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Being a nurturing parent means adjusting your child’s behaviors, not trying to change them. In other words, change the behavior, not the child.   Let them Know that Mistakes are Okay   I get excited when my son makes a mistake because it gives me the opportunity to teach him, which is what parenting is […]

This month your child will be studying the character word: TRUSTWORTHY. People that are trustworthy have a reputation for being honest, responsible, and reliable. When a child is considered trustworthy, there are many benefits. People tend to treat trustworthy children better and provide them with more opportunities from learning to leading which consistently increases the […]

Be the parent your child needs you to be. They need you to be in their world. That means interacting and playing with them on their level to prompt them through the tasks and chores they don’t want to do.  Here are some tips and examples on using effectively using edutainment with your child. Practice […]

How can you set your child up for daily success?  One of the most effective ways to do this is to focus on prompting instead of punishment.  Here’s what you need about prompting your child toward good behavior and decisions: Friendly Competition One of the ways to prompt your child toward good behavior is to […]

by Melody Johnson Take a few extra seconds when responding to poor behavior. This demonstrates compassion, empathy, and self-control on your part. Sometimes all you need to do is think about responding in the most patient manner to help re-direct your child. A few seconds can make a big difference. Ask, Listen, Explain Patience helps […]

by Melody Johnson Do you ever feel like you can read your child’s mind?  You know what they are going to do or say next because they have had the same reaction before?  This is attunement.  Improving your attunement skills will allow you to create a more patient and understanding relationship with your child. Modify […]

by Melody Johnson, Parent Skillz One of the most important things that you can do as a parent is establish a connection with your child. In fact, children need connection more than anything else. Here are a few ways that you can begin to build a great connection with your child: Daily Interactions: Make one-on-one […]

by Melody Johnson Kids are not naturally self-motivated. When your child’s mindset is not in the right place, even the most fun activities can be a struggle to get to. With that said, here are some strategies to help you work around lack of motivation when trying to get your kid to class. Be attentive […]

By LifeSkillz expert Melody Johnson 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 […]

Martial Arts tournaments can be a fun and exciting way to demonstrate your skills but also grow your physical and mental skills too! Tournaments are like performances for martial arts. The best performers tend to take home the most trophies. This means that competitors have to learn to cope with performance anxieties, fear and self-doubts […]