“If a child can’t learn the way we teach, maybe we should teach the way they learn.” ~Ignacio Estrada Has your child ever struggled with seeing something through? Perhaps going to school or an extracurricular activity at times proves to be a challenge. Or they struggle to finish a project in the classroom or at […]
“If a child can’t learn the way we teach, maybe we should teach the way they learn.” ~Ignacio Estrada Coming into the home stretch of this academic year for so many kiddos, it is no secret that keeping eyes on, ears on and bodies steady is a challenge for many! As children look forward to […]
“If a child can’t learn the way we teach, maybe we should teach the way they learn.” ~Ignacio Estrada It goes without saying that each and every one of us have our good days and our tough days. Especially as we approach the end of the school year, for so many of our kiddos, making […]
“If a child can’t learn the way we teach, maybe we should teach the way they learn.” ~Ignacio Estrada First day of SKILLZ Ninja School… The day is finally here! Stepping through the front door, I’m greeted with the sound of laughter, smiling faces and abundant happy cheers. All around me is joy, of this there […]
We live in a very competitive world and most parents would jump at the chance to give their child every advantage imaginable. The world can also be unkind and, as parents, we feel a need to protect our children from everything possible. Yes, parents are supposed to help and protect their children, but when does […]
Choosing a martial arts school has always been a guessing game for most parents. Unless they have previous experience, to them, any style is coined “karate” so deciding on the best place is purely a guess. Parents generally look for a school that teaches punching and kicking, emphasizes discipline, and builds confidence. And while many […]
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. In SKILLZ martial arts, it is even more essential that parents be involved as part of the teaching team since the SKILLZ system applies child development […]
“Give me the book!” The demand for one of his brother’s books rang through the house as my youngest child hit his breaking point. It had been a very big first day back into our usual routine following a weeks long vacation. To say that we were all ready for a good nights rest to […]
Welcome Spring! The joyful promise of new beginnings is once again upon us! Outside our front doors the clear blue skies with warm, golden sunshine, emerging green grass, budding trees and blossoms all welcome us to a new season of play, joy, fun, laughter and precious memories just waiting to be made. Spring is such […]
“It’s here, it’s here! The day is FINALLY HERE!!!” Stumbling out of his bedroom at full speed ahead, my youngest son burst into my bedroom to announce that packing day for our big road trip adventure had finally arrived! The patience of my spirited six-year-old had been wearing thin for days as the anticipation of […]