Category: Character Development

100 One-liners to Parent with Emotional Intelligence Which is your Favorite?  “It’s okay to feel sad/angry/frustrated. Let’s talk about it.” “I understand how you feel. How can I help?” “I’m proud of you for expressing your emotions.” “Let’s take a deep breath and try to calm down.” “What do you think we can do to […]

Blog post Outline: Introduction The Freedom Responsibility Model: What is it? Why is it Important to Teach Children the Freedom Responsibility Model at a Young Age? The Consequences of Not Teaching Children About the Freedom Responsibility Model How to Teach Your Child the Freedom Responsibility Model Conclusion 1. INTRODUCTION Parenting is one of the most […]

Psychologists believe that by the age of seven, most of our patterns of behavior, our beliefs, and our habits are formed. These beliefs are molded by the significant people in our life, especially our mother and father.  When we encounter obstacles in life, it usually means our habits of behavior are being challenged. Having a […]

Parenting a Growth Mindset Do you have children in your care that easily give up when learning a new skill? Have you noticed children who get overly frustrated if they don’t see success come easy to them? What we are really asking here is if the children have a growth or a fixed mindset. Most people think […]

Every child has unlimited potential.   Just think about it: Every single one of us was once a child with our entire lives ahead of us. We all have the ability to dream big and see the world through endless possibilities.    However, too often, children lose sight of their own greatness. They allow other […]

Good Role Modeling, Resilience & Setting Goals It can be tough to know how to help our children become successful leaders. By encouraging them to engage in these three specific habits. Being a good role model, resilient, and setting goals- we can give them the foundation they need to succeed. These habits are essential for […]

The Leadership Program at TopKick Martial Arts Teaches Kids the 3 Skills of Confident Communication We all know that communication is important, but did you know that there are three specific skills that confident communicators use? At Mastery Martial Arts, our leadership program helps children become aware of and practice these important skills. Keep reading […]

Martial Arts: The Effective After School Program 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 […]

Good Role Modeling, Resilience & Setting Goals   It can be tough to know how to help our children become successful leaders. By encouraging them to engage in these three specific habits. Being a good role model, resilient, and setting goals- we can give them the foundation they need to succeed. These habits are essential […]

TopKick Instructors are Experts in Bringing out the Best in our Students. At TopKick Martial Arts,  we understand that everyone learns differently. That’s why our certified instructors are trained to identify and work with our students in their best learning modality. Whether you’re a visual learner who needs to see the techniques demonstrated or an […]

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 […]

It’s time to talk about our second core tenet, and it’s an important one. It can be hard to teach kids about the importance of honor. Every day, they see celebrities and other public figures behaving dishonorably – and if you want your child to learn why integrity matters, then signing them up for a […]

Martial arts instructors talk about core tenets – things that dictate our behavior inside and outside of class. These are things that we teach our students. Their value goes far beyond martial arts instruction. In other words, these are life skills. There are five core tenets that our students learn. In this email, I’ll explain […]