I have some goals that are not fitness related that are also part of the new man plan. I haven't really published them yet... I did start one of them last night, and I wanted to post about that. I started a 10 week parenting class called Father to Father. It's all dads, about 13 guys plus the facilitator. Two hours a week, talking about parenting, supporting one another, sharing and coaching. I think it is going to be really good. Even at the first class I got some really good ideas. One was, rather than always saying no, or resorting to bribes, reward good behavior with additional choices and privileges. Get ahead of the game, so to speak. Take the opportunity to let the child make some choices, withing reason. For example: You're getting to be a big kid. Maybe if you do a good job sleeping you can choose your own bedtime. Any time between 8 and 8:30, you choose. By rewarding with privileges, you can out of the negative cycle of reinforcement and teach your kids that good behavior has benefits, not just negative consequences for bad behavior.
2009 Non Fitness GoalsBe a better dad- Be more involved and present.
- Be more patient
- Turn off the blackberry/computer when I am home and the kids are awake
- Dad time with each girl, one on one. Find special events for each of them and do them
Be a better husband- Get better at communication
- Share more and listen more
- More grown up time, which means I need to plan, schedule and make it happen, not depend on Breena to always do this
Be a better friend- Find time to develop deeper friendships, both new and old
- Plan and schedule more friend time
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