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.
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Articles on tweens and teens
Guidance from Grandmaster Allen and the ZENTAI team on confidence, focus, discipline, and helping your child grow on and off the mat.
behavior
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.
focusHow to Improve Your Child's Attention Span: Make Learning Fun Again
Short attention span? Grandmaster Allen of ZENTAI Martial Arts in Belleville, Clifton, Hackensack & North Arlington NJ on making learning fun again.
tweens and teensSwitching Martial Arts Schools: What Happens to Your Child's Belt?
Switching your child's martial arts school? How belt rank transfers usually work and how ZENTAI evaluates new students in Belleville, Clifton & Hackensack NJ.
parentingChild Development Center vs. Daycare vs. Sports: What's the Difference?
What is a child development center, and how is it different from daycare or youth sports? Grandmaster Allen of ZENTAI in Belleville & Clifton NJ explains.
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.
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.
parentingEdutainment: How to Make Chores, Bedtime, and Homework Fun
Turn chores, bedtime, and homework into games kids want to play. Grandmaster Allen of ZENTAI in Belleville, Clifton, Hackensack & North Arlington NJ.
parentingEmpowering vs. Enabling: The Fine Line of Parenting
Are you helping your child or doing too much? Grandmaster Allen of ZENTAI in Belleville, Clifton, Hackensack & North Arlington NJ on empowering vs enabling.
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.
tweens and teensLearning Through Play for Tweens: Why 10 to 14 Year Olds Still Need Games
Do tweens still learn through play? Yes. Grandmaster Allen of ZENTAI in Belleville, Clifton, Hackensack & North Arlington NJ explains how games build leaders.