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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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.
parentingToddler Brain Development: The Words and Moments That Wire a Young Mind
How does your toddler's brain grow from 18 to 36 months? Grandmaster Allen of ZENTAI in Belleville, Clifton, Hackensack & North Arlington NJ shares how to help.
focusMartial Arts and ADHD: What I Wish Someone Had Told My Parents
Grandmaster Allen, diagnosed with ADD as a child, on how martial arts supports kids with ADHD. ZENTAI in Belleville, Clifton, Hackensack & North Arlington NJ.
brain development"I Forgot What You Said": How to Build Your Child's Working Memory
Does your child forget directions halfway through? Grandmaster Allen of ZENTAI in Belleville, Clifton, Hackensack & North Arlington NJ explains working memory.
parentingConnection: How to Connect With Your Child Every Single Day
Easy ways to connect with your child every day, from eye-level talks to the D.O.S.E. brain chemicals. From ZENTAI Martial Arts in Belleville and Clifton, NJ.
focusWhy Your Kid Can't Put Down the Screen (and What Dopamine Has to Do With It)
Why are kids so hooked on screens? Grandmaster Allen of ZENTAI in Belleville, Clifton, Hackensack & North Arlington NJ explains dopamine and motivation.
focusMove to Learn: How Exercise Helps Your Child Focus, Try Harder, and Feel Better
How does exercise help kids learn? Grandmaster Allen of ZENTAI in Belleville, Clifton, Hackensack & North Arlington NJ explains endorphins and focus.
brain developmentLearning Through Play for 7 to 9 Year Olds: Raising an Ace, Not a Tiger
Can games really teach focus and resilience at 7 to 9? Grandmaster Allen of ZENTAI in Belleville, Clifton, Hackensack & North Arlington NJ explains how.
focusHow Martial Arts Helps Your Child's Brain Grow Stronger
How does martial arts help your child's brain? Focus, memory, curiosity and self-control, explained by Grandmaster Allen of ZENTAI in Belleville & Clifton NJ.
brain developmentMonkey See, Monkey Do: How Kids Learn by Watching (and Why You're Their First Role Model)
Your child is copying you right now. Grandmaster Allen of ZENTAI in Belleville, Clifton, Hackensack & North Arlington NJ on mirror neurons and role models.
focusThe Wiggle Problem: How Balance and Coordination Affect Your Child's Focus in School
Can't sit still? Grandmaster Allen of ZENTAI in Belleville, Clifton, Hackensack & North Arlington NJ on how balance and coordination affect focus.