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Feb 18, 2017

Advice To Moms From The Moms Who’ve Been There

Motherhood is not easy, and sometimes a good mommy pick-me-up is needed. So, here is some advice from four amazing moms who’ve paid...

Feb 14, 2017

3 Easy Ways to Keep Your Family Heart-Healthy

February is a month for giving Valentines, celebrating Black history, and staying warm amidst the cold winter. But did you know it’s...

Feb 6, 2017

Top Fitness Trends for 2017 and Easy Tips for Families

Annually since 2006, the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) has released a list of the top fitness trends for the upcoming year...

Jan 17, 2017

Ninja Activities: DIY Laser Maze

Don’t lie, you’re sick of your child being glued to the television or iPad screen. Trying to pry this young generation from digital...

Jan 10, 2017

You Know You Have a High Energy Child When…

Our kids are awesome! The high energy ones? Awesome in a much more enthusiastic way! I love my high energy kids. Life would be so boring...

Nov 30, 2016

Do the Most Successful Kids Receive “Special” Kinds of Praise?

Science is suggesting that instead of praising kids for their inherent talents, we should be concentrating more on their efforts to...

Oct 11, 2016

NZ Parents: Interview with a NINJA Dad

We put a lot of pressure on moms, as a culture. Sometimes there’s a lack of credit given to dads. But as we know… Dads. Are. Awesome....

Sep 30, 2016

The Day I Quit Relying on Your Kid

Ok, time to get real. I love my kids. That’s why I have decided to stop relying on yours. Don’t get me wrong—I use the word “your”...

Sep 6, 2016

How Are Kids Motivated? A Close Look at Encouraging Girls

In the last installment of the Ninja Zone Blog, I talked a little about motivating boys. How they are encouraged deeply affects how they...

Sep 2, 2016

How Are Kids Motivated? A Close Look at Encouraging Boys

What motivates you? Money? Happiness? Peace? Now think back to when you were a kid. For me, my parents found my currency early on:...

Sep 1, 2016

What I Hope for My Child

It’s back-to-school season, and as a parent, I’m faced with many challenges — what school to send my child to, what types of clothes to...

Aug 17, 2016

Gymnastics and Parkour: Growing the Cognitive Development of Active Kids

Cognitive learning and listening skills are key abilities that are built in most children, from a very young age. While it’s true that...

Aug 15, 2016

Simple Ways to Bring out the Grit in Your Child

“Do not ask your children what they want to be when they grow up. Instead, ask them what problems they would like to solve, if they...

Aug 4, 2016

Appreciating Your Child’s Energy: Redirecting Liveliness Into a Positive Drive

“Man. I wish I had just an ounce of his energy.” How many times have we said that about kids? I know I’ve said it a million times, and...

Jul 31, 2016

Motor Skill Development Through Climbing and Gymnastics

Here at NinjaZone, one of the most important concepts that we can see in action everyday is when kids gain and USE transferable core...

Jul 25, 2016

Ninja Nutrition: Nachos!

Ninja Nik’s favorite pastime? Being a Ninja. His second favorite? Eating. Here are some delicious recipes that Nik came up with himself,...

Jul 8, 2016

Starting Early in Teaching Goal Achievement Builds Perseverance in Kids

“A dream is just a dream. A goal is a dream with a deadline.” –Harvey Mackay As adults, we understand the importance of a goal. We...

Jul 6, 2016

Thoughts on Self-Confidence, How to Cultivate Successful Adults, and…Dr. Seuss?

“OH! THE PLACES YOU’LL GO You’ll be on your way up! You’ll be seeing great sights! You’ll join the high fliers who soar to high...

Jun 28, 2016

Encouraging Talent Is Important, But Is It Enough To Motivate Kids?

Child stars. They have amazing talent, and their parents are the sole responsible party for encouraging that talent. But, what happens...

Jun 22, 2016

How Extra Curricular Activities Build Grit and Perseverance

Extracurricular activities expand well beyond sports. Extracurricular could be the likes of chess club, art guild, community theatre,...

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