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.
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Articles on growth mindset
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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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.
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.
health and screensHealthy Competition for Kids: Teaching Your Child to Win, Lose, and Keep Growing
Is competition good for kids? Grandmaster Allen of ZENTAI Martial Arts in Belleville, Clifton, Hackensack & North Arlington NJ on healthy competition.
growth mindsetDon't Quit on a Bad Day: What to Do When Your Child Wants to Quit Martial Arts
Child wants to quit martial arts after a hard class? Grandmaster Allen of ZENTAI in Belleville, Clifton, Hackensack & North Arlington NJ explains what to do.
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.
growth mindsetGrowth Mindset Activities for Kids: How Martial Arts Teaches the Power of Yet
Simple growth mindset activities for kids from Grandmaster Allen of ZENTAI Martial Arts in Belleville, Clifton, Hackensack & North Arlington NJ. Try them today.
tweens and teensWho Could Your Child Become? Helping Kids and Teens Reach Their Full Potential
Maslow, the Whole Self, and your child's potential. Grandmaster Allen of ZENTAI Martial Arts in Belleville, Clifton, Hackensack & North Arlington NJ explains.
ages 5-6Learning Through Play at 5 and 6: The Game Is Teaching More Than You Think
Why do 5 and 6 year olds learn best through games? Grandmaster Allen of ZENTAI in Belleville, Clifton, Hackensack & North Arlington NJ explains why.
growth mindsetGoal Setting for Kids: How Stripes, Belts, and Belief Build Achievers
How do you teach a child to set and reach goals? Grandmaster Allen of ZENTAI in Belleville, Clifton & Hackensack NJ on stripes, belts, and belief.
growth mindsetMindful Strategies for When Your Child Doesn't Want to Go to Class
Child doesn't want to go to class? Grandmaster Allen of ZENTAI in Belleville, Clifton, Hackensack & North Arlington NJ shares mindful ways to get out the door.
growth mindsetAge-Appropriate Martial Arts vs. Traditional Training: Why How We Teach Matters
Should a 4-year-old learn martial arts the same way as a teen? Grandmaster Allen of ZENTAI in North Arlington & Belleville NJ explains skills-based training.