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How to Help Your Child Attach Positive Emotions to Negative Experiences As parents, we want nothing more than for our children to be happy and successful in life. But unfortunately, negative experiences are inevitable. It’s important to remember that these experiences can actually be beneficial for our children if we help them attach positive emotions […]

PARENTS, BE AWARE OF YOUR LANGUAGE You might not realize it, but your children are soaking up your beliefs like a sponge. Every time you say something, they’re taking mental note of what you believe and how you feel about things. This is why it’s so important to be careful about what you say in […]

AS PARENTS, EDUCATORS, AND ROLE MODELS, IT IS OUR RESPONSIBILITY TO HELP CHILDREN DEVELOP EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE. Emotional intelligence is one of the most important skills that we can teach our children. It involves the ability to understand and regulate emotions, and to interact effectively with others. Here are ten steps that you can take to […]

A parent’s work schedule never really syncs up perfectly with his/her child’s school schedule. As school lets out for the day, parents are usually wondering what options are in place for them to place their children in until they are out of work. Plus, they want to be able to put their children in programs […]

How to Avoid Being a Victim of Bullying Bullying has become an epidemic in recent years. Yes, there have always been bullies, and yes, those bullies have always caused serious and lasting damage to their victims; however, bullying in the 21st century has changed – and not for the better. According to Pacer’s National Bullying […]

As people grow older, they begin to find ways to be more productive and make use of their time. For senior citizens, in particular, they find that there is even more time they need to utilize and want to do so effectively. Many will go out and find other jobs while others will pursue hobbies […]

Every year, the American Heart Association celebrates Heart Month to raise awareness about heart disease and heart health. What you may not know is that martial arts are great for the heart. In fact, the cardiac benefits of martial arts give a whole new meaning to the idea of cardiovascular fitness. With that in mind, […]

Grade school can be quite the experience for any child. It is a place where a child not only learns academically but one where a child must learn to socialize and function in the world. Unfortunately, there are a lot of negative experiences that a child may have when going through school. Whatever those experiences […]

Take fitness kickboxing with us, and you’ll benefit from improvements to your health, including: Lower blood pressure and cholesterol Lower risk of heart disease Stronger lungs Toned muscles A leaner body Stronger sex drive You’ll also reap mental and emotional benefits, such as: Reduced stress Improved self-esteem and self-confidence The ability to defend yourself Reduced […]

Today I want to talk to you about another question that I get all the time. This one most frequently comes from women, although men sometimes ask it too. Here it is: Will kickboxing classes give me bulky muscles? It’s a good question. Kickboxing is unquestionably an intense workout and intense workouts do sometimes bulk […]