“Look at mistakes as opportunities for education versus punishment.” 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 Address your child’s mistakes in a nurturing way to help them learn and grow […]
“The times when children are most responsive and happy are when they are most connected with their parents.” 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 […]
If the pandemic has taught us anything, it has taught us to slow down and appreciate the moments we have with our loved ones. On the flip side, it has also caused some additional stressors for parents as they have had to play the role of teacher while also fulfilling their work demands. And as […]
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 and […]
The news can be full of scary stories and information, especially for children. Our current situation has brought about even more concern for everyone in the world. If adults are feeling panicked, imagine how children must be feeling. And no matter the age, children can be emotionally affected by the news and begin feeling anxious […]
What is one of the key factors to your child being successful and learning positive behaviors? In our 6th Parenting Skillz we discuss that factor. It is consistency. Your child needs to know that no matter what happens, you are always going to be a consistent parent. Maintaining consistency means that you are going to […]
In our 5th post in the Parent Skillz Series we address the concept of Edutainment. It is well known that when we learn something we best understand it and concretize it in our knowledge when we play with it. Men will play with their work shop tools, women will play with a new hair style, […]
Prompting for Success Our 4th part in our parenting skillz series asks the question, “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: 1. […]
Patience As we continue our 8 part parenting skillz series, our 3rd post begins by encouraging you to 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 […]
This is the second part of our Parenting Skillz Series. Attunement 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 […]