Posted: September 08, 2024
Reflect on Last Year: Begin by discussing what went well last school year and what areas could be improved. This conversation can help your child identify both strengths and areas where they want to grow.
Posted: August 29, 2024
A quick read for what a parent needs to know regarding physical, mental, social and emotional growth broken down by a child's age.
At Personal Best, our mission includes being a committed partner to every parent in our community. Over the past 33 years, we’ve welcomed thousands of families through our doors, and we’re dedicated to sharing the best practices we’ve learned from their experiences. We strive to support parents by offering valuable insights and guidance that have been proven to help children thrive. The following is a very informative article we wanted to share by fellow Martial Artist out of New York Master Michael Evans.
As the summer winds down, anticipation for the new school year grows. For children and parents alike, the transition from laid-back summer days to structured academic routines can be challenging. To ensure a smooth transition and set your child up for success, it’s crucial to prepare early, focusing on their physical, intellectual, emotional, and social needs. Here’s an age-specific guide to help each child thrive from preschool to high school.
Posted: August 22, 2024
At Personal Best, our mission includes being a committed partner to every parent in our community. Over the past 33 years, we’ve welcomed thousands of families through our doors, and we’re dedicated to sharing the best practices we’ve learned from their experiences. We strive to support parents by offering valuable insights and guidance that have been proven to help children thrive.
The school environment is more than just academics; it’s also a hub of complex social dynamics where children learn to navigate friendships, peer pressure, conflicts, and communication challenges. As parents, you play an essential role in equipping your child with the tools to manage these social-emotional stresses effectively. Here’s how you can prepare your child to confidently handle the ups and downs of relationships at school:
1. Foster Open CommunicationPosted: August 14, 2024
WHERE IN THE WORLD Brazil, officially the Federative Republic of Brazil, is the largest country in South America. It is the world’s fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people. Bounded by the Atlantic Ocean on the east, Brazil has a coastline of 7,491 km (4,655 mi).
WHAT KIND OF KARATE? GRACIE JIU JITSU Gracie Jiu-Jitsu: Brazilian jiu-jitsu (BJJ) is a martial art, combat sport, and a self defense system that focuses on grappling and especially ground fighting. It teaches that a smaller, weaker person can successfully defend against a bigger, stronger assailant by using leverage and proper technique – most notably by applying joint-locks and chokeholds to defeat the other person. BJJ training can be used for sport grappling tournaments (gi and no-gi) and mixed martial arts (MMA) competition or self defense. Sparring and live drilling play a major role in training, and a premium is placed on performance, especially in competition, in relation to progress and ascension through its ranking system.
Posted: August 06, 2024
WHERE IN THE WORLD South Korea, officially the Republic of Korea is a sovereign state in the southern part of the Korean Peninsula. The name “Korea” is derived from Goryeo, a dynasty which ruled in the Middle Ages. South Korea lies in the north temperate zone with a predominantly mountainous terrain. It covers a total area of 99,392 square kilometers and has a population of almost 50 million. The capital and largest city is Seoul, with a population of 9,794,304.
WHAT KIND OF KARATE? TAE KWON DO Tae Kwon Do: In Korean, tae means “to strike or break with foot”; kwon means “to strike or break with fist”; and do means “way”, “method”, or “path”. Thus, taekwondo may be loosely translated as “the way of the hand and the foot.”