Parents everywhere want their children to achieve success. This is usually defined by fulfilling societal norms, whether in terms of grades, athletic abilities, or something else. And the push to accomplish these things first is putting pressure on children and parents as well. Comparisons are fueling the expectation for children to develop at a specific…
For years, parents and children have been faced with the dreaded summer slide, a time when the school year ends and summer learning loss begins. Additionally, the reality of this being the first school year mostly “out” of COVID is that children’s cognitive performance has decreased earlier than usual. To counteract this, it’s essential that…
In recent years, parenting has undergone a shift and has become hyper-focused on the child. And while care, attention, and love are necessary for forming healthy attachments and helping children reach developmental milestones, an over-protective or coddling type approach can also hinder them. Rest assured, this parenting tactic comes from a place of love but…
We live in a competitive world and most parents would jump at the chance to give their child every advantage imaginable. The world can also be unkind and, as parents, we feel a need to protect our children from everything possible. And yes, parents are supposed to help and protect their children, but when does…
As we return to general normalcy after a long-run pandemic, people of all ages are still searching for ways to keep ourselves mentally and emotionally in check. For teens, this has been an even more difficult feat. Adolescence is already fraught with stress and moodiness but adding in the social isolation and fear have led…
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…
“Well…somebody did it!” Raise your hand if you’ve ever heard that from a boss, former teachers, or your own parents when you were a kid! The use of “blame-shifting” is the go-to way for some children and adults to justify mistakes. When we have arguments or conflict with others, one of the major contributing factors…
Every New Years Day, people from all walks of life choose to set goals for the new year ahead and set their sights on anything from working out daily to saving money to losing weight. Our society knows how to dream big! However, when big dreams aren’t broken down into smaller, achievable goals, failure often…
Have you ever had a teacher, coach or mentor that inspired you to the very core? One that cheered you on to achieving your big dreams and goals with the biggest heart, joy and fire? Each and every day, our team of Instructors and Coaches serve our community knowing full well that our purpose is…
There’s no denying that advancements in technology have made our lives easier. We can work from home, shop online, and watch newly released movies, among many other things, all without leaving the couch. And while this saves us travel time and hassle, it can lead to unexpected health consequences. The reason is that we are…