Hey Gang – Hope you all had a great weekend.
Over the last few months mykidsbfit.com has been teaching a gym class at SS Peter & Paul Elementary School in Glenn Mills, Pennsylvania. Every week we had the pleasure of working with 8th grade boys and girls, which is a critical age for long- term development.
At age 13, kids are really coming into their own. They are developing interests, setting goals, finding independence and are beginning to make important decisions that directly affect their future.
Some of these decisions include which high schools to attend, which clubs to join, favorite music, relationships (gasp!) and extra-curricular activities. At this age, children are technically savvy, are developing political and charitable ideals and are very image conscience. They also are extremely vulnerable to peer pressure.
It is critical as parents to communicate with you child, respect their opinions, give them a little space and affirm how wonderful they are. It is also very important to make sure they keep activity in their lives. If they choose extra-curriculars that are not athletic, then it is even more important to make sure they stay active. The kids at Ss Peter & Paul are an awesome bunch of kids and I will miss them now that the program is over. What they did come away with is a great program of exercises, which they can follow at home at their own pace. Below is a quick video of the kids hard at work!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=civDgW4NCw0
If your kids are in a school in the Greater Philadelphia region that may be interested in our program, please don’t hesitate to contact us at info@mykidsbfit.com.
Thanks and take care - Diana
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