Parenting can be tough and, in today’s world, some of the most important aspects of parenting get forgotten. Days are long and schedules are busy. Before we know it, children are grown and out of the house. And, unfortunately, a lot of times parent-child relationships are strained. In our fast-paced society, it never seems […]
Before we begin, I want you to remember a time one of the instructors walked a crying student off the mat. Remember the ice pack they placed on the student’s knee and had them count to 10? Do you remember how the student returned to class with a smile on their face?! How about […]
Healthy, balanced diets are not only good for children’s physical development but also for their intellectual development. “We are, quite literally, what we eat,” says Roxanne Sukol, MD, preventive medicine specialist at Cleveland Clinic’s Wellness Institute. “When we eat real food that nourishes us, it becomes the protein-building blocks, enzymes, brain tissue, and neurotransmitters that […]
Unless you’re a Yogi, your stretching routine is most likely minimal, at best. The focus in most sports and workouts is cardio and strength building, and this is great until you become so tight that your range of motion decreases. Medicinenet.com defines range of motion as “the full movement potential of a joint, usually its […]
How to Raise a Food Ninja The Importance of Healthy Food Choices on Children’s Physical Development Nearly all parents understand the importance of a balanced diet to a child’s physical growth and development. Protein, complex carbohydrates, fruits, and vegetables are essential to a child’s growth. These foods contain important nutrients and are key […]
Most parents would agree that mealtime is one of the most challenging parts of parenting. Not only do conflicting schedules, children’s activities, and different food preferences make mealtime frustrating, trying to incorporate “healthy” choices adds another level of hectic to their lives. So, what happens? They opt for convenience foods and takeout. In the moment, […]
“Be as consistent as possible regardless of your mood.” When it comes to parenting, it is important to have CONSISTENCY. The problem is, being consistent is hard. However, children need to be able to count on you not to ‘lose it’ if they make a simple mistake, and that you will still be loving […]
Is Testing Coming Up Soon? Testing is an amazing opportunity to help children learn that accomplishing goals is FUN! Our ninjas work hard all cycle long and earning a new belt at the end is an exciting achievement. Sometimes though, we may get a great score but not the “perfect” score we were […]
When it comes to parenting, it is important to parent with ADAPTABILITY. This includes avoiding the mindset that there is a ‘one-size-fits-all’ technique that applies to every behavioral situation. So, what does it mean to parent with ADAPATABILITY? It means to parent based on the situation at hand and your child’s temperament and […]
Parents and teachers both overwhelmingly agree that self-discipline is one of the most important skills anyone can have, yet relatively few believe they’ve been successful at helping their own children demonstrate it. However, it goes without saying that children can and will learn self-discipline. Here is a guideline regarding children and self-discipline based on […]