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Creating Our Stronger Together Family Guiding Principles: A Commitment to Empowering the Next Generation
At Stronger Together Family, we are creating something bigger than just a community – we’re building a foundation of support and knowledge. These guiding principles are dedicated to every parent, educator, coach, and trainer who believes in the potential of the next generation and is committed to guiding them towards a stronger, healthier future. These principles are for: • Parents who want the absolute best for their kids and themselves, striving every day to raise confident, healthy, and resilient children. • Educators who treat each student as if they were their own, giving everything they can to ensure their students thrive both inside and outside the classroom. • Coaches and trainers who wear the name “coach” with pride, pouring their knowledge, energy, and passion into shaping young lives, instilling discipline, confidence, and a love for physical movement. We are here for YOU, united by a shared belief in the power of physical, mental, and emotional well-being. We understand that every moment counts when it comes to shaping the future of our kids. Together, we’ll provide expert guidance, daily tips, and real-time answers to your questions so you can keep making an impact every day. Let’s continue building a stronger future together!
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Welcome to our Stronger Together Family...Stronger Kids, Brighter Future: The Ultimate Online Resource for Raising Healthy, Capable Children
In today’s digital age, giving your child the foundation for a healthy future doesn’t have to be complicated or overwhelming. Our Stronger Kids, Brighter Future Skool community is designed to empower parents with the knowledge and tools to help their children grow physically, mentally, and emotionally—all from the convenience of online learning. This FREE community is your go-to resource for improving your child’s physical literacy, enhancing their strength, balance, coordination, and nutrition, while also focusing on mental wellness. Whether you’re a busy parent or simply looking for the best way to ensure your child thrives, we’ve made it easy for you to access expert-led courses and resources on your schedule. What You’ll Learn Inside: 1. Strength Training for Growing Bodies Safe, effective methods to build muscle and strength, improving your child’s overall physical health and reducing the risk of injury. 2. Balance & Movement Mastery Exercises and games designed to improve your child’s coordination, agility, and flexibility—skills they can apply in sports, dance, and everyday life. 3. Nutrition for Optimal Development Easy-to-follow nutritional guidance that supports growth and fuels active kids, featuring family-friendly meal plans and tips. 4. Mental Wellness & Confidence Building Proven strategies to boost your child’s confidence, emotional intelligence, and resilience, helping them face challenges both on and off the field. 5. Comprehensive Physical Literacy Program A step-by-step guide to help your child master all the skills of physical literacy, setting them up for success in any physical activity. Why Choose Online Learning? • Flexible Access Learn at your own pace and on your own time with our mobile-friendly, parent-focused resources. • Expert Content Developed by experienced educators and fitness professionals, ensuring your child receives the best possible guidance. • Community Support Connect with other like-minded parents, share insights, and get answers to your questions from experts and peers.
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Single-Leg Balance Hold
Foundational Balance & Stability Drill For At HOME Skill Development ⸻ 🔍 What Is This Drill? The Single-Leg Balance Hold asks a child to stand on one foot for as long as possible without losing balance. It looks simple—but it is one of the most powerful indicators of physical literacy, neurological development, and injury resilience in kids. Balance is not just a “fitness skill.” It is a life skill. ⸻ 🎯 Purpose of the Drill This drill develops: • Balance & Stability – Control of the body over a single base of support • Core Strength – Automatic engagement of trunk stabilizers • Joint Control – Foot, ankle, knee, and hip alignment • Proprioception – Body awareness in space • Neurological Development – Brain-to-body communication • Injury Prevention – Especially ankle, knee, and hip injuries 💡 Why it matters: Almost every movement in sports and life—running, jumping, stopping, climbing stairs—happens on one leg at a time. ⸻ 🧠 How to Perform the Drill 1. Stand tall with hands on hips 2. Lift one foot slightly off the ground 3. Keep eyes forward 4. Hold balance as long as possible 5. Switch legs and repeat Stop the timer when: • The lifted foot touches the ground • The standing foot moves • Hands leave hips ⸻ 📏 Objective Scoring Method • Score = Longest hold time (seconds) • Record best time on each leg • Use the lower score for grading (this highlights imbalances) ⸻ 📊 Age-Related Norms (Eyes Open) Age Expected Time 5–6 15–30 sec 7–9 30–45 sec 10–12 45–60 sec 13+ 60+ sec ⸻ 🟩 Skill Progressions (How to Make It Harder) Progress only when the child meets the age norm with good control. Level 1 – Beginner • Eyes open • Hands on hips • Stable surface Level 2 – Intermediate • Arms extended • Head turns left/right • Slight knee bend • Close 1 eye Level 3 – Advanced • Eyes closed • Stand on pillow or folded towel • Catch & toss a soft object Level 4 – Elite / Athletic • Single-leg mini squat holds • Reach forward, sideways, backward • Balance after a small hop
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Perfect Form Isn’t the Goal. Skill Development Is.
Parents & Coaches—this is an important reminder 👇 Kids do not learn movement by being corrected every single rep. They learn by trying, adjusting, and figuring it out through practice. Minor form differences—when they are NOT injury-risk—are part of the learning process. If we jump in too quickly with: • constant cues • overcorrection • “that’s not perfect” feedback We rob kids of something critical: problem-solving through movement. Movement skills develop the same way reading or math does: 👉 repetition 👉 trial and error 👉 confidence over time Our role isn’t to coach perfection. Our role is to: ✔ keep kids safe ✔ give simple guidance ✔ allow exploration ✔ let skills mature with practice When kids are allowed to move, fail, adjust, and succeed—real skill sticks. Let the skill develop. Let the confidence grow. Let kids figure it out. That’s how strong, capable movers are built—for life.
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Movement is a Life’s Purpose
Most kids don’t need more screen time… They need movement with purpose. When kids are active in the right way, they aren’t just “getting exercise.” They’re building lifelong skills that show up everywhere else in life: ✅ Balance & coordination ✅ Strength & body control ✅ Focus & confidence ✅ Problem-solving through movement ✅ Social skills & teamwork ✅ A healthy relationship with their body Running around is fun. But intentional movement teaches kids how to move well, feel capable, and stay active for life. That’s the difference between: 👉 short-term activity 👉 long-term health, confidence, and independence Movement is a life skill. Let’s teach it that way. 💪🏽🧠❤️ #PhysicalLiteracy #LifelongHealth #HomeschoolFitness #HealthyKids #StrongerTogetherHomeschoolAcademy
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