Martial Arts & Karate
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Two Part Question; Interaction with Teens Coach and Christmas Gifts for Coaches?
Asked by K.L. from Lafayette
on November 28, 2011
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My kids are both in martial arts, which is of course a business and we pay tuition. However, the instructors are wonderful and we feel so blessed that they are part o...
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- I would say to have informal discussion with the instructors. Just introduce yourself and let them know that you appreciate the wonderful job they are doing w/ you ch...
- Handwritten thank you card, and a tin of handmade cookies. Of course, not a generic "gee thanks" kind of thank you card, but how much you really appreciate everything...
- I agree that maybe a little informal meeting would be good. I remember when my daughter was in gymnastics many years ago, semi-private lessons, the coach came to ME a...
7 Year Old and Fights at School
Asked by C.C. from Phoenix
on November 30, 2009
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My 7 year old son has been getting into fights alot at school and not following the teachers directions. He just recently went into karate because his grandparents wan...
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- Well this could be from not realizing he is not supposed to use these skills this way depending on his teacher. My sisters were both in martial arts for about 10 year ...
- Hopefully your son hasn't been suspended yet, but if the fighting continues, that's what will happen. You're definitely going to have to make him face consequences fo...
- Don't pull him out of Karate immediately. Give it some time and see if you can find out the cause of the fighting at school. Talk to your son and ask him why he is fig...
PTSD - Sharing the Learning Curves
Asked by S.B. from Seattle
on March 30, 2008
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Do you have PTSD? I do. What's something that works for you when you have an episode (or just an anniversary) and still have to be the mom? Is there anything in par...
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- There's a therapy called EMDR (eye movement desensitization and re-(something)) that helps tremendously. I'm speaking from experience with the therapy. It interrupts t...
- You didn't say what caused the PTSD. A traumatic event, like the death of a child, sibling or parent or other close person can be debilitating. Anniversaries are diff...
- I have PTSD and have been struggling with it for years. The chronic sleep depravation and panic attacks have made my life unmanageable at times. It is especially dif...
Taekwondo Injuries
Asked by P.H. from Dallas
on July 8, 2011
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Hi Moms---My 13 year old son started Taekwondo 2 months ago and loves it!! Yeah! Yesterday, he got kicked in the hand during and was no big deal, just hurt alot. Fe...
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- It happens.. My daughter is a black belt in Tang Soo Do and she had a lot of strains, aches, etc... no broken bones, etc. The martial arts was a lot easier for m...
- My 11 year old has been in TKD for 5 years now and the only injuries he's had is 1 pulled muscle in his leg. It is highly regulated. I guess he COULD get hurt, but h...
- My son's had a minor twisted ankle from landing from a kick once. (He's a 2nd Don blackbelt and has been involved with taekwondo for 4 years). Another time a finger ...
My 8 Yr Old Daughter Wants No Responsibility
Asked by D.E. from Lancaster
on January 26, 2007
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My oldest daughter feels she has too much to remember. Anything you tell her or remind her to do she always responds with... "I don't remember," or "I forgot." Her dad...
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- Martial arts are great, but you and your boyfriend -- how long have you been together? She has a "very part-time dad," how long has that been going on? You just lost y...
- D., My eight year old is the same way. I am on top of her every day because she either forgets or doesn't remember. I am constantly reminding her because she is s...
- Sometimes we have to remind ourselves that our kids are KIDS. My daughter is on the mature side and I found myself expecting a bit more of her than she was appropriat...
My 12 Yr Old Says He Hates His Life and That He Wishes He Were Never Born
Asked by V.M. from San Diego
on October 30, 2009
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This is our 3rd year home-schooling through a great Christian school here in San Diego. Lately, over the past several weeks, whenever he's forced to follow through on ...
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- I would definitely seeking counseling for him, either through a licensed clinical social worker, a psychologist, or through your pastor/church. It sounds like he may ...
- Please tell me you have tryed chiropractic for his headaches! Also, if you find a chiropractor that works with children and nutrtion that would be all-encompassing. L...
- I agree with the other two comments. Have him see a counselor. Also, just by looking at your post, I can see that he is the middle child and has a very young brother. ...
Moving to Eagen- Need Resources
Asked by K.D. from Minneapolis
on November 16, 2009
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Hi We are moving to Eagen from Dallas Texas. I need info on the following...
Pediatrician
Family Dentist
Family Doctor
Piano Teacher
Swim Team
Soccer Leaque
Act...
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- Hi there K., We go to Metropolitan Pediatrics in Burnsville (12 minutes from home, on the way to Cyprus!), and see Dr. Harrington. We love her. Park Nicollet and Fair...
- I go to Quinn Dental in Eagan and we see Dr Kathleen Key. Love her! Cannot say one bad thing about the office!
- I have my four year old son in what we call Karate, but it is actually Taekwondo at Fusion Martial Arts in Eagan. We love it, the teachers are really great and work w...
Boys Play Fighting in House
Asked by D.S. from Chicago
on June 4, 2008
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My son's cousin is four years old boy and he likes to play fight with my son who is five. My son does not enjoy this activity , just tries to defend himself. I know ...
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- I would step in and say something. I like the idea of re-directing the activity to something else, too. "Ok, that's enough fighting. How about if you/we play soccer...
- It sounds to me, like that little 4 year old, is a bully. Why should you and your son be compromised, to accomodate such ignorance? I would say, that, although the mot...
- If a child is hurting yours, you have every right to physically seperate the two, especially if the other mother is not doing anything to teach her son that when anoth...
Looking for Weekly Activity
Asked by C.C. from Dallas
on August 12, 2009
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I am looking for a weekly activity for my 2 1/2 year old son to do this fall and spring. Like karate, gymnastics, sports, etc. Similiar to taking a girl to dance and g...
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- All of the rec centers will be coming out with their fall programs. Coppell's is already available online. Lewisville will be ready later this week. FM will be in S...
- Check out Excite Gymnastics & Cheer. They have 2 locations...one in Highland Village and one in Parker Square here in Flower Mound. They have all kinds of programs, ...
- Hi C., I am the mom of three boys and keep them busy in many ways - karate at Turner's Martial Arts (they start at age 4), gym classses at WinKids in Flower Mound and...
Neighbour's Kid Hitting My Soon to Be 6 Year Old.
Asked by A.V. from Jackson
on April 23, 2009
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We live in an apartment community where kids come out to play in evening. However, there is one 4 year old boy with his 7 and half year old sister who picks on my near...
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- I think definitely hitting with a bat probably warrants a call to the police-you're in the best position to determine the severity of it, but it sure sounds bad and te...
- Your son is going to have to learn to hit back when he is hit. He doesn't have to be able to trounce the bully - most bullies stop if the person they're bullying shows...
- Where is your husband in all of this? Maybe if he hears about defending himself from his dad then he will do it. I say get the dad involve in this situation and also i...
