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Goal Achievement Plans
Joe’s mom, a medical doctor, shared how she achieved her childhoodpassion for learning anatomy. She briefly discussed some steps she took.
Then she sat down with Joe and guided him in creating the plan below
BENEFIT | Feel great about getting excellent grades in science so that I can get into advanced classes and have a chance at a science career |
GOAL | Raise grades to A by the end of the spring semester |
Task | Planned end date or timeframe |
List subjects where grades should be higher | This Saturday |
Spend an extra 30 minutes each day to read textbooks for troubled subjects | For two months every day |
Speak with science teacher to get opinion on how to raise grades | Next Monday |
Milestone – check grades | End of the month |
Martina’s mom reminded her of the time she was younger and wanted a new bike. Martina was able to do chores, babysitting, and selling her unwanted items to raise money for the bike. With her mom’s help, she was able to use some of these steps in creating the plan below.
BENEFIT | Feel like I have the latest and greatest phone which lets me surf the internet faster and download the latest apps |
GOAL | Earn enough money to buy the new phone in three months |
Task | Planned end date or timeframe |
Brainstorm ways to make money other than the ones below | Sunday afternoon |
Act on the best ideas that come out of brainstorming | Monday afternoon |
Gather used clothes and take them to local reseller | Next Friday |
Do some babysitting | For a period of three months |
Milestone – check funds | End of each week |
Sophia’s parents recognized that their daughter would need their help in creating a plan. This also required consulting her dancing coach. What resulted is the plan below.
BENEFIT | Feel like a champion! |
GOAL | Place in the top 3 of the national ballroom dance competition for the next year |
Task | Planned end date or timeframe |
Arrange private lessons 3 times a week | Next Week |
Practice after school for 45 minutes | Every other day |
Attend 3 regional competitions | 3 times in the next 6 months |
Review taped performance with coach after every competition | 3 times in the next 6 months |
Adjust dance routine per feedback from coach after every lesson | Every week |
Milestone – place in the top 10 of the qualifying competition leading up to nationals | In 4 months |
Excellent Parenting Books and Blogs
Blogs
- https://getconnectdad.com/ – parents writing for other parents on various topics but centered around 52 traits to develop in kids
- http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/raising_happiness/ – great insights into various parenting topics
- http://parentingchaos.com/ – a very popular blog with stories of struggle, challenges we strive to overcome, and moments of embracing our children through play
- http://kidsinthehouse.com/ – thousands of videos on parenting topics
- https://www.fatherville.com/ – great tips for dads
