In the whirlwind of daily life, keeping our kids focused can feel like trying to calm a storm with a whisper. Between schoolwork, hobbies, and the digital world tugging at their attention, it’s a wonder they concentrate at all. Yet, as parents and guardians, we know the importance of nurturing this skill for their academic […]
Are you or your child intrigued by martial arts? Literature is a fantastic way to explore this discipline. Today, we delve into a selection of martial arts-themed books perfect for readers of all ages. Not just stories, these books are tools to inspire discipline, respect, and a love for martial arts. Each book complements the […]
For many parents, introducing their child to martial arts is an exciting yet uncertain journey. It’s an opportunity to instill discipline, confidence, and physical fitness in their kids. Understanding what happens in a martial arts class can help you prepare your child for this new experience and ensure they get the most out of it. […]
As parents, we continually explore ways to enhance our children’s academic performance. Surprisingly, the solution might not always lie within the classroom. Martial arts, a physical discipline rooted in centuries of tradition, has shown remarkable benefits in this regard. This article explores how martial arts can positively impact your child’s academic life, offering a unique […]
Winter Warriors: Keeping Kids Active with Indoor Martial Arts Fun As winter wraps its chilly arms around us, the opportunities for children to play and stay active outdoors dwindle. However, the colder months shouldn’t be a time for hibernation, especially for young, energetic minds and bodies. Martial arts, with its unique blend of physical exercise, […]
As parents, we all want to see our children grow strong, healthy, and full of energy. This is especially true for young martial artists who need the right fuel to power their training and development. In this guide, we’ll dive into some delicious and nutritious food options that are perfect for budding martial artists. The […]
Screens are everywhere these days. From phones to tablets to TVs, digital devices are dominating kids’ attention. While technology can be useful in moderation, excessive screen time is linked to multiple issues like attention problems, sleep disruption, and more. The lure of games, videos, and social media makes it hard for kids to detach. But […]
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, they often don’t use the most effective discipline strategies to achieve that goal. And granted, parents do their best to implement the knowledge and experiences that […]
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 […]
Parenting can be one of the most rewarding responsibilities we ever take on. With that, however, comes the ups and downs of getting children to comply with what we say while being pulled in a thousand different directions. It’s no wonder why parents often resort to yelling when begging and threats are no longer effective. […]
Adolescence has always been a challenging time for parents and teens to get through. Typically, this is because adults feel teens are lazy and/or out of control. However, these behaviors are usually present because teens feel uninspired and lack the right motivation in their lives. And while the development of the brain hasn’t changed, the […]
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. In SKILLZ martial arts, it is even more essential that parents be involved as part of the teaching team since the SKILLZ system applies child development and […]
Learning is a big part of child development and how children learn things is dependent on a variety of factors. Much of the time, observational learning contributes to how children learn information and behaviors. This type of social learning can be greatly influential because of the role that mirror neurons play in learning. Providing children […]
Every child is born with their own unique way of interacting with the world. Some are flexible in the midst of change while others may experience stress when presented with new situations or a change in schedule. This is what is referred to as temperament. And while some temperaments are easier to handle then others, […]
As we continue to navigate the unchartered waters of the current pandemic, many are looking to the future and what it holds. And while it’s hard to predict how long our current daily life modifications will last, what we do know is that the experience of this trauma will have personal changes that could last […]
We live in a competitive world and most parents would jump at the chance to give their child every advantage imaginable. The world can also be unkind and, as parents, we feel a need to protect our children from everything possible. And yes, parents are supposed to help and protect their children but when does […]
The news can be full of scary stories and information, especially for children. Our current situation has brought about even more concern for everyone in the world. If adults are feeling panicked, imagine how children must be feeling. And no matter the age, children can be emotionally affected by the news and begin feeling anxious […]
Let’s face it, conflict is hard and is bound to happen no matter what ground rules are put into place. Whether 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 […]
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 improve the parent-child […]
Choosing a martial arts school has always been a guessing game for most parents. Unless they have prior experience, to them, any style is coined “karate” so deciding on the best place is purely a guess. Parents generally look for a school that teaches punching and kicking, emphasizes discipline, and builds confidence. And while many […]
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 […]
As digital learning has become a widely preferred alternative for school, children everywhere are now “required” to be on devices in the wake of the pandemic. This is quite a change from the screen time limits that parents have attempted to enforce for years. Now, allotting time for school online, connecting with distant relatives via […]
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 parent lays the foundation for how […]
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 […]
Children of all ages are spending more and more time on devices. Online schoolwork and staying connected to family members are positive ways children can use technology. And while video games and social media apps are ways for children to connect and “play” with friends, these platforms are also a breeding ground for inappropriate content […]
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