How to Curb Cell Phone Addiction

Cell phone addiction is a real problem for many children and teens today. With the constant bombardment of notifications, texts, and social media, it can be hard for them to put down their phones and focus on other activities. But it’s important for parents to help their children break this addiction and find healthier ways to spend their time.

The first step is to set boundaries. Set a time when they are not allowed to use their phones, such as during meals, family time, or when they should be doing their homework. Explain why it is important to take a break from their phones and make sure they understand that these boundaries are not meant to punish them, but to help them stay focused and productive.

Getting Your Kids to Go Places Without a Fight

Getting Your Kids to Go Places Without a Fight 

I wanted to swing by and tell you about a simple trick you can use to get your kids to actually WANT to leave the house.

This is especially neat for gettingthem to go to those places that they really don't want to... You know, like on errands and appointments and things like that.

Here it is...

The next time you want to get your kid to go somewhere (without a hassle or a fight)...

The Charles Dickens Lesson

The Charles Dickens Lesson...

You might be wondering what a kids martial arts instructor like me is doing posting about Charles Dickens.

Stick with me - it'll all be clear in a minute 😉

Did you know that before Dickens became one of England's most famed and adored writers...

He lived in a cockroach-infested attic, worked practically every waking hour of his life, and wrote on what scraps of paper he could in dim light, at night?

It's true. It's also true that Dickens...

... ALMOST GAVE UP.