My $0.02,
Self-care for a parent is important. It is well-intentioned to want to give your kids all your time, but ignoring time for yourself (2-hr early AM ride or a 90 min Yoga/gym class) does not help either the parent or kid because it's about quality time not quantity of time we spend with them. If I don't get out for a quick rip at once on the wknd, I get agitated and that does nothing for the quality of my relationship with my 3 YO. I want to be a role model by showing him that riding/hiking/skiing/playing outside is really fun and it makes you feel good, even if it means spending some time away. Can't wait until he can start riding some trails as well
Dec. 14, 2017, 10:54 a.m. - Merwinn
My $0.02, Self-care for a parent is important. It is well-intentioned to want to give your kids all your time, but ignoring time for yourself (2-hr early AM ride or a 90 min Yoga/gym class) does not help either the parent or kid because it's about quality time not quantity of time we spend with them. If I don't get out for a quick rip at once on the wknd, I get agitated and that does nothing for the quality of my relationship with my 3 YO. I want to be a role model by showing him that riding/hiking/skiing/playing outside is really fun and it makes you feel good, even if it means spending some time away. Can't wait until he can start riding some trails as well