by Anna Narvaes | Apr 24, 2017 | Dance, Gymnastics, NinjaZone
Ever wonder what your toddler is really up to during a gymnastics class or other organized group activity? Are they having fun? How can I help? Who are their friends? Do they listen to the instructor? — these are the thoughts that may swirl through your mind. The...
by Anna Narvaes | Apr 12, 2017 | Tips for Parents
This year, spring has been an early bloomer, but also a tease. 80 degrees one weekend, snowstorm the next. But when summer finally rolls around, we can finally hang up the skis and snow jackets — every day is an outside play day. So now that summer is right around the...
by Anna Narvaes | Mar 24, 2017 | Dance, Gymnastics, NinjaZone, Tips for Parents
Children are influenced by their surroundings. It’s important to start young when teaching them habits, especially considering that children develop habits by age nine. Both bad and healthy habits can be hard to break. The earlier we introduce healthy habits, the more...
by Anna Narvaes | Feb 15, 2017 | Dance, Gymnastics, NinjaZone, Tips for Parents
Coaches are more than just sports-focused supervisors who see your child a few hours every week. They play a crucial role in children’s lives — as role models, as teachers and as mentors. A coach’s impact is felt well beyond the training sessions and can shape...
by Anna Narvaes | Feb 1, 2017 | Dance, Gymnastics, NinjaZone, Tips for Parents
As parents on a mission to protect children from disappointments, we have erased nearly every uncomfortable obstacle, depriving children of one of the most valuable lessons: Failure is part of success. We’ve taught our kids to fear failure and, in doing so, we’ve...
