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

Let’s cover some basics first. Athletes are NOT normal people. They need MORE calories than a person the same age who goes to school and then home to...

Team sports were such a huge part of my life growing up. I started playing soccer in early elementary, swam swim team every summer, and went on to...

Play is one of the largest opportunities for youth to develop physically, mentally, and socially. There are a variety of different ways for youth to...

Deciding when to start strength and conditioning is a very controversial topic. The term as a whole is very broad. The most common thought process...

5 Kip Drills You Can Do At Home The kip is a milestone skill in gymnastics. For many gymnasts, the kip is the first skill that provides a true...

Is the overwhelming amount of candy on Halloween leaving you dreading Trick-or-Treating?!? We love using our costumes more than once - attending...

Comparisons seem to be inevitable, they are here, there and everywhere. I listen to sports talk radio often enough that I hear some pundit talk about...

It seems that, as a preschool teacher, I find myself with the same challenge every year. How do I be a fun, exciting teacher but still keep order and...

Gymnastics skill requirements shape a program's lesson plans. Skill requirements for each level create a progressive training schedule for proper...

It can be a daunting task to decide if preschool, and which preschool is right for both your child and family. Parents have to determine if it will...

8 Drills to Do at Home to Improve Hand Eye Coordination Hand eye coordination is used in all aspects in a child’s life. It is used in sports,...

How Preschool Balance Links to Early Reading Skills Balance is the ability to hold your body upright and steady without falling down, in a sitting or...

6 Keys to Powerful Jumping Hello again! I wanted to quickly talk about jumping for power without the use of traditional gym equipment like squat...

New in Ninja Training Ninja training has taken flight with exciting shows such as American Ninja Warrior. Youth across the nation are looking for...

6 Fun Drills for Preschool Cartwheels A cartwheel is a foundation skill necessary to gymnastics development. It is a skill that comes easy to some...

Who to watch at the 2019 US National Gymnastics Championships

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The Importance of Physical Activity for Brain Development Children learn best through play. Seems obvious, right? But so often parents and teachers...

5 Easy Bento Box Lunch Ideas School is right around the corner and that means it's time to start thinking about packing school lunches again. If...

Top 3 Chores By Age: How Can Your Child Help Around The House? It seems that every mom you ask battles this question. While they eagerly await the...

The science speaks for itself. 65% of all communication is non-verbal. This might help explain why sometimes it is necessary to communicate in person...

5 Tips For Stay At Home Moms Returning To Work As a stay-at-home for 10+ years (working part-time here and there) I really did feel content with my...

Tips for Surviving Road Trips With Kids Schools out and the vacation calendars are filling up. Tis the season for family vacations and sometimes this...

Its that time of year when, we are heading of to the lake for the weekend, going to pools, beaches and boating. These activities make summer fun and...

Summer always seems to start with a bang, but we often find ourselves struggling with new, fun ideas in July. Parents and children often burn out of...

Kid Friendly Summer Recipes I don't know about you, but when the temperature outside hits 90 degrees I have little appetite and the thought of...

4 Steps to Keep Your Gymnast Safe Let's face it, gymnastics can be a risky sport. However, there are ways to eliminate many of the risks in the sport...

4 Steps to Maximize Gymnastics Class Time Gymnastics classes and practices always seem to fly by. As a coach, it seems like there is never enough...

Top Gifts for Dads on Father's Day Father's Day is not that far away! Have you thought about what you're going to do to celebrate the dad in your...

5 Ways To Maximize Teamwork and Productivity Teamwork makes the dream work. The saying is more than just a catchy rhyme. Study after study has shown...

If you are anything like me, I have absolutely no green thumb and need all the help I can get when it comes to plants, trees, and shrubs. My husband...

Is Your Preschooler Ready for Organized Sports? I must admit I've been that parent; the one with a young 4-year-old, feeling pressure from...

Cartwheel or Round Off? What's the Difference? For those of you that are new to gymnastics or tumbling training, I wanted to go over a couple of...

Creating a Complete Child: Mindfulness for Preschoolers Early childhood classrooms have continued to evolve over the last few years. Gone are the...

How To Do a Better Pushup Fundamental exercises that have been around forever are sometimes expected to be done without ever really being taught. I...

The Mindset of Accountability Accountability is frequently reviewed in the corporate world. Managers expect employees to show up for work and perform...

6 Ways to Celebrate Earth Day with your Family Earth Day is a simple holiday and is often overlooked by many. It is a great chance to help teach your...

Take a Shot at Summer Sports Performance Spring soccer is in full swing, tryouts are right around the corner, and the fall season will be here before...

Life After Gymnastics: How Gymnastics Prepares You For Other Sports You don't have to be an Olympian to benefit from gymnastics. There's a reason why...

10 Tips on How to Get to The Top of the Warped Wall The warped wall is the main ninja obstacle to conquer in ninja warrior. It's the finishing...

Join us for a weekly camp out adventure incorporating STEM challenges. This academically based camp is for students entering the 1st - 5th grade....

Draw. Paint. Create this summer with certified art instructor, Erica Crist, of Paper & Canvas {KC}. Art classes at Pinnacle Gymnastics are fun,...

8 Fun Indoor Activities for Preschoolers I feel like I'm just starting to shake off the winter doldrums and now we've got spring (and spring showers)...

10 Ways To Connect with Students A teacher or coach's job is to teach their students. Teachers and coaches are evaluated on their ability to...

Does Kindness Have Scientifically Proven Benefits? We all know the common phrase "kindness is contagious". However, did you know that there is...

Age Appropriate Ways to Improve Grip Strength at Home Grip strength is extremely important for sports and daily life. In many different sports, grip...

Join us for Ninja Camp for Kids 2019 Kansas City Join us for a different theme each week! Pinnacle Summer Camps are the perfect Activities for Kids...

Have a Blast at Thrilling Thursday Summer Camp 2019 Thrilling Thursday Summer Camp is the perfect break for parents and kids alike! These themed...

Does KT Tape Work? I don’t think I’ve been to a competition this year without seeing an athlete with KT tape somewhere on their body. I suspect none...

Surviving Your First Child Going Away to College You have spent the last 18 years preparing him for the day he leaves for to college. It's an...