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.
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Raising Leaders
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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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.
ages 5-6Martial Arts for 5 Year Olds: The 8 Skills That Build a Strong Foundation
What will your 5 or 6 year old learn in martial arts? See the 8 Basic Skillz and belt path at ZENTAI in Belleville, Clifton, Hackensack & North Arlington NJ.
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.
emotionsChildhood Fears: What's Normal at Each Age and How to Build Bravery
What fears are normal at each age, and how do you help? Grandmaster Allen of ZENTAI in Belleville, Clifton, Hackensack & North Arlington NJ shares a plan.
social skillsConflict Resolution for Kids: Teaching Children to Solve Problems, Not Win Fights
When should you step in as kids argue? Grandmaster Allen of ZENTAI Martial Arts in Belleville, Clifton, Hackensack & North Arlington NJ on conflict skills.
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.
parentingConsistency: The Parenting Skill That Makes Kids Feel Safe
What is consistent parenting and how do you stay consistent on hard days? Grandmaster Allen of ZENTAI Martial Arts in Hackensack, Clifton & Belleville NJ.
behaviorTantrums and Meltdowns: How to Stay Calm When Your Child Can't
A calm 4-step way to handle toddler tantrums and meltdowns from Grandmaster Allen of ZENTAI in Belleville, Clifton, Hackensack & North Arlington NJ.