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  When was the last time you complemented yourself in front of your small beings? I ask because small beings are listening to every single thing that you say, even when you think they're not. Someone recently wrote to me: "My six-year-old thinks she's fat. What...

  By Laura Young, Energetic Juniors Youth Fitness Trainer   Did the last day of school spring up on you out of nowhere!? Now the kids are home all day, and all they want to do is park themselves on the couch, watch TV, and play video games. Yet they still need to...

Due to a great deal of interest in last month's topic of developing self-confidence, we have decided to revisit the theme this month.   More specifically, we wish to discuss how a non-competitive learning environment builds a child's self-esteem.  Having the...

Parents often come to us saying that their child does not want to go to gym class. Often this has to do with these children feeling intimidated or embarrassed in front of their peers or their teacher. These children may be getting teased by other kids or they may not...

This week, Energetic Juniors Certified Trainer Candice Pell talks about how to develop self-esteem.  Self-esteem and fitness often go hand-in-hand.  Children who are intimidated by gym class or sports activities with their peers often feel a lack of self-esteem when...

Katrina Phillip, one of our Energetic Juniors Certified trainers, asked one of our regular EJ clients, Noah, to explain why he enjoys being a part of Energetic Juniors.  So often we get email feedback from clients' parents, but every now and then, it is nice to hear...

Some children naturally have a lot of confidence in themselves and in what they are capable of. They take on leadership roles, fight to be the stars of their class, and they excel in all areas that are expected of them. For other children, it can feel like an endless...

We’ve been training kids for many years, and throughout that time have received many letters and testimonials from happy parents whose kids are loving their Energetic Juniors personal training sessions.   I’m always thrilled to hear this kind of feedback, because...