The C.O.A.L. Method – 4 Quick and Easy Steps to Dealing with Children’s Negative Behaviors Guest Post By Jennifer Salama When it comes to parenting, emotions can run high. When children act out negatively, parents often become frustrated quickly and react by trying to fix the behavior immediately by yelling, punishing, etc. However, this approach […]
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. At Gentle East Martial Arts, it is even more essential that parents be involved as part of the team so we know what areas of their child’s […]
Restrictions stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic have led countless gyms across the country (and worldwide) to make significant changes to their operations. Even in areas where gyms are allowed in-person workouts, many people are still uncomfortable with the idea of sweating it out in large groups. In order to stay in business and keep their […]
Getting children to behave how we want them to is challenging. Even with the best of intentions, as parents, we often fall short when it comes to reinforcing our children’s positive behaviors while also reducing negative ones. By understanding reinforcement schedules and strategies for implementing them, we can create more positive behavior outcomes and improve […]
All parents want their children to exhibit positive behaviors that will help them transition smoothly through the different stages of childhood. And while parents often have the best intentions, they often don’t use the most effective discipline strategies to achieve that goal. Granted, all parents do their best based on their knowledge and experiences in […]
Becoming a parent is, for the most part, an exciting adventure to undertake. Along with this, however, comes enormous responsibility. And while most parents feel prepared, others may experience anxiety and uncertainty about how to begin this journey. But all parents strive to raise their children to the best of their ability with the information […]
Is it nature or is it nurturing? This is an age-old debate in the world of psychology and has been a source of controversy for decades. At some point, parents may have wondered of which one has most influenced their child’s personality traits, abilities, etc. And while psychologists and parenting experts have distinct beliefs, studies […]
Goal setting is a characteristic that significantly contributes to an individual achieving success in the future. Having the right mindset is crucial and encourages changes in our behaviors as we encounter different challenges. Since our mindset incorporates our own beliefs about the skills and abilities that we possess, we must have a growth mindset and […]
In today’s world, there is an overgrowing focus on “me” and less on “us.” This “all-about-me” emphasis has led to a lack of empathy, which, in turn, results in more and more conflict. The primary reason for this…people do not listen. Their focus is on their own agenda, and they are not open to really […]
Every child is born with their own unique way of interacting with the world. Some are flexible with change while others may experience stress when presented with new situations or a change in schedule. This is what is referred to as temperament. And while some temperaments are easier to handle than others, it is important […]