Ideas To Encourage Schoolroom Participation We all remember the different types of kids in our childhood schoolrooms. Some kids were super loud and funny. Others were smart and brainy. Some were athletic and popular, and others were painfully shy. We all probably remember, for better or for worse, where we fell in that schoolroom continuum. Now you’re a parent, and perhaps you have one of those painfully shy children as your very own. What’s the best way to help your child bloom and participate in class? Here are some things to remember. Give It Time If you have young kids who are just beginni ..read more

Giving your child the courage to speak up for himself, ask questions in school and be engaged is key to his development. Children who ask questions in class are perceived as smarter than children who linger in the background, and are often given more challenging work, giving them an academic boost. There are several ways that you can give your child this confidence boost, and understanding them will help you to give him the courage he needs in class. Talk to Your Child Set aside a time each day to talk to your child. Ask him how his day went, and don’t accept a simple “good,” as an answer. Hav ..read more

Recently at the VMAs, the pop-singer Pink used her acceptance speech as a platform to address the insecurities that she’d heard from her six-year-old daughter. Her daughter felt she was ugly because she thought she looked like a boy with long hair. Because she’s so young, it’s easy to see how these insecurities could be attributed to bullying. Pink explained to her child that she’d faced criticism herself for being too masculine and did not let it deter her from becoming successful. She proceeded to show her daughter iconic celebrities that were considered odd and had endured the same criticis ..read more

When you are looking for a great family activity, it is important to make sure you are choosing an activity that will entertain everyone of all ages. Great family activities are those that add to family fitness. Finding a sport that everyone can enjoy can be a difficult task at times. However, Martial arts are a great activity that can add to your family fitness. Here are nine reasons why this is the perfect family activity. Setting goals with your family is healthy Advancing in martial arts, like karate and judo, is one of the best parts of going to lesson after lesson. Getting all the way to ..read more

Discipline may not be the simplest lesson to learn because it can feel like one is bound to limitations. People have a hard time understanding boundaries, but it is a vital lesson parents around the world have forgotten to pass down, which some say has led to an anti-social generation. You might be surprised, but one of the benefits of martial arts is passing down this particular lesson though there are other reasons why you should invest in this self-defense art form.  How Self-Defense Improves Self-Control  Self-defense classes or combat-training relies on your ability to gain cont ..read more

Bullying is a growing problem for children. For the child being bullied, it can destroy their self-confidence and self-esteem and negatively impact their view of the world. It can have negative consequences for the bully as well. Plus, bullies often have serious problems with self-control that need to be addressed. Practicing martial arts can help both the child being bullied and the bully to improve their quality of life and become more successful in their social, educational and professional lives. Getting training in self-defense can help children develop confidence, discipline, self-contro ..read more

As parents, we want our children to become the best versions of themselves. We want them to be able to navigate a tumultuous world with ease and grace. We need them to have the mental capability to assess situations and come up with effective solutions.  It’s also simply imperative for them to have the emotional control to interact well with others and harness an inner calm; and, additionally, we are desperate for our children to discover how to best control, nurture, and challenge their bodies.  Emotionally, spiritually, physically, and mentally, we want and need our children to thr ..read more

Martial arts has long been known for its practice of honing and training the mind and body into one. Various styles, such as karate or taekwondo, train body and mind so the practitioner can become a stronger, healthier version of themselves. There are many benefits in enrolling your child in karate, judo, or taekwondo. This article will highlight the importance of exercise and what karate or taekwondo can do in your child’s development.  The Importance of Exercise  Children and exercise, in whatever form, should go hand in hand. They are like small bodies of energy that want to explo ..read more

Martial arts are traditions and systems of combat practices, and people get involved in them for a variety of reasons: self-defense, military and law enforcement use, mental and spiritual development, or even purely for entertainment purposes. They provide more than just a method of defense, an outlet for physical fitness, or fun. It’s also about respect: respect for self and respect for others.  The use of manners is pretty ingrained into most adults. But for kids, manners are still a learning process. They don’t always remember what to do, when to do it, or how to do it. Parents get bus ..read more

Ideas To Encourage Schoolroom Participation  We all remember the different types of kids in our childhood schoolrooms. Some kids were super loud and funny. Others were smart and brainy. Some were athletic and popular, and others were painfully shy. We all probably remember, for better or for worse, where we fell in that schoolroom continuum.  Now you’re a parent, and perhaps you have one of those painfully shy children as your very own. What’s the best way to help your child bloom and participate in class? Here are some things to remember.  Give It Time  If you have young k ..read more