Setting goals can be a constructive practice. Whether you are setting career goals, relationship and familial goals, or daily goals, it is pertinent to understand what your objectives are in order to establish goals that you can ultimately attain. There has been a lot of research in positive psychology on the benefits of goal setting to help maintain a happier and healthier life. Being happy takes a lot of practice and a lot of work, Read more…
Why Some Kids Try Harder and Some Kids Give Up By Tracy Cutchlow My toddler struggled to buckle the straps on her high chair. “Almost,” she muttered as she tried again and again. “Almost,” I agreed, trying not to hover. When she got it, I exclaimed, “You did it! It was hard, but you kept trying, and you did it. I’m so proud of you.” The way I praised her effort took a little effort Read more…
Summer is finally here! The kids are out of school, the sun is shining, and the pool is sparkling. Summer is a great time for family, fun, and physical activity. Unfortunately, it can also be a high time for injuries. Before you head out for some fun in the sun, here are four tips to keep your kids safe:Never leave a child alone in a vehicleSummer often brings a change in family routine, kids going Read more…
It takes confidence to be a kid. Whether going to a new school or stepping up to bat for the first time, kids face a lot of uncharted territory. Naturally, parents want to instill a can-do attitude in their kids so that they’ll bravely take on new challenges and, over time, believe in themselves. While each child is a little different, parents can follow some general guidelines to build kids’ confidence. Self-confidence rises out of Read more…
Summer Hours for 2019 Summer is here and we are changing schedules for summer training! Mondays: NO CHUNG DO KIDS OR BEGINNER YOUTH. ADVANCED CLASS TIMES REMAIN THE SAME Chung Do Kids will be Tuesdays at either time: 9 AM or 5 PM (Students can come to both if they wish) Beginner Youth will be Tuesdays at either 10 AM or 4 PM (Students can come to both if they wish) Tuesdays: ALL CLASS TIMES ARE NORMAL WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE MORNING Read more…
We all love to see our kids excel in everything they do. There is no doubt that when kids finally nail their form, or fly across the mat and break a board; everyone involved shares a sense of accomplishment. BUT it is only a matter of time before our ninjas come across something that challenges them. Before we go any further, let’s agree that challenges are good things! If you are never challenged then either Read more…
1. Aerobic ActivityAerobic activity should make up most of your child’s 60 or more minutes of physical activity each day. This can include either moderate-intensity aerobic activity, such as brisk walking, or vigorous-intensity activity, such as running. Be sure to include vigorous-intensity aerobic activity on at least 3 days per week.2. Muscle StrengtheningInclude muscle strengthening activities, such as martial arts moves or push-ups, at least 3 days per week as part of your child’s 60 or Read more…
Did you know that 25% of public schools report that bullying among kids happens on a daily or weekly basis? And that 1 in 5 high school students report being bullied in the past year?The good news is that because bullying has made national headlines, schools and communities (and even celebrities) are taking a strong stand against bullying.You can do your part at home, too. Here are 5 smart strategies to keep kids from becoming Read more…
Imagine your child on the field running quicker than ever before, outmaneuvering all opponents, and having the confidence to overcome every obstacle! Today I’d like to talk about the benefits of supplementing youth sports with martial arts training! Before we can, we must overcome the first challenge standing between your child and the achievements listed above. Martial Arts instructors from around the nation often notice a trend revolving around youth sports. Children and Parents often Read more…
Seven members of Swift Current Christian Tae Kwon Do participated in the Fire Dragon Taekwondo Championship on May 11 in Brooks, bringing home eight gold medals, one silver and one bronze in sparring and poomsae (forms). “We are excited for everyone that competed. They have been training hard for months and it’s great to see their hard work paying off,” says Chief Instructor, Gary Voysey. Close to 150 competitors were signed up for the tournament Read more…