As parents, we want what’s best for our children. The reality is that today’s children are pushed to their limits with extra-curricular activities by well-meaning parents. With that said, we’ve put together some details about how over-committing children are retroactive for their development. For starters, let’s look at why we tend to over-commit our […]
Does your 3-6 year old have a hard time making good decisions? That’s OK! Often the children in this age group may find it difficult to follow the rules. The good news is that they are not doing this on purpose. After years of working with this age group and observing the emotional and […]
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 […]
The Holiday’s Are Here! As we continue into the remainder of the holiday’s for 2017 we are sure that, at some point, your ninja may miss a few classes or go on a super special holiday trip! With all the different things you parents will be juggling this year, we thought it would be appropriate […]
Our goal here at ACT SKILLZ is to help every ninja become a better version of themselves! We use the latest technology and curriculum backed by years of research and development via our SKILLZ children’s curriculum to assist us in accomplishing our goal. We are also driven to go above and beyond to open our […]
Kids are not naturally self-motivated. When your child’s mindset is not in the right place, even the most fun activities can be a struggle to get to. With that said, here are some strategies to help you work around lack of motivation when trying to get your kid to class. Be attentive to what your […]
As parents, we want what’s best for our children, and we also want our children to give it their best when they participate in extra-curricular sports and activities. The problem is, we sometimes get caught up in our desire to see our children perform well and we speak up at the wrong times. With that […]
Cyberbullying is bullying that takes place using electronic technology and platforms. Electronic technology platforms include smart phones, tablets, computers and platforms may include social media and chat rooms like Facebook, Instagram, Snap Chat, etc. Examples of cyberbullying include: Mean Text Messages or Emails Rumors sent by email or posted on social media sites Embarrassing […]