Pinnacle Gymnastics in 3-D: Observations from a Mother, Coach, and Business Owner

I used to be a firm believer in the fitness routine that if I didn't push my body to the extreme, to feel some level of pain, then it wasn't worth my...

Need a reason to smile? These routines will surely put a smile on your face. Check out these 10 fun floor routines performed by elite gymnasts. These...

This is a unique time that is truly is a test for all the preschool teachers. Our programs are typically built on play and social teaching, so how do...

Missing college and Elite gymnastics on TV? Check out these must watch vaults. Take note on how the vaults progress and the apparatus itself changes...

Ninja training has become more and more popular for kids starting at a young age. This is because of all the increased number of benefits that have...

The difference between us lie not only in the shape hardship takes but also in how we respond to it. The reality is that we all face times when the...

Getting your muscles warm before a stretch or a workout is important for injury prevention, even for children. Of course, you could do a quick light...

One of the basic questions I always receive is how to teach my child the ABCs. Since they are truly the cornerstone of our language and reading, it...

What are Skill Requirements? Skill requirements are a list of skills that are taught in each level. Great skill requirements should be: Progressive...

One of the best ways for individuals to have a beneficial impact on the environment is to work towards a zero-waste home. There are so many easy...

With gymnastics season ending so suddenly, many of us missed out on the opportunity to see some of the best gymnastics of the season. For those of...

Looking for a fantastic way to help your child avoid the summer slide? Check out these fun, highly engaging activities for your children this summer...

Are you looking for some creative activities to keep your preschooler and school-age child busy? Already have a stack of SOLO cups from your last get...

Being a parent is no easy task, especially as we are currently battling through a pandemic. It can become challenging to find ways to stay active...

How to Make a Bored Jar One of my favorite phrases, and one I tell my children when they say they're bored is, "Only boring people get bored". I saw...

Finding myself will some extra time on my hands during this COVID-19 outbreak, I have been reading some mom's groups on Facebook. More than once,...

Coming up with ideas to keep a two year old occupied can be challenging. Here are a few art activities to try. These activities will not only be fun...

With the current social distancing precautions currently in place everyone is adjusting to a new normal. This means big changes for people of all...

Life is a bit different for everyone at the moment. People have been thrown into homeschooling and figuring out the best way to engage their children...

Feeling anxious about social distancing and the stay at home order? Check out some of my favorite ideas for keeping your sanity. As an extroverted,...

COVID-19 has uprooted people's version of "normal" worldwide. Sure, they teach you to be prepared, make sure you have savings, live within your...

There's many moments we find ourselves spending days, or perhaps weeks indoors. Maybe it's the dead of winter or the several weeks after a new baby...

Update February 20, 2022 Barrier face masks will be optional (personal choice) at Pinnacle Gymnastics effective Monday, February 21. Families are...

Spring is here and with it comes time to spend outside with the family! Children are able to finally get out of the house and run and explore...

Tight hip flexors are not uncommon, in fact a lot of people today have that exact issue and may be unaware of it. It’s important to understand...

Ahh, it's 63 degrees today and I can just smell spring in the air. Yes, it'll get cold again and with my luck it'll probably snow in the next two...

Traveling with kids from Kansas City is easier than ever. There are so many places to see within an eight hour drive, direct flight, or both! Here...

For those of us that love to travel, it is natural to want to share that passion with our children. Taking family trips creates lifelong memories,...

The age of electronics; one-click shopping, online friendships, and math applications may be making our children more technologically savvy but with...

Join us for a different camp each week! Our summer camps are the perfect Activities for Kids Kansas City offering the right balance of physical...

Join us for a cool day of ninja camp every Wednesday all summer! Pinnacle Summer Camps are the perfect Activities for Kids Kansas City offering the...

Students entering Kindergarten and Pre-K are invited to travel around the world with the Gym and Learn Summer Enrichment program! Join us on Tuesday...

Resilience is such a key aspect in character building. As a parent, you are required to work on building resilience in your children to set them up...

Join us for extra team practice this summer! Each week we will focus on a different event and skills. Camps will be divided by level. This camp is...

Resilience, the capacity to recover quickly from difficulties, is an absolute necessity for successful gymnasts. Gymnastics is a sport that requires...

As the requirements for our preschool children continue to grow and expectations continue to rise from both parents and administration, often things...

Choosing the perfect preschool can be a daunting task for many parents. You have so many things to consider, it can often seem as if the perfect...

I will tell you first that there might be some contradiction to what I look for in great back handsprings versus what some other professionals look...

A rock wall is one of the most efficient ways to increase grip and upper body strength while still having fun. As athletes progress through each of...

Dear Gymnasts, I hope you know...

Often parents are worried about what their child will be when they grow up. So many times parents are focused on developing one aspect of their...

Growth and maturation plays a major role in adolescent female athletes. Due to the high performance level of competitive sports there needs to...

There are only a few gyms locally that offer classes but through research I have found that it is popular across the nation and in Europe. Some cater...

The holidays are here and, as a parent, I am always looking for ways to make the holidays about more than just presents. My family tries to focus on...

Supplements are probably unnecessary in most healthy children who are offered a good diet. If you were to mention a couple though - athletes will...

Parent’s want to help their child to succeed. However, gymnastics is a tough at home sport. Gymnastics requires equipment and often a spotter to be...

Gift giving can be so much fun when you are able to give to friends and family at the same time you support a charitable cause. Check out this list...

Your kids will be out of school before you know it! Prepare for their time off by signing up for Winter Break camps at Pinnacle. Winter Break camps...

The short answer is WATER!

Gymnastics is a sport that requires continued growth physically and mentally. Just as soon as you master one skill it is time for the next....