Helping a Nervous Child Find Courage on the Mat
October's life skill in our Keller kids classes is courage. For a lot of kids, the bravest thing they do all month is walk onto the mat for the first time, so this post shares simple ways parents can help a nervous child take that step. The short answer: if your child is nervous about trying martial arts, that is normal, and it is exactly what courage practice looks like. Keep the first step small, tell them what to expect, and ask them about the brave part afterward. Nervous is normal, even for champions Our October motto is simple: Brave isn't never being scared. It's trying anyway. Kids feel nervous before a first class for the same reasons adults do. It is a new room, with new ....
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