Here's this week's Parent SKILLZ Lesson! “Look at mistakes as opportunities to educate.” Children aren’t born with a proper sense of good behavior. Just like adults, mistakes are how they learn, so be sure to look at mistakes as opportunities for education versus punishment. Being a NURTURING parent is all about helping your child feel loved and secure, especially when they misbehave. ....
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Here's this week's Parent SKILLZ Lesson! “Look at mistakes as opportunities to educate.” Children aren’t born with a proper sense of good behavior. Just like adults, mistakes are how they learn, so be sure to look at mistakes as opportunities for education versus punishment. Being a NURTURING parent is all about helping your child feel loved and secure, especially when they misbehave. ....
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Here's this week's Parent SKILLZ Lesson! “A few extra seconds can make a BIG difference.” 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. When it comes to helping your child develop respect, security, and self-esteem, PATIENCE is the most important ingredient! ....
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As we continue through the current pandemic and re-opening efforts show real challenges, school districts everywhere are trying to devise the best plans for children, teachers, and staff to return. And while there will be no perfect solution for each family, parents must consider all the information and choose the option that works best for their families. But whether you want the in-person school option or the digital learning option, taking time to prepare children for a return to learning is essential. The typical end of the summer blues that children experience before going back to school will, this year, be exacerbated by the extended time at home with minimal routines in place. ....
Read moreHear from Zenith BJJ US Head Coach Robert Drysdale share his heart for jiu jitsu and why so many of us have fallen in love with the gentle art. Original Article by Averi Clements, Jiu-Jitsu Times, on August 26, 2020. [link] https://www.jiujitsutimes.com/robert-drysdale-no-one-started-bjj-because-they-dream-of-having-1000-students/ ....
Read more “Hectic. Busy. Crazy. Exhausting.”
These are the words I hear parents use to describe their day-to-day life. “Understandable. We get it. We can help..”
These are the words we use to respond.
My husband Jason has been teaching martial arts and combat sports in Gainesville for more than 20 years. When I joined him full time in the family business two years ago, I was shocked to see first-hand the difficulty of implementing a healthy lifestyle with the daily grind families I encountered experienced. I started asking questions, and the answers that we found completely changed our business and mission.
Where has all the family time gone?
Time is the ultimate ....
Welcome To Our New Website! We’re Proud To Serve Gainesville with Kids Martial Arts! At Mat Life Training Center, we are working hard to go above and beyond for every person who walks through our doors. And you could be next! We are offering Gainesville a hands-on approach to Kids Martial Arts. And you don’t need any prior experience to succeed! Come visit us at Mat Life Training Center and see for yourself what makes us the best Kids Martial Arts facility in town. Just fill out the "Request Information" form on the side of the page and stop in for a visit today! And don't forget to click below to visit us on our social media pages!! ....
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