Have you ever tried to ask your 7 to 9-year-old, a question or to make a decision under pressure? Or worse, had them try to tell you a story in a limited amount of time? “So this one time…. You know how like, sometimes, if you like, like sometimes… I mean, yesterday, like this one […]
Pediatric Performance Anxiety: Helping Your Child Try New Things In my role as an instructor for SKILLZ of Patchogue and lead consultant for SKILLZ Worldwide, I have the opportunity to speak with a lot of parents about their concerns for their children. As a parent myself, understand that parenting can be tough at times, especially […]
At what age can kids start karate classes? The simple answer is that most schools begin between ages 3 and 5 years, but SKILLZ of Patchogue classes start as young as 18 months in our Mini SKILLZ mommy and me martial arts program for toddlers. But, there’s more to it than just opening a class […]
Parents everywhere want their children to achieve success. This success is usually measured by a child’s ability to fulfill societal norms. For example, good grades or athletic ability may equate to a perception of success. The constant push to do well in these activities is putting pressure on children, and on parents as well. Kids […]
Coloring has been a favorite activity for kids since kids have been a thing! The first child likely used mud to create wonderful works of pediatric art. The best part is that coloring is also a great tool for spurring development. (Want to download a free martial-arts-themed coloring book for your child? Scroll to the […]
Elite SKILLZ – Curriculum Overview for the Spring 2021 rotation: Category – Self Defense This is a fun and challenging rotation that will allow the advanced 10 to 14-year-old kids to explore the basics of traditional knife self-defense. The kids will be using rubber training knives as they push their reflexes and speed of processing […]
In our Child Development program, the class planners are divided into 6 parts. SKILLZ Class Format: Warm Up & Brain Prep Mat Chat Builds Intellectual Connections Skill-Building Drills & Working Memory Skill-Based Curriculum Cool Down & Memory Storage Game & Emotional Anchoring Each part of the class works to set the student up for the […]
In our SKILLZ child development classes, we use martial arts as a tool to help kids connect with the powerful lessons that give them an unfair developmental advantage. Each activity is specifically designed to target one or more of these areas of development. We use the acronym PIES to describe these aspects of a child’s […]
Over the years, healthy connection levels between parents and children have decreased, leading to more challenging behaviors from children. Today’s modern lifestyle has interfered with the opportunity for the parent-child bond to grow. This vital aspect of a child’s life is essential for their emotional cup to be full, giving them healthy self-worth and self-esteem. […]
Our newest team member, Amie, has some tips to help you discover how to get the most out of the weekend while also serving as an amazing example for your kids. Self Love is something so many parents forget to practice. It’s hard to care for others when your tank is empty, so be sure […]