Oxytocin: The Key To Positive Social Relationships in Children and Teens
Posted: August 31, 2019
Oxytocin: The Key To Positive Social Relationships in Children and Teens
Oxytocin has been dubbed the “love chemical.” It is the hormone that is released when we feel love and trust in relationships. For most people, they know oxytocin as a significant part of the parent-child bonding process. However, it is also very important in overall human relationships and is considered our “social glue”.
The release of oxytocin is not automatic but rather, a learned response. It is very important for children to develop an effective oxytocin response. We find that when children are abused or neglected, they often have underdeveloped oxytocin responses. This is because they have been locked in the fight or flight response and have not developed the oxytocin response to calm down. Therefore, bonding is very important to children in the early years of life.
Dopamine: The Key to Increased Motivation and Focus in Children and Teens
Posted: August 20, 2019
DOPAMINE: The Key to Increased Motivation and Focus in Children and Teens
Have you ever wondered why children and teens seem to be so addicted to their smartphones and other devices? Parents are frustrated with their children’s lack of attention and motivation but what do their devices have to do with this? The answer is found in science!
Often referred to as the “motivator molecule,” dopamine is a “feel good” chemical that is released in the brain which helps us focus and feel motivated. When dopamine levels are low, it can result in symptoms such as difficulty focusing, decreased motivation, trouble problem-solving, and social anxiety. Therefore, many ADHD medications target dopamine levels.
Back 2 School Supply Drive
Posted: August 12, 2019
Back 2 School season is almost here and Bronx Jiu-Jitsu is hosting a Back To School Supply Drive.
Grappler's when you donate a pack of pencils, notebooks, markers, backpacks, etc.....you will earn a TICKET to our PIZZA PARTY on Friday, September 13th at 7PM!
Back 2 School Special
Posted: August 12, 2019
It’s Back To School Season and at Bronx Jiu-Jitsu your child can acquire skills that will go beyond the classroom setting.
Skills taught at our school include:
Fostering a Positive Growth Mindset
Posted: August 05, 2019
Fostering a Positive Growth Mindset
We all love to see our kids excel in everything they do. There is no doubt that when kids finally nail that sweep, or passes an opponent's guard and submits them; everyone involved shares a sense of accomplishment. BUT it is only a matter of time before our children come across something that challenges them. Before we go any further, let’s agree that challenges are good things!
If you are never challenged then either you aren’t working hard enough, or you’re not growing. Both of those are opposite concepts in relation to martial arts. From rank to rank, everything gets harder because being a Martial Artist is about growth and being better than you were the day before.