Kinder Karate Pittsburgh

For years, I've watched adults tell children things like...
"Be patient."
"Work together."
"Think before you act."
"Use your words."

But what if a child doesn't have those skills yet?

That's the question that led me to create The Do Better Bunch™.
These aren't just stories with a lesson at the end. They're stories about everyday kid problems that give children a chance to recognize themselves, think about their own choices, and begin practicing the skills that make those situations easier the next time.

Every story ends with a Do Better Bunch™ Family Guide filled with simple questions and activities that help keep the conversation going long after the story is over.

If you're a teacher, counselor, therapist, or work with children in any way, I hope these stories become another tool you can use to start meaningful conversations about executive functioning, social-emotional learning, and the real-life skills children are still developing.

As a children's coach—and now as a doctoral researcher studying executive functioning and child development—I've become convinced that behavior isn't the starting point.

Skills are.

When we help children build the skills behind the behavior, everything begins to change.
That's the heart behind The Do Better Bunch™.
I'll be adding new stories regularly, each centered on one real-life challenge children face and one practical skill they can begin practicing.
If you watch one, I'd love to know...

Which character did your child see themselves in?
Watch the series here:

The Do Better Bunch The Do Better Bunch: Video Books That Show the Right Choice Isn’t Always the Easy One Growing up is full of tricky situations and tough calls. The Do Better Bunch is a series of video books for kids who are navigating the messy parts of being human. We focus on real scenarios where character isn't...

Miss Riss helps the kids sign the character word for this cycle “GRATITUDE”

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When kids train with a partner, something powerful happens.

They’re not just practicing moves. They’re learning how to:
✨ Work with another person (hello, teamwork!)
✨ Focus under a little bit of pressure
✨ Respect boundaries and personal space
✨ Build confidence in a safe, encouraging way

It’s one thing to practice solo…but it’s a whole new level when a partner is involved. That’s when martial arts training really starts to click — discipline meets connection, and kids realize they can do hard things.

We don’t just teach punches and kicks. We teach kids how to grow stronger together.

When kids train with a partner, something powerful happens.

They’re not just practicing moves. They’re learning how to:
✨ Work with another person (hello, teamwork!)
✨ Focus under a little bit of pressure
✨ Respect boundaries and personal space
✨ Build confidence in a safe, encouraging way

It’s one thing to practice solo…but it’s a whole new level when a partner is involved. That’s when martial arts training really starts to click — discipline meets connection, and kids realize they can do hard things.

We don’t just teach punches and kicks. We teach kids how to grow stronger together.

Look at this guy go! He may be small, but that hammer fist is mighty.

Here’s the thing: it’s not just about hitting a pad. At this age, it’s about learning the basics — focus, body control, confidence. That solid stance and clean form? That’s the foundation.

Because when kids start young and start with the right basics, those skills grow with them. Before you know it, the same little hammer fist becomes speed, power, self-control, and even leadership.

It all begins here.

He’s little, but look at that form! 🔥
We start with the basics—stance, focus, control—because the small details today become big skills tomorrow. 💪

👉 Strong kids aren’t born…they’re built, one hammer fist at a time.