brain developmentWhat a Brain-Based Martial Arts Class Actually Looks Like
What makes a kids martial arts class brain-based? Grandmaster Allen of ZENTAI in Belleville, Clifton, Hackensack & North Arlington NJ walks you through one.
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Guidance from Grandmaster Allen and the ZENTAI team on confidence, focus, discipline, and helping your child grow on and off the mat.
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parentingNature vs. Nurture: Is Your Child's Future Written in Their Genes?
Is your child's personality set by genes? Grandmaster Allen of ZENTAI Martial Arts in Belleville, Clifton, Hackensack & North Arlington NJ on nature & nurture.
brain developmentThe Chemistry of Friendship: How Kids Learn to Trust, Connect, and Belong
How do kids learn to trust and connect? Grandmaster Allen of ZENTAI in Belleville, Clifton, Hackensack & North Arlington NJ explains oxytocin and friendship.
emotionsRapid Resets: 6 Quick Ways to Calm Your Child's Emotional Flood
Quick ways to calm an upset child, from long exhales to humming. Grandmaster Allen of ZENTAI in Belleville, Clifton, Hackensack & North Arlington NJ explains.
brain developmentBeat the Summer Slide: Keep Your Child's Brain Growing All Summer Long
Keep kids' brains active all summer. Grandmaster Allen of ZENTAI Martial Arts in Belleville, Clifton, Hackensack & North Arlington NJ on the summer slide.
behaviorGrumpy, Moody, Acting Out? How Mood Shapes Your Child's Behavior
Why is my child so grumpy? Grandmaster Allen of ZENTAI in Belleville, Clifton, Hackensack & North Arlington NJ explains serotonin, mood, and better behavior.
focusOne Thing at a Time: Why Multitasking Hurts Your Child's Learning
Is multitasking hurting your child's homework? Grandmaster Allen of ZENTAI in Belleville, Clifton, Hackensack & North Arlington NJ on single-task focus.
confidenceThe Brain Bank: Are You Making More Deposits Than Withdrawals?
Is your child's Brain Bank full or running low? Grandmaster Allen of ZENTAI in Belleville, Clifton, Hackensack & North Arlington NJ on deposits that matter.
brain developmentSummer Brain Gains: How to Keep Your Child Growing All Summer
Worried about the summer slide? Grandmaster Allen of ZENTAI in Belleville, Clifton, Hackensack & North Arlington NJ shares ways to keep kids' brains active.
behaviorWhy Kids Have Tantrums: What's Really Happening in Your Child's Brain
Why do sweet kids suddenly melt down? Grandmaster Allen of ZENTAI in Belleville, Clifton, Hackensack & North Arlington NJ on tantrums and the brain.
brain developmentThe Motivator Molecule: Healthy Ways to Boost Your Child's Dopamine
Sleep, food, movement, and earned wins: Grandmaster Allen of ZENTAI in Belleville, Clifton, Hackensack & North Arlington NJ on boosting dopamine naturally.
parentingD.O.S.E. for Kids: The Four Happy Brain Chemicals Every Parent Should Know
Dopamine, oxytocin, serotonin, endorphins: Grandmaster Allen of ZENTAI in Belleville, Clifton, Hackensack & North Arlington NJ explains kids' happy chemicals.