Benefits to SKILLZ Training Over Summertime During the school season teachers, assistants, and counselors are focused on helping your children learn and grow. But what happens during the summer season when these people are not around? It makes sense that as a parent you would want your child to maintain some […]
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ENDORPHINS The Key to Effort and Focus in Children and Teens Endorphins are natural chemicals produced in the body to reduce pain and boost happiness. They are most often associated with exercise since the release of these “feel-good” chemicals cause a state of euphoria and is usually known as a “runner’s high.” However, most any […]
SEROTONIN: The Key To Reinforcing Positive Behaviors In Children and Teens Have you ever had a “gut feeling” about something? Have you ever considered that children have these as well? Of course they do! The problem is, they don’t know how to express this to us. They know something doesn’t feel right, so they act […]
DOPAMINE The Key to Increased Motivation and Focus in Children and Teens Have you ever wondered why children and teens seem to be so addicted to their smart phones and other devices? Parents are frustrated with their children’s lack of attention and motivation but what do their devices have to do with this? The […]
The C.O.A.L. Method – 4 Quick and Easy Steps to Dealing with Children’s Negative Behaviors By Jennifer Salama When it comes to parenting, emotions can run high. When children act out negatively, parents often become frustrated quickly and react by trying to fix the behavior immediately by yelling, punishing, etc. However, this approach is never a […]
Is Your Child Getting Enough Sleep? Let’s face it, in today’s world, is anyone getting enough sleep? So many of us adults have trouble sleeping, and it’s not any different for our children. There are many reasons that contribute to the lack of sleep in children. Ranging from those […]
3 tips to help motivate and encourage your children to do their homework without the struggle. If you have school age children, then you most likely have felt the struggles of homework time. It doesn’t have to be this way, it can be a very fun and exciting time for your children. Yes, I […]
3 Easy Tips to Motivate Your Child to Over Achieve! The ability to stay consistent with something by motivating yourself even when you feel unmotivated! With instant gratification, social media, and a growing number of distractions it is no wonder that kids have a hard time following through or reaching large goals that they set […]