specifically, the first few years of life are a significant time for this because synaptic connections are at a peak level. This is the time when positive and nurturing experiences are vital so that the brain can form strong networks that […]
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