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Parent’s Corner – T.H.A Martial Arts School

Focus. Teamwork. Discipline. Confidence. Respect. These are regular themes we address in our kids martial arts classes in Toronto. With our kids martial arts classes in Toronto, we want to offer parents and families age-appropriate kids martial arts lessons that go beyond just learning to punch and kick.

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Pandemic Parenting | dealing with regressive behaviour in kids

While it’s exciting to watch children grow and develop into caring humans, parenting definitely brings about it’s fair share of challenges. Fast forward to 2020 and we are now faced with pandemic parenting which presents with even more difficulties. And to make an already stressful situation worse, many children are exhibiting a regression in [...]

By |2020-10-28T14:51:08-04:00October 28th, 2020|Categories: Parent's corner|

Back to school tips for parents

Summertime has come to an end and with that comes all of the back to school anxiety and jitters that are common amongst children. Your child may experience common physical effects of anxiety associated with back to school time including symptoms from stomach aches to sleeping problems :) With that said, it important for [...]

By |2019-08-28T18:25:43-04:00August 27th, 2019|Categories: Parent's corner|Tags: |
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Punishment vs Discipline: Is there a difference?

Let’s talk about correcting improper behaviour when our ninjas make bad decisions. Parents, coaches, teachers, and other adults often define punishment and discipline as one and the same. Fostering change in a child’s behaviour starts with having the proper definitions and understanding of punishment and discipline. Punishment is a short-term solution for a long-term [...]

By |2019-08-23T09:21:14-04:00June 11th, 2019|Categories: Parent's corner|Tags: |
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Top 10 Halloween Safety Tips

For many kids, Halloween is one of the most fun times of the year next to the Holidays. As a parent, or guardian, trick-or-treating can be a daunting experience that can come back to haunt you if you are not careful. To help prepare, here are some safety tips to put in place before [...]

By |2018-10-30T16:06:24-04:00October 30th, 2018|Categories: Mindset Minute, Parent's corner|

Honesty | One of the Virtues in Building Good Character Through the Martial Arts

Honesty means being truthful, trustworthy, sincere and open. Honesty is about ensuring that things are as they seem and that actions match promises. When people are honest, they aren’t “hiding” the truth in any way. Lying is extremely common among children. In fact, a study out of the University of Waterloo found that a [...]

By |2017-08-13T09:24:27-04:00August 12th, 2017|Categories: Parent's corner|
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BACK TO SCHOOL “NINJA TIPS”… FOR PARENTS – part 2 & 3

Tip #2: Put your child on a brain-strengthening diet. Not all diets are for weight loss. Even children that have great athletic physiques are susceptible to the after-effects of poor eating habits, including fatigue, anxiety, poor concentration, and mood swings. You can help your children feel better each school day simply by adjusting their [...]

By |2017-08-13T05:28:02-04:00August 1st, 2017|Categories: Parent's corner|
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