In a world that highly values the traits of extroverted individuals, shy children are often assumed to have something wrong that needs to be fixed. However, shyness is simply a personality trait that is part of their temperament. Children are born with unique personalities, although the environment can play a significant role in how these […]
“Today you are You, that is truer than true. There is no one alive who is Youer than You.” Dr. Seuss “You just don’t understand!” Oh, but we do, dear teen! The emotional and social roller coaster ride this stage of development brings about is not easily forgotten by any adult who remembers their […]
“Today you are You, that is truer than true. There is no one alive who is Youer than You.” Dr. Seuss “It’s happening!” Once upon a time, us parents all found ourselves smack dab in the middle of one of the hardest seasons of our young lives… the teenage years. From physical changes to […]
“Today you are You, that is truer than true. There is no one alive who is Youer than You.” Dr. Seuss “I am strong. I am brave. I can do this!” The “Golden Years”, as we discussed last week, are a season within adolescence where slow and steady growth of the body and mind […]
“Today you are You, that is truer than true. There is no one alive who is Youer than You.” Dr. Seuss “Slow and steady wins the race!” Oh, the years of 7- to 9-years old! You have made it through the infant, toddler, preschool and young adolescent phase. Time for what are often referred […]
“Today you are You, that is truer than true. There is no one alive who is Youer than You.” Dr. Seuss “Check this out!” Stepping onto the mats at the start of a Basic SKILLZ® class one recent evening, I was met with an excited group of 5- to 6-year olds, ready to demonstrate […]
“Today you are You, that is truer than true. There is no one alive who is Youer than You.” Dr. Seuss “Going, going, going… ALL. DAY. LONG!” Oh the years of 5 and 6! Abounding energy at a level that could power New York City, as my husband and I often joke about our […]
“Today you are You, that is truer than true. There is no one alive who is Youer than You.” Dr. Seuss “Wait! I have to tell my mommy something!” If you enjoy watching our youngest ninjas in action during Little Eagles class enjoyment, then you know all too well how much these littles absolutely […]
“Today you are You, that is truer than true. There is no one alive who is Youer than You.” Dr. Seuss “Mommy, look my muscles?!” I remember it like it was yesterday when my youngest son who was three years old at the time came running into the kitchen to show me his BIG […]
“A son may outgrow his father’s lap, but never his heart.” – unknown One of our favorite Yonsei Buddy Nights is our annual Father’s Day Buddy Night. One special Friday every June, we invite our Yonsei fathers, grandfathers, uncles and other special adults to join their children in taking class. We absolutely adore seeing […]
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