SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT FOR CHILDREN ON THE AUTISM SPECTRUM Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is largely characterized by social dysfunction. The social problems that are related to this are often assumed to be a choice by the individual, however, this is not the case. Children with ASD want to interact with others but they do not possess […]
Mentoring has been around for many years and has shown to have many positive outcomes for all participants. In InspireMartial Arts, the mentoring program that is implemented is called the TNT Team, or Teachers In Training. This is a “near-peer” type mentoring program that is very structured and incorporates a full curriculum and training system. […]
The learning process is vital to the healthy development of a child’s brain and their experiences and interactions largely influence how this happens. This process doesn’t just take place in the classroom but in all areas of the child’s life. Because of this, learning is better approached when it is an active process that triggers […]
As they say, kids will be kids. And yes, children and teens can be unkind to their peers and feelings get hurt. The problem is when these behaviors become common and target the same person repeatedly. This is the point at which the idea “kids being kids” begins to cross the line to bullying. And […]
Goal setting is one of the most highly linked characteristics to the success that individuals have. Top athletes and successful people all use goal setting. And while it is a trait that is most often associated with adolescents and adults, younger children can also benefit greatly from beginning this life skill at an early age. […]
Have you ever wonder why Age-Specific curriculum is key to your child’s success? We will explain below why it’s our teaching method at Inspire Martial arts. The term “age-specific” is used very often in education and healthcare. It has a very definite meaning and is used to describe things that are prepared specifically for the […]
If you were bullied as a child as so many are you can relate and, it breaks my heart to know that there are kids out there that have ZERO game plan or the confidence to stand up to bullies. It’s NOT enough to just talk to your child about bullying – your child […]
Children’s martial arts classes not only tend to be profitable for schools but also are an amazing way to improve the lives of the kids, their families and the communities. This is because of the values the martial arts impart to children. Those values include the following: Courage The kind of courage that young people […]
A SUPPLEMENTAL RESOURCE FOR FAMILIES COPING WITH OPPOSITIONAL DEFIANT DISORDER All children act out from time to time. However, children with Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD), as defined by the Child Mind Institute, “have a well-established pattern of behavior problems that are more extreme than their peers.” Children with ODD display aggressive behaviors and have a […]
Grade school can be quite the experience for any child. It is a place where a child not only learns academically but one where a child must learn to socialize and function in the world. Unfortunately, there are a lot of negative experiences that a child may have when going through school. Whatever those experiences […]
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