Kids First Blog
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Are There Benefits to Boredom?
Posted: November 25, 2014By Jen O'Hara, Tumble Bee Department Leader “I’m bored.” Why do these two small words conjure such immense feelings of anxiety and guilt in many parents? With information at our fingertips, today&...read more
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20 THINGS PARENTS CAN STOP DOING TO BE HAPPIER
Posted: November 12, 2014Originally posted by Anne Josephson on July 21, 2014 on JAG GYM BLOG Being a parent is hard. The physical exhaustion. The extreme financial commitment. Both of which, of course, pale in comparison to the infinite emotio...read more
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The Stanford Marshmallow Study
Posted: November 4, 2014Recently, I was engaged with three new Kids First employees in what we call Level II Training in which we focus on The Kids First 24 Points (Our Mission, Unifying Principles, Teaching Principles, Hiring Mantras). Most of the d...read more
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The Single Most Important Thing Your Athlete Needs to Know
Posted: October 17, 2014By Anne Josephson, JAG GYM Blog Do you know what the single most thing your athletes need to believe about their coach in order for them to work to their highest potential? It’s not that you know how to teach a perfe...read more
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Choice-Based Responsibility Model
Posted: October 8, 2014By Jeff Metzger, Founding President Welcome to the inaugural Promoting Happy, Healthy, Responsible Kids, for parents, teachers, coaches, anyone having an interest in helping kids grow into happy, healthy, responsible adults....read more
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Parents…What is Your ‘One Big Thing’?
Posted: September 15, 2014by Founder Jeff Metzger Good businesses have a mission statement, that One Big Thing that guides every decision and grounds every action. The Kids First companies’ Mission, its One Big Thing is to help children d...read more
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10 Things Every All-Star Cheer Mom Should Have at a Competition
Posted: September 12, 2014by Heather Zumberge Competitions can be hectic. With these items you are sure to be prepared for whatever comes at you. Bristle Brush / Teasing Comb - Helps pull the baby hairs back and adds volume ...read more
