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 […]
Tips To Raising Black Belt Leaders Dear Parents, We have a “method” that most people say is crazy. You will notice that your child’s Karate teachers understand that in order to build self-esteem, they cannot be too concerned about performance … in the beginning! I know our methods seem “crazy,” because they sometimes elicit these […]
One of the quickest, easiest ways to get from where we are to where we want to be, be it a destination on a map or a destination in life, is to make a plan. Hopefully, at this point, you are preparing to travel down the road to a better life – to a more […]
Dear Parents, “Martial Arts helps develop our students’ confidence.” That’s a pretty big claim, isn’t it? Many parents have asked us what exactly we do to develop confidence in their children. A lot of people think that students develop confidence because they are learning self-defense skills. But that’s only a small part of it. If […]
Positive Role Models: The biggest asset of “Martial Arts?” Easy. The teachers. Now, I’ll tell you up front. They are not like the teachers you’ve seen in the Martial Art movies. Are they “tough guys and girls?” Yes. But what you will notice (and so will your child)…is that they are “Nice Guys and Girls.” […]
The first time I rode a bike I fell hard on the asphalt street and didn’t want to do it again. Each one of us has a story they remember from their childhood that now makes us laugh now but at the time seemed like the end of the world. We got really scared and […]
Good old’ Peer Pressure. Drugs, Premarital Sex, Drinking and Driving, Bullying. What our kids do outside the home may never be discovered. So it’s a wise choice to help your child become a powerful leader. We should want them to be leaders of their friends and NOT followers. But, this won’t happen by chance. They […]
Nowadays kids are involved with all types of sports from soccer, baseball and football to tennis, golf and many more. Getting children involved in physical activates is the best thing you can do. Now Stop and Think! What if there was a way not only to give your children the physical fitness they need but […]
At U.S. Elite Martial Arts we learn how we should always set our goals high in order to achieve more. There are differences between goals and wishes! Goals are written down, there is a plan to achieve them, and they have a due date. Write down your goals on a piece of paper and […]