Teens Need Structure Too
Most often, when we think of implementing structure into our children’s lives, it is because we have a newborn that needs a feeding schedule, a toddler that needs a nap schedule, or a child that needs an activity schedule. When children become teens, they are often left to implement their schedules. And yes, they are […]
Parenting Styles | Implementing the Most Effective Methods
Becoming a parent is both an exciting and terrifying adventure to undertake. Along with the excitement comes an enormous amount of responsibility. While some feel prepared, others may experience anxiety and uncertainty about how to begin this journey. Either way, parents ultimately want to raise their children to the best of their ability. Knowledge of […]
Boredom – An Essential Ingredient for Creativity
Remember when you wished the weekend would last forever?Children’s boredom is growing day by day and will continue, especially as the rising monotony of each day brings about an increase in technology use to keep children occupied. What they should be doing, however, is embracing boredom and allowing their creative juices to flow.When we are bored, […]
Addressing Social Awareness & SupportPARENTING
“Beep, beep, beep,”The alarm clock rings, summoning the whole family to rise from their night of deep slumber.Time to greet the new day!the winters chill is back in the air this week, I look out from my window to see the birds dancing from treetop to ground to sky. Behind me, the sudden, rapid pitter […]
8 Martial Arts Benefits for Neurodivergent Children
Children of all ages can benefit from martial arts training. Studying any of the martial arts comes with a host of benefits that can improve kids’ physical and mental health. One of the things that we get asked about frequently is whether neurodivergent kids can take martial arts and how it benefits them. The good news […]
Balance Feels Best – Helping Children Neutralize Technology Overload
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 video chats, […]
How Parental Involvement Increases Child Success
As parents, we are an essential element to our children’s success in anything.The enthusiasm and support, or lack thereof, of a parent can make or break a child’s accomplishments. In our SKILLZ karate programs, it is even more essential that parents be involved as part of the teaching team since the SKILLZ system applies child […]
How To Manage Your Child’s Temperament
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, it is important […]
Punishment vs. Discipline
Good behavior is a learning process for children, and we are their road map.Children usually behave per their own emotions and impulses. At the same time, being a parent is also a learning process and sometimes we rely on our own emotions and impulses to teach. Usually, that means we divert directly to punishments when […]
5 Ways Martial Arts Can Help Your Child in School
Martial arts classes are popular with kids of all ages — and with their parents, too! While a lot of the focus is understandably on the ways that studying a martial art can help kids stay active and burn off excess energy, the mental benefits of martial arts for kids are undeniable.When kids study the […]