These it seems that children are only interested in their video games, smartphones, and social media platforms. Parents may be frustrated with their children’s lack of motivation for and attention to other activities and could be at a loss about what to do. Usually, parents respond by taking devices away and punishing their children. And […]
Martial arts classes have a well-known benefit of helping children develop physical skills and improve discipline. For this reason, parents often enroll their children in some type of martial arts program in order to help their child achieve goals like these. And while attaining these goals is possible, parents often have unrealistic expectations of the […]
The hustle and bustle of the holiday season, this year, will be a little different but, no doubt, it will still exciting for our kids. While holiday parties may be missing from our typical December schedules, we shouldn’t let the pandemic stop the spirit of the season! Decorating the house, wrapping gifts, and baking goodies […]
As the song goes “It’s the most wonderful time of the year!” Holidays are a time for celebrations, togetherness, and relaxation. All the fun activities, shopping, and baking keep everyone busy. Along with the excitement comes a great deal of preparation and scheduling. As a result, it is easy for parents to get caught up […]
All children have their own unique way of interacting with the world around them. And while much of this is contributed by their temperaments, the amount of emotional nurturing plays a significant role. This essential piece is how attachment is formed. The emotional bond between a child and their parent lays the foundation for how […]
It seems that it’s becoming more and more prevalent for people to blame others when things go wrong, and that “blame-shifting” has become the go-to way of justifying mistakes. When we have arguments or conflicts with others, one of the major factors that lead to the inability for solutions to be reached easily is a […]
One of the biggest struggles in parenting is understanding why perfectly sweet and smart children can, in an instant, turn into the most difficult beings you’ve ever faced. It often seems as if a switch was flipped and chaos has been unleashed. This typically results in parents becoming frustrated with their children and disciplining them […]
All children act out from time to time. However, children with Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD), as defined by the Child Mind Institute, “have a well-established pattern of behavior problems that are more extreme than their peers.” Children with ODD display aggressive behaviors and have a hard time recognizing social cues. To diagnose patients, specialists assess […]
Oxytocin or the “love chemical” is released when we feel love. And while it is generally associated with the parent-child bond and more in-depth relationships, it also plays a significant role in making human connections. With all the stress and pressures of the world today, many children go through life feeling that they need to […]
Guest Blog by John Salama – Atlanta Taekwondo & Skillz We have all experienced, from time to time, that uneasy feeling you get when something doesn’t seem right. Often, we can’t put our finger on it, but we know that we feel bothered. For children, that uneasy feeling may show up as grumpiness or […]