Hey Columbia – Waterloo parents! As summer comes to a close and the new academic year beckons, we know you want your child to thrive, not just in academics, but in all spheres of life. Martial arts, often misperceived as merely a form of self-defense, is a comprehensive system that nurtures qualities indispensable for school […]
Children’s challenging behaviors that don’t fit societal expectations have long drawn adults’ negative attention. When parents complain about their child’s negative qualities the focus changes to trying to “fixing” what is wrong or making excuses for the negative behaviors. This negative attention hinders them and contributes to low self-esteem. As they say, “We are […]
Oxytocin is best known as the “love chemical” and is released when we feel love. And while it is generally associated with the parent-child bond and more in-depth relationships, it is also significant in overall human connections. With all the stress and pressures of the world today, many children go through life feeling that they […]
If the pandemic has taught us anything, it has taught us to slow down and appreciate the moments we have with our loved ones. On the flip side, it has also caused some additional stressors for parents as they have had to play the role of teacher while also fulfilling their work demands. And as […]