"Parenting Resolutions" for the New Year!

 

Each New Year is a new opportunity to focus on making positive changes in your life. While this is a great habit for everyone, it’s especially important for parents. Why? Because the choices that you make not only benefit you, they have a direct effect on your child’s health, too!

 

Here are 3 parenting resolutions to consider for 2012:

 

1.  Instill a love for physical activity. Physical activity provides countless benefits. So, it’s important to help your child develop healthy habits at an early age. In addition to gymnastics, The Little Gym of Arlington-Mansfield has several physical activities for kids, such as Gymnastics, Sports Skills, Karate and Dance, which can help your child develop a love for an active lifestyle.

 

2.  Establish healthy eating habits. Keep healthy, yummy snacks on hand and set an example for your child with your own food choices.  When planning meals, involve your children in shopping and meal planning as well as promote low fat meals that follow the government's MyPlate guidelines (www.myplate.gov). This allows you to reinforce your child’s healthy meal options and helps children discover new foods and flavors.

 

3. Focus on your child's positive behaviors. Like adults, children respond to favorable comments and adopt behaviors that gain them attention. Try to get in the habit of catching your children “at their best.” Providing encouragement for good behavior or for achievements in sports or other physical activities is a great way to motivate children to maintain good habits.

 

While you help your children develop healthy habits, don’t forget to make resolutions for your own health as well. In fact, consider resolving to get some well-deserved “me” time this year. Planning some time away from the kids should be considered a necessity rather than a luxury. Plus, brief separations are beneficial for kids as well. Time away helps foster a feeling of independence and builds bonds with other adults such as grandma, a favorite neighbor, or The Little Gym instructors. And if you need a parents night out, our Parents’ Survival Nights have got you covered!

 

As we start the New Year, we’re thrilled to have the opportunity to assist so many children in the Arlington/Mansfield area develop an appreciation for fitness and fun with our gymnastics and parent child classes.  To find out more information about our program or to schedule a free introductory class, please contact a team member at (817) 465-9296 today!

New Ownership and a New Beginning in 2012!

We are excited to announce that on January 19th, 2012 we will re-open the gym and be the new owners of The Little Gym of Arlington/Mansfield, TX.  Operating a The Little Gym in Texas has been a dream of ours and we are more than thrilled to be making this dream come true! 

 

Matt & Jacquelyn have been a part of The Little Gym family for some time now and proud native Texans! Jacquelyn grew up in the Gulf Coast town of La Porte, TX and attended Stephen F. Austin State University where she earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Theatre and Dance. Upon graduation, she moved to New York City where for two years she company managed several Broadway and Off-Broadway productions. As a company manager in New York she worked with stars like Julie Andrews, Mia Farrow, Alec Baldwin and many more!

 

Matt grew up in Wimberley, TX and also attended Stephen F. Austin State University earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration. Upon graduation, Matt worked with ACME Truck Lines as a Sales Rep for a year until accepting an opportunity to work in the golf business. Matt worked for Wilson Sporting Goods Golf Division for 4 years as a Sales Rep covering South Texas and Louisiana. 

 

Jacquelyn and Matt fell in love with The Little Gym concept almost 4 years ago when they made the decision to prepare to start a family.  Jacquelyn began working in The Little Gym of The Woodlands location as a Program Director in 2008. Her hard work, dedication, spunky personality and love for the children and families quickly landed her as the General Manager for The Woodlands, TX and Spring, TX locations in the North-Houston area. She ran and operated both gyms simultaneously for almost two fun-filled years! During her time working in the gym Matt and Jacquelyn both grew in passion and appreciation for The Little Gym Program. Being around the love and laughter of the children and families inspired them to start their own. In 2009, they welcomed Matthew Wyatt Oldham. Wyatt has followed in his Mom’s footsteps at The Little Gym starting as a Bug at 4 months and has now grown to a 2 ½ year old Super Beast…and boy is he ever! 

 

Jacquelyn’s hard work and success as a General Manager earned her an opportunity to move to Scottsdale, AZ and work for The Little Gym International corporate team as a Training Specialist. During her time at the corporate level, she was responsible for training new franchise owners in every aspect of running a successful The Little Gym business.

 

Matt has spent the last 2 years living and working at an award winning Golf Course in Scottsdale, AZ as an Assistant Golf Pro. Matt’s favorite part of his job was teaching young golfers in Junior Golf Clinics how to hone and strengthen their golf skills.

 

As you can see, we have a lot of experience with children and The Little Gym.  We believe in the vision that the Founder of The Little Gym, Robin Wes, had from the start: to create a place where children can have fun, be safe, and build confidence while learning new physical skills. We are honored to work in a business that is devoted to creating well-rounded children!  We look forward to the opportunity, to influence the development of your children, and integrate ourselves into the community of Arlington/Mansfield. We are excited to be back in Texas, closer to friends, family and the southern hospitality we love.

                                    

As we re-open on January 19, 2012 you will see some exciting new changes to the facility and a new energy when you come to class, as we breathe our own passion for the program into The Little Gym of Arlington/Mansfield.

 

We will continue to gradually make upgrades to the facility and we will be conducting some team training sessions that will enhance your experience as a customer.  And of course you will see some new faces…Jacquelyn, Matt and on occasion, maybe even our Super Beast Wyatt.

 

 What will not change is the fact that The Little Gym is still the ideal place for your child to develop new physical skills all while having Serious Fun! We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your commitment and continued dedication to your child’s development.  Each and every time you come to class, your child has the opportunity to grow, and we are looking forward to playing an integral role in helping your child attain the skills needed for a lifetime of success.  Thanks for being such an important part of The Little Gym family!

 

For those of you who haven’t been to The Little Gym in a while, we would like to welcome you back with an re-introductory visit!  We would love to have you come in to visit the fresh new look and faces of the gym! To determine the best class time for your child, and reserve your space, please call, email or come by the gym! 

 

To all of our valued customers, we welcome and encourage feedback, and we look forward to getting to know you and building a long lasting relationship. See you for our first day of class January 23, 2012!

 

Happy Handstands,

 

Jacquelyn and Matthew Oldham

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