Ask Dr. Robyn

Goal Setting Secrets for the New Year!

Success Coach, Speaker, Author, and the creator of the Powerful Words Character Development System shares a quick and easy 5 step goal setting and...
Dave Kovar's Living Lessons

Don’t Be A One-Upper

Don't Be A One-upper (A re-post from my book "Brief Moments of Clarity") Several times in my life I've caught myself trying to outdo someone...
Living Lessons with Duke Tirschel

Living Life to the Fullest Means Living Well

So many of us want to hit that home run rather than be the runner on first base, even if we're the run needed to...
Sensei Ryan Speaks Out

Sensei Ryan’s Father and Son Time Fun

Sensei Ryan's Father and Son Time Fun pivots around another Fun Challenge Video where I ask my son questions about my childhood and he...
Ask Dr. Robyn

How to Talk to Kids about Bullying

How to Talk to Kids about Bullying with Carrie Goldman Bullying is a hot topic these days- of course it is. Studies tell us that,...
Dave Kovar's Living Lessons

Running A Martial Arts School

I love the Martial Arts. I thoroughly enjoy teaching martial arts. I continue to be in awe of what martial arts do for people....
Living Lessons with Duke Tirschel

Turn Your Life Around

Don’t underestimate what it took to get you to where you are now so if you want to turn your life around you will...
Dave Kovar's Living Lessons

Living Lessons: Sincerely Accept a Compliment

As a martial arts instructor, I have had the privilege to work with a lot of students over the years. One of the byproducts...
Ask Dr. Robyn

Teaching Sportsmanship to Kids

Dr. Robyn Silverman, Child Development Specialist, Body Image Expert, Author of Good Girls Don't Get Fat, and the founder and creator of the Powerful...
Dave Kovar's Living Lessons

Teaching Martial Arts

This is one of my favorite memories about teaching martial arts. Even though it happened over twenty years ago, I remember him like it was...
Ask Dr. Robyn

Teaching Children Cooperation

Dr. Robyn Silverman - Author, Speaker, Child/Teen Development Expert and creator of the Industry's number one personal development / life skills / character education...
Living Lessons with Duke Tirschel

Discover What You Have to Contribute

I don’t want to spend the life I have left just squeaking by, I’m going to “go for it”. When I say “squeaking by”...
Sensei Ryan Speaks Out

Spring Break Ideas for Working Adults

Spring Break is here! Are you going on vacation or do you have to stay home and work? If you are an adult who...
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5 Tips for Disciplining an Emotional Child

Parenting and disciplining an emotional child who tends to become easily overwhelmed, emotional or sensitive can pose a great challenge to parents. Parents may...
Dane Harden's Living Lessons

What is a Knight in Shining Armor

I wasn't feeling like anyone's knight in shining armor "I was whining about the various ailments and injuries that have accrued over a lifetime spent...
Books By Duke Tirschel

With Each Breath

Preface: After writing, Tang Soo Do Karate and Toughen-Up for Chuck Norris I began writing short stories that reflected actual experiences in my life. But, before publishing them I...