Working in education for the past five years has presented me with a startling realization: we’re failing our youth. We are raising a generation that,

It’s summer and the kids are driving you crazy. They are so needy, and messy, and why won’t they just play quietly? When the kids

Habits, more than anything else, dictate our behaviors and daily actions. But society has come to view habits as external conditions that happen to us.

Enouraging fine motor control is a critical part of raising children. Not only is fine motor control essential to daily life, but when it comes

Some people might applaud the concept of playing a sport through pain and injury, considering it to be “hardcore.” As parents, coaches, trainers, and young

Recently, my gym launched a kids grappling and MMA program. Starting with students as young as three years old, we begin with no contact, but

Summer is here, and for many of us, that means kids are home from school. If you’re finding it challenging to get your workouts in

I was mentally screwed up as a child. It was the 1980s, the era of Hulk Hogan, John Rambo, and the Terminator. The good guys

As a whole, the issue of childhood obesity isn’t getting any better. Which is why when it comes to kids’ nutrition, it is important that

I will never cease to be amazed by the differences in my three childrens’ personalities. Their uniqueness has been evident even since they were babies.

Have you ever thought about the way our kids are tested for fitness? Fitness testing usually happens in physical education class where students are on

In today’s society, young athletes are inundated with daily stressors that can adversely affect their sports performance. From over-scheduled days and decreased physical activity, to