It is time for our Annual Parenting Seminar May 27th! For the past several years I have had Andrea Chatwin come in to speak to the parents of Black Belt Academy. Andrea holds a master’s degree in Counseling Psychology and has extensive experience as an Early Childhood Mental Health Clinician. She is the Founder and Clinical […]
Life Skills that Prepare a Child for Being in School
The earliest years of a child’s upbringing can be the most important in many ways. Professionals who teach pre-school are always keeping an eye out to see whether children are developing mentally, physically, and socially. A variety of important life skills and character traits – fostered at an early age – will serve them well […]
Improve Your Child’s Self-Confidence with Karate
Karate is an ancient Japanese martial arts form that became popular worldwide during the 1960s, and today for the vast majority of non-martial artists, “karate” is synonymous with “martial arts.” It continues to be a popular discipline across the globe, especially among children and adolescents. Unlike some styles, karate is easy to teach and learn […]
The Importance of Developing a Child’s Focus
One of the most common problems that many children have is in focusing on particular tasks for long periods of time. Developing memory, focus, and attention spans when a child is between the ages of three and five is very important. As a parent or a pre-school teacher, one has to constantly monitor and observe […]
