Articles for Parents
The Art of Gentle Strength: A Martial Artist's Guide to Balanced Parenting
There's a moment in every martial artist's journey that transforms their understanding of power. It usually happens during their first board-breaking experience or competitive Jiu Jitsu match they win.
The Power of Pause: How 3 Seconds Can Transform Your Parenting
Picture this: Your toddler throws a plate of spaghetti off the table. Your teenager slams their door. Your first-grader refuses to get dressed for school. What's your immediate reaction?
"The Pause Principle: Transforming Chaos into Connection"
Martial Arts Wisdom for Parenting: The Power of Pause
Understanding Children’s Needs
This podcast explores the importance of understanding the underlying needs driving children's behavior, rather than simply reacting to the surface behavior itself. It presents a framework for identifying unmet needs (safety, connection, autonomy, competence) using examples like breakfast battles and homework resistance. The author emphasizes the need to…