Preparing Children to Return to School A Developmental Approach As we continue through the current pandemic and re-opening efforts show real challenges, school districts everywhere are trying to devise the best plans for children, teachers, and staff to return. And while there will be no perfect solution for each family, parents must consider all the […]
THE WINNING EDGE What do Walt Disney, Oprah Winfrey, Tyler Perry, JK Rowling and Steve Jobs all have in common? They all bombed “big time” before becoming MEGA successful. Walt Disney was fired because his boss felt he lacked imagination, can you imagine that? Oprah Winfrey was sexually abused and became pregnant at 14. Tyler […]
It’s Okay To Fail Over time we have evolved into a society that has become afraid of the word “failure.” Somewhere along the way losing became a dirty word. Many educated individuals decided that removing competition would somehow raise the self-esteem of children. After all, who wants to see sweet, innocent children crying or upset? […]
Not many people enjoy being challenged and stretched. Whether you’re an adult or child, most people are simply not fond of being challenged. Most of us prefer when things roll smoothly and we’re familiar with our tasks. Unfortunately, when we’re comfortable we’re on autopilot and when we’re on autopilot, we’re not growing. “If there is […]
Martial Arts – The Art of Peace For years, martial arts has gotten a bad reputation because people feel that it encourages violence, especially in children. And yes, it sounds like a paradox that something that teaches “fighting” can actually make people less aggressive. However, what most people don’t know is that martial arts is […]