Although Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is such a prevalent diagnosis, there are still many misconceptions surrounding it. People often assume that ADHD results from poor parenting, laziness, or some learning disorder. And with these assumptions come a wide range of approaches to “fix” the problem. However, with the lack of proper understanding of this disorder, […]
As hectic as life is most days, parents are often more concerned with getting everything done instead of strategically planning out their day so that it is predictable for their children. Knowing what activities to expect each day and knowing how parents will respond at the moment is critical in helping children feel safe. The […]
Parents have always served as the first, and typically, the most important role model for their children, even though family members, teachers, and coaches have a significant impact on a child’s development as well. However, in the wake of the pandemic, these people have had less of a presence in children’s lives which ultimately left […]
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 […]
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 […]
Stress is a significant part of our lives today. And while we all experience it, children and teens have a more difficult time managing it. Academic pressure, social tensions, family stressors, etc. all impact a young person’s mental well-being. For this reason, it’s important for parents to help their children develop coping skills by guiding […]
Hey, ask Steve here. And Hey, so what are the three things that you need? If you’re looking to start martial Arts after 35 years old? Well, I’m not going to go over three things you need. I’m going to go for the Three things. You don’t need. Two things you don’t need and the […]
Hey, friends. Hey, Steve here. I’m just getting my shoes on, getting ready to go for a walk. And so I want to just quickly jump on here, create this video for you, and share with you what I believe truly is the number one key, the secret sauce, the magic ingredient, the code, the […]
How can you set your child up for daily success? One of the most effective ways to do this is to focus on prompting instead of punishment. Here’s what you need about prompting your child toward good behavior and decisions: 1. Friendly Competition One of the ways to prompt your child toward good behavior is […]
Be the parent your child needs you to be. They need you to be in their world. That means interacting and playing with them on their level to prompt them through the tasks and chores they don’t want to do. Here are some tips and examples on using effectively using edutainment with your child. 1. […]
One of the most important things that you can do as a parent is establish a connection with your child. In fact, children need connection more than anything else. Here are a few ways that you can begin to build a great connection with your child: Daily Interactions: 1. Make one-on-one connections with your child. […]
Wrestling is an Olympic sport that involves a fight between two competitors, in which one of them tries to throw the other to the ground. The goal is to keep your opponent down and score according to certain rules. In a narrow sense, wrestling is a sports fight between two fighters who aim to knock […]
In a culture that celebrates violence in everything ,from music to video games, movies and television shows, the idea of enrolling your child in a martial arts club may seem like a part of this same trend. Martial arts, as a major part of action films, were presented as the pinnacle of bullying and violence. […]
There are many ways children benefit from practicing martial arts, and only some of them are physical. This time, we will focus on the psychological and social value the practice of martial arts brings. This list is in no particular order, nor does it fully capture the importance of such activities in the life of […]
Okay, so it is your first time here? So what? Welcome. You’re a bit nervous? Again, so what? It is as normal as it is unnecessary. Anxious about more experienced members judging your lack of skill? Trust us, it won’t happen. We were all once in your place, and the community that showed us that […]
Brazilian jiu jitsu is a world-renowned sport with an increasing number of people participating. Different types of people, with different professions and life choices are becoming more and more involved in this sport, which is becoming a phenomenon. Through popularization of it, everyone benefits, and jiu jitsu becomes a movement that serves people and brings […]