In a few days it's going o be 2018. So we put together his list of new year's resolutions for dads. In the new year, these are ways we can improve our parenting and roles as fathers:

Be more affectionate towards the kids - At least a hug and kiss every day

Listen more, talk less - They don't need answers on everything

Read with my kids at night - Whether you read or they read doesn't matter

Spend more one on one time - If you have more than one child, make an effort to do something just one on one

Have more meals together as a family

Reduce or eliminate yelling

Listen to Dudes To Dads Podcast every week

Watch Dad University videos on YouTube (or Facebook) every week)

Provide more positive re-enforcement - catch them being good and say it

Love the child you have not the one you want

Get outside more - go hiking, camping, enjoy nature and teach them about nature. Get fresh air

Practice gratitude more - It will make you happier

Plan more - It is proven we are happier when we have something to look forward to. Plan more events, trips, outings, or just together time.

Make the house healthier - less sugar, drink more water, healthier choices for food, exercise

Get more sleep - Everyone in the house can benefit from more sleep

Allow mistakes - both for you and your kids

Set a great example for my kids

Setting a good example is the most important one to remember. You can't expect changes in your child unless you make changes.