Summer vacation is finally here, and now that school is done your child might also be ready to put an end to his other commitments. Whether it’s the baseball team, summer camp, or karate class, it is inevitable that at some point your child is going to want to quit….Read More
Still Water Martial Arts Blog
What are you putting out?
Recently an analysis was made of 100 of the most successful people in the world. Their ages ranged from around 21 to over 70. Their level of education extended from grade school to the Ph.D. level. Many of their other traits and characteristics varied greatly, but they all had one…Read More
Helping Your Kids Through The Tough Times Of A Divorce
Jeff Miller, guest contributor As difficult as your divorce is on you, it’s significantly harder on your kids. Sure, we like to think that kids are resilient and can overcome anything, but the fact is that the emotional scars left behind by divorce can haunt your children for the rest…Read More
Being Aware of Your Surroundings ALWAYS Pays Off!
Hello. This is Dave Young with an important story I’d like to share with you. About 8pm on a Wednesday night, I was sitting in my car in the parking lot waiting for my adult son to return from inside the store when I noticed two girls about 11-13 years…Read More
Bullying: Parental Intervention, How to Fight Back
Bullying — a situation that has become a common occurrence around the world. Whether one is in school or at work, he may never escape the threat of being bullied. While bullying is not only limited to learning centers, it is however most common in these kind of places. Bullying…Read More
Taking a New Direction as a Parent – Is Foster Care Right For Me?
After the birth of our son, my husband and I couldn’t wait to continue growing our family. We loved the whirlwind that followed him around, and loved the way he could light up a room – and the lives of everyone in it. Unlike most couples though, we took a…Read More
Summer Games To Play With Kids In The Garden And Pool
Mark, guest contributor When the temperature rises and the sun makes you feel like you’re about to melt, a dip in the pool is the best way to cool yourself and enjoy the holiday with the family. And if you think that the pool can’t be used for anything but…Read More
6 Great Tricks For Making Sure Your Child Develops A Love For Sports
James Ferraro, guest contributor When your child is growing up you want them to get into sports. It will ensure they stay fit and that is not something you can guarantee when they become addicted to video games. If they love going down the park to throw a ball…Read More
Teaching Children About The Importance Of Charity
Mark, guest contributor Charitable giving is one of the noblest acts a person can do. There is joy in giving and only those who give happily understand this. Usually we can watch and hear news in the media screaming about increase in crime and acts of selfishness all day long,…Read More
Finding a Kid Friendly Home
Alyssa Sullivan, guest contributor Buying a new home is an exciting event in your life no matter who you are, but when you have kids and a family, there are some special aspects of a home that you need to look for. Finding the right kid friendly home can take…Read More