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Women’s self-defense training discussion circle with chairs set up for real-life safety and awareness instruction at a martial arts school
January 21, 2026

Women’s Self-Defense Isn’t About Winning Fights

(It’s About What Happens Before One Ever Starts) Women’s self-defense training isn’t just about learning how to fight—it’s about understanding how real…

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A toddler and a dog on a walk showing the benefits of letting kids be bored.
December 30, 2025

Letting Kids Be Bored While Still Making Memories

We’re in that strange pocket of winter break, the days after Christmas but before New Year’s Eve. The decorations are still up. …

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Children playing at American Heroes Park in Bellevue, highlighting outdoor activities for kids in Bellevue and community play spaces.
December 14, 2025

What Bellevue Families Wish We Had for Kids (And How We’re Making It Work Right Now)

If you spend any time talking with local parents, you’ll hear the same themes come up again and again. Bellevue families want…

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Lights at Baldwin Field in Bellevue are part of the 2025 Omaha Christmas lights guide
November 30, 2025

The 2025 Omaha Christmas Lights Guide – And the Small Businesses That Make the Season Bright

There’s nothing better in December than piling into the car, blasting holiday music, grabbing something warm to sip, and cruising through the…

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Showing a few Thanksgiving Week Activities for Families in Bellevue & Omaha
November 23, 2025

6 Thanksgiving Week Activities for Families in Bellevue & Omaha

Fun, free, and sanity-saving ideas for the long holiday break Thanksgiving week is here, and if you’re already hearing “I’m booooored” before…

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Goal setting for kids starts on the mat.
November 16, 2025

Mastering Progress: Why Some Goals Take Longer (And Why That’s Normal)

When it comes to goal setting for kids, one of the most important lessons is this: some goals are quick wins… and…

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Child receiving a white sash in Kung Fu class, showing one of the best winter activities for kids in Bellevue to build confidence and focus.
November 9, 2025

Best Winter Activities for Kids in Bellevue (That Don’t Involve Screens)

When the temperature drops and the wind kicks up, it’s easy to slip into hibernation mode, for both kids and parents. Before…

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Alison and her son smiling while sparring during Kung Fu class, representing intentional gratitude and family growth through martial arts training.
November 2, 2025

The Power of Intentional Gratitude: The Formula That Changes Everything

Beyond the Belt: Gratitude as a Discipline Most of us first step into a Kung Fu school to get stronger, fitter, or…

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Instructor guides high-achieving students during martial arts training for kids at American Academies of Martial Arts in Bellevue.
October 25, 2025

Martial Arts Training for Kids: Why High-Achieving Students Need It Too

When parents think about martial arts training for kids, they often picture shy children learning confidence or high-energy kids learning control. And…

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Coda and Henna receive new green and orange sashes from Mr. Robertson at American Academies of Martial Arts—kids martial arts in Bellevue.

Kids Martial Arts in Bellevue: Green & Orange Power for Confidence and Control

When you think of Halloween colors, orange and green might make you picture pumpkins, leaves, or even friendly monsters. But here in…

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