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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 oxytocin as a significant part of the parent-child bonding process. However, it is also very important in overall human relationships and is considered our “social glue.” The release […]

As parents, we want what’s best for our children. The reality is that today’s children are pushed to their limits with extra-curricular activities by well-meaning parents. With that said, we’ve put together some details about how over-committing children are retroactive for their development. For starters, let’s look at why we tend to over-commit our children: […]

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 attention and motivation but what do their devices have to do with this? The answer is found in science! Often referred to as the “motivator molecule,” dopamine is […]

Good behavior is a learning process for children, and we are their roadmap. Children usually behave per their own emotions and impulses. At the same time, being a parent is also a learning process and sometimes we rely on our own emotions and impulses to teach. Usually, that means we divert directly to punishments when […]

Have you ever had that friend that asked: “Why is your son/daughter in martial arts?” We are sure you have. We are also sure that you were able to provide a great answer to that question. We were recently asked that question as well! Before we replied, we knew we really wanted to get to […]

Maybe you’re still not sure that studying martial arts is right for your child. That’s okay. We understand. There are lots of activities to choose from, and you want to pick the best. Of course, we’re biased. We started studying martial arts when we were very young, and we know first hand that martial arts […]

Kids come in all shapes and sizes. Some kids seem to come out of the womb with natural grace and athletic ability. They run before they can walk! Other kids struggle with physical coordination and athletics. Anything they achieve in terms of physical fitness comes at a cost. They must work hard to improve. Because […]

It’s amazing to us that so many activities separate boys and girls. Admittedly, there are some benefits to single-sex activities, but later in life, we all need to know how to interact with one another. One question we get frequently from parents has to do with gender. They want to know if girls and boys […]

We hear it all the time. A parent walks into our school to meet with us, and the first question they ask is this: Will my child get hurt doing martial arts? It’s a good question to ask – an important one. Injuries are part of life, but that doesn’t mean that parents are lining […]

Every parent wants to keep their children safe. We watch the news and it can seem like the world is nothing but danger. We worry that our kids are vulnerable, and we wonder what we can do to keep them from being hurt or taken advantage of. One risk that kids face is stranger danger. […]