confidenceYour Child's Temperament Isn't a Problem. It's Raw Material.
Easy, spirited, or slow to warm up? Grandmaster Allen of ZENTAI Martial Arts in Belleville, Clifton, Hackensack & North Arlington NJ on child temperament.
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ages 3-4Is Your Child Ready for School? The Skills That Matter More Than the ABCs
More than ABCs: the school readiness skills that matter most. Grandmaster Allen of ZENTAI in Belleville, Clifton, Hackensack & North Arlington NJ explains.
martial arts benefitsMartial Arts Cross-Training: The Year-Round Edge for Young Athletes
Does your child play soccer, baseball or basketball? Grandmaster Allen of ZENTAI in Clifton & Hackensack NJ on year-round martial arts cross-training for kids.
emotionsMastering Parental Attunement: When Your Child Complains About Everything
Does your child complain all the time? Grandmaster Allen of ZENTAI Martial Arts in Belleville, Clifton, Hackensack & North Arlington NJ on what to do instead.
emotionsNurturing Independence: How to Help a Clingy Child Feel Brave
Is your child clingy at drop-off? Grandmaster Allen of ZENTAI Martial Arts in Belleville, Clifton, Hackensack & North Arlington NJ on building independence.
behaviorHelping a Child With ODD: Staying Calm When They Push Every Button
Defiance, arguing, meltdowns? Grandmaster Allen of ZENTAI Martial Arts in Belleville, Clifton, Hackensack & North Arlington NJ on supporting kids with ODD.
parentingWhich Parenting Style Works Best? Firm, Warm, and Built for Growth
Authoritarian, authoritative, permissive, or uninvolved? Grandmaster Allen of ZENTAI in Belleville, Clifton, Hackensack & North Arlington NJ compares styles.
focusPlayful Connection: How to Fill Your Child's Emotional Cup
Why playing with your kids fills their emotional cup and cuts down on misbehavior. Grandmaster Allen of ZENTAI in Belleville, Clifton & Hackensack NJ.
behaviorQuiet Parenting: How to Stop Yelling at Your Kids
Want to stop yelling at your kids? Grandmaster Allen of ZENTAI Martial Arts in Belleville, Clifton, Hackensack & North Arlington NJ on triggers and calm plans.
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.
behaviorCalm in the Storm: Building Your Child's Emotional Skills This Summer
Summer meltdowns and back-to-school nerves? Grandmaster Allen of ZENTAI in Belleville, Clifton, Hackensack & North Arlington NJ on building emotional skills.
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.