Rough Play and Getting Too Physical
Parenting Perspective When a child falls during play or sports, their adrenaline and pride can often collide. They often want…
Rough Play and Getting Too Physical
Parenting Perspective Many parents encourage their children to ‘be brave’ during sports, only to then watch them take unnecessary risks…
Rough Play and Getting Too Physical
Parenting Perspective When a child cheers more loudly for a big hit than for a clean pass or a moment…
Rough Play and Getting Too Physical
Parenting Perspective Practising martial arts takedowns at home should only ever be done in a highly controlled and supervised manner,…
Rough Play and Getting Too Physical
Parenting Perspective When a child takes a hard tackle, whether it is in football, martial arts, or a playful sport,…
Rough Play and Getting Too Physical
Parenting Perspective Creating a red/yellow card rule for your home can give your children a visual and playful way to…
Rough Play and Getting Too Physical
Parenting Perspective For many children, protective equipment like mouthguards and headgear can look intimidating. If this gear is introduced too…
Rough Play and Getting Too Physical
Parenting Perspective It can be unsettling when you feel that the drills in your child’s sports or martial arts class…
Rough Play and Getting Too Physical
Parenting Perspective When a child realises they are physically strong—faster, bigger, or more skilled than their peers—they can easily confuse…
Rough Play and Getting Too Physical
Parenting Perspective Deciding to allow your child to spar in martial arts can be both exciting and nerve-wracking for a…