Hi Skillz families, self esteem is the joy of being myself. It’s the confidence in one’s own worth and abilities. However, many people confuse confidence and self esteem. When asked to explain how one develops confidence or self esteem, most parents struggle to explain the steps in which development occurs. So let’s break it down. […]
Will your child be in the Right Crowd as they grow up? This is one way to help make sure they are.
I’m here today to share with you three magic words, yes I can. These three words can help a child (or an adult) be successful through anything they face as a challenge in their life. A “yes I can” attitude is deeply embedded into everything that we do here at Denny Streckers Karate. To know […]
⚠️NO CHILD⚠️in Michigan (or anywhere) should EVER be bullied, for any reason, period. Unfortunately however, that statement alone will not stop it from happening. In this video, I share with you ONE TRAIT that can certainly help keep your child safe… 🚫Spoiler Alert🚫It’s not what you think! Hey Parents, Denny Strecker here from Denny Streckers […]
Does your 3-6 year old have a hard time making good decisions? That’s OK! Often the children in this age group may find it difficult to follow the rules. The good news is that they are not doing this on purpose. After years of working with this age group and observing the emotional and social […]
As parents, we want what’s best for our children. The reality is that today’s children are pushed to their limits with extra-curricular activities by well-meaning parents. With that said, I’ve put together some details about how over-committing children are retroactive for their development. For starters, let’s look at why we tend to over-commit our children: […]
”Courage doesn’t always roar. Sometimes courage is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying, ‘I will try again tomorrow.” – Mary Anne Radmacher Children can learn what courage is through stories, role-playing, games, and discussion. The key to teaching children courage is your ability to clarify that everyone can have courage, not […]
Elementary school can be quite an overwhelming experience for any child. It is a place where a child not only learns academically but one where a child must learn to socialize and function in the world. Unfortunately, there are a lot of negative experiences that a child may have when going to school. Whatever those experiences may be, […]
Being a kids martial arts instructor for the over 25 years now, I have seen just about every type of behavior from kids of all ages. I have worked with hundreds of children over the years and I have found some common challenges in their behavior. Things like name calling, angry temper tantrums, hurt feelings, […]
I did a Facebook Live Video being interviewed by one of my parents and we discussed a variety of things about my kids karate classes and how they have helped hundreds of children become the best version of themselves possible. You can watch the video below or read the transcript if you prefer to learn […]