Realistic Behavioral Expectations What to Expect from 5- and 6-year old’s
Children between the ages of 4-6 years old are no longer “little kids.” They are in a very important transition in their lives. They have developed skills
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ENDORPHINS: The Key to Effort and Focus in Children and Teens
Endorphins are natural chemicals produced in the body to reduce pain and boost happiness. They are most often associated with exercise since the release of these “feel-good”
Realistic Behavioral Expectations What to Expect from 2-3 year old’s
Children between the ages of 2-3 are at a very unique growth period in their lives. They are growing at a rapid rate in all areas of
Training Time with your Karate Kid
You may hear me talking about practice time at home fairly often. This is because practicing can have a huge impact on a Karate Kid’s ability to
Fostering a Positive Growth Mindset
We all love to see our kids excel in everything they do. There is no doubt that when kids finally nail their kata, or fly across the
Summertime Parenting Tips
By now summer is in full swing and we hope that everyone is taking advantage of our summer camps here at Impact Martial Arts! If you are
OXYTOCIN: The Key To Positive Social Relationships in Children and Teens
Oxytocin has been dubbed the “love chemical.” It is the hormone that is released when we feel love and trust in relationships. For most people, they know
DOPAMINE: The Key to Increased Motivation and Focus in Children and Teens
Have you ever wondered why children and teens seem to be so addicted to their smartphones and other devices? Parents are frustrated with their children’s lack of
GAME-BASED LEARNING: The Benefits of Game-Based Learning for 4-6 year olds
When people generally think of “play” they think of fun and games…something simply for amusement and nothing more. However, there is a bigger, and more important, piece
GAME-BASED LEARNING: The Benefits of Game-Based Learning for 2-3 year olds
Play is often overlooked as a learning tool for children. Dictionarey.com defines play as “engaging in activity for enjoyment and recreation rather than a serious or practical
