The typical end of the summer blues that children experience before going back to school will, this year, be exacerbated by the extended time at home with minimal routines in place. We are all trying to deal with the day to day changes and strong emotions that go along with that. Since there is so much uncertainty, many parents feel apprehensive about making the wrong decisions, and children feel it. However, we must find a way not to completely dwell on the situation while also continuing to respect its significance. Since children thrive on stability, steps must be implemented to help them feel safe and secure, no matter what school decision is made.
To start, be honest with children that there will be changes but do not focus on what they will be losing. Instead, empower them to accept the modifications and help them understand how these things are to keep everyone safe. Giving them practical tools to navigate new school procedures will ease the fear. Planning and preparing can lessen uncertainty while also supporting children in their physical, intellectual, emotional, and social development. Being patient and flexible and utilizing positive reinforcement will create a sense of control and stability.
It is difficult, however, to know where to start when preparing our children for the new school year and the changes that will come along with it. Accessing community resources, such as the SKILLZ program, can help with this. Since SKILLZ is an innovative child development approach, it utilizes an age-specific methodology that fosters growth in the areas of physical, intellectual, emotional, and social development. Also, the Parent SKILLZ supplemental practices assist parents with the most effective means to connect with their children as they work through these uncertain times.
Within the realm of child development and education, while we still don’t have all of the information as to what the new school year will look like, what we can be sure of is that we can prepare our children starting today. As John Wooden stated, “Confidence comes from being prepared.” Let us afford our children more confidence and prepare them for a “new normal.”
About our Martial Arts programs
Superhero toddler program, martial arts for kids 3 to 4 years old! Our Early SKILLZ program hones in motor skills while keeping them laughing and smiling.
The perfect blend of focus drills and fun! Basic SKILLZ is like a mini life hack in martial arts for kids 5 to 6 years old.
Turn Up the Grit! Core SKILLZ, martial arts for kids 7 to 9 years old, isn’t just kicks & punches. It fills your child with discipline, focus, respect, and a can-do attitude.
Tackle teen & pre-teen challenges with Extreme SKILLZ! Here in our martial arts for kids 10 to 14 years old, we get them strong, active, & full of focus, confidence, and good decision-making skills.
Just the right blend of self-defense and education. Our kids Hyper Pro/Fight club program in Passaic County gives your child the tools they need to protect themselves with self-defense, but it also equips them with incredible life skills like focus, discipline, respect, and more! Watch them improve in school, too- it’s really awesome.
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