I’m the eldest son of my family. I have a little brother, but I also had the benefit of a “big brother”. It wasn’t a formal program, but rather my cousin, about 10 years my senior, who came to save me from my parents sometimes. Not that I needed saving, but every kid needs time […]
It is in our nature as parents to protect our children, but that protection can sometimes serve as a double edged sword. Try as we might, we can’t always be there. Sooner or later our child(ren) will find themselve(s) in a situation where they are challenged, and we have to hope the skills and the […]
Parents, Have you ever wondered whether or not you are doing it right, or doubted that you are for that matter? There isn’t a book for this parenting thing. Well, there are, but the ones I have read didn’t cover everything. Doubting yourself, wondering if you are doing it right, in my opinion, both are […]
Every year, the American Heart Association celebrates Heart Month to raise awareness about heart disease and heart health. What you may not know is that martial arts are great for the heart. In fact, the cardiac benefits of martial arts give a whole new meaning to the idea of cardiovascular fitness. With that in mind, […]
Grade school can be quite the experience for any child. It is a place where a child not only learns academically but one where a child must learn to socialize and function in the world. Unfortunately, there are a lot of negative experiences that a child may have when going through school. Whatever those experiences […]