Social anxiety is a common problem among children and adolescents, and it can have a significant impact on their daily lives. Children who struggle with social anxiety often avoid social situations, struggle to make friends, and have difficulty participating in class or other group activities. At U.S. Elite Martial Arts Center, we understand the importance […]
Today’s elementary school age kids are facing a variety of problems and issues that can greatly impact their overall well-being and development. From bullying to poor self-esteem and everything in between, these challenges can make it difficult for children to succeed both academically and socially. One of the most pressing issues facing elementary school age […]
The late psychologist, Prescott Lecky proved in hundreds of experiments with school children that ability depends upon our own concept of the type of person we are. It was Lecky’s theory that at the center of this system of ideas – the very “building block” idea, so to speak – was the person’s concept of […]
Let’s face a cold, hard fact. You are ultimately responsible for designing, developing and instilling your child’s value system. It IS true that, “Train a child in the way he should go and when he is old, he will not depart from it.” When a child turns out to be worthless, the parents are blamed […]
Dear Parents, According to Dr. Foster Cline, a trend-setting child and adult psychiatrist, and Jim Fay, one of America’s top educational consultants, parents who try to ensure their children’s success often raise unsuccessful kids. Here Are Things You Can Do To Ensure That Your Child Won’t Be A Wimp. First off, you need to realize […]
Self-Defense This is the number one reason why most people decide to study martial arts, and pretty much any style is a great way to learn how to defend yourself. Martial arts can teach you the techniques to defend yourself, but also the way to think about defending yourself – anticipate and avoid potential dangers. […]
Your child is forced to deal with various attacks on his self-esteem on a regular basis. Whether these attacks affect him long term or not has to do with many different factors. One type of attack that we want to address in this report is the common “Bully.” Bullying has always been a part of […]
Dear Parents, Beware! There is a thief near you! And that thief is not after your money or your Plasma TV. This thief is after something far more valuable. The thief is after the Self-Esteem of your most precious possession … your child. My friends, we live in a largely negative world. And, unless you […]
BY JAMES LEHMAN, MSW When Kids Think Their Vote is Equal to Yours Why do many kids think their vote in the family is equal to that of their parents? I think part of the reason, besides what we’ve already mentioned, is that children, especially teens, want control. And they want independence. I’m not saying you […]
“ Your Child is Not Your Equal: Why You Have to Be the Boss” By James Lehman, MSW As a parent, if you aren’t the boss in your family, the lines of authority can become blurred very quickly. When your children are unsure about who’s really in charge, they often act out, engage in risky […]