brain developmentWhy We Teach the ZENTAI SKILLZ Child Development Curriculum
Why does ZENTAI Martial Arts teach the ZENTAI SKILLZ child development curriculum? Grandmaster Allen explains for Belleville, Clifton & Hackensack NJ families.
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Raising Leaders
Guidance from Grandmaster Allen and the ZENTAI team on confidence, focus, discipline, and helping your child grow on and off the mat.
129 articles for ZENTAI families
brain development
parentingAdaptability: How to Motivate a Child Who Just Won't Do It
Child refusing to brush, eat, or get in the car? Grandmaster Allen of ZENTAI in Belleville, Clifton, Hackensack & North Arlington NJ on flexible parenting.
zentai skillzAge-Specific Martial Arts Classes: What It Really Means (and Why Most Schools Miss It)
Grouping kids by age isn't the same as an age-specific curriculum. Grandmaster Allen of ZENTAI in Belleville, Clifton, Hackensack & North Arlington NJ explains.
behaviorAttachment Styles in Children: Why Feeling Safe Comes Before Learning
How attachment styles shape kids at school and in class. Grandmaster Allen of ZENTAI Martial Arts in Belleville, Clifton, Hackensack & North Arlington NJ.
behaviorAttunement: How to Read Your Child's Moods (and Respond Instead of React)
Learn how to read your child's moods and respond calmly. Grandmaster Allen of ZENTAI Martial Arts in Belleville, Clifton, Hackensack & North Arlington NJ.
behaviorWhat Behavior Is Normal for a 10 to 14 Year Old? They Want a Group. Help Them Find the Right One.
Mood swings, arguments, and friends first at 10 to 14? Grandmaster Allen of ZENTAI in Belleville, Clifton, Hackensack & North Arlington NJ explains.
behaviorToddler Behavior Expectations: Why "No!" Is a Sign of Growth
Is your toddler's "no" phase normal? Grandmaster Allen of ZENTAI Martial Arts in Belleville, Clifton, Hackensack & North Arlington NJ explains what to expect.
behaviorWhat Behavior Is Normal for a 3 or 4 Year Old? More Than You Think
Tantrums and testing limits at 3 and 4? Grandmaster Allen of ZENTAI in Belleville, Clifton, Hackensack & North Arlington NJ explains what's normal.
focusWhat Behavior Is Normal for a 5 or 6 Year Old? The "Big Kid" Who Isn't Quite Yet
Talking back, sore losing, and a know-it-all phase at 5 and 6? Grandmaster Allen of ZENTAI in Belleville, Clifton, Hackensack & North Arlington NJ explains.
behaviorWhat Behavior Is Normal for a 7 to 9 Year Old? Independent, Opinionated, and Still Needing You
Arguing, spacing out, and peer pressure at ages 7 to 9? Grandmaster Allen of ZENTAI in Belleville, Clifton, Hackensack & North Arlington NJ explains.
behaviorBehavior Shaping: How to Use Reward Charts and Reinforcement Schedules That Actually Work
Why do reward charts stop working? Grandmaster Allen of ZENTAI Martial Arts in Belleville, Clifton, Hackensack & North Arlington NJ explains how to fix them.
behaviorCalm Is Contagious: How Co-Regulation Leads to Better Behavior
What is co-regulation and why does it work? Grandmaster Allen of ZENTAI in Belleville, Clifton, Hackensack & North Arlington NJ on calming kids first.