Today's guest is Mike RuckerWe go deep talking about:How to choose to have fun during your children's activities rather than viewing it as a duty you must fulfillWhy it's critical to carve out time in our hectic schedules to play with and have fun with our childrenWhy we as parents need to let go of the need for ground rules/instructions in order to explore and have genuine fun with our childrenBeing a parent with a growth mindset and modeling it for your childrenRecognizing that it's okay and possible to learn from our children while also instilling in them the belief that they, too, can make mistakes.How we as parents can include our children in activities that we enjoy, especially if we're having difficulty enjoying some of their interestsDr. Mike Rucker is an organizational psychologist, behavioral scientist, and charter member of the International Positive Psychology Association. He has been academically published in publications like the International Journal of Workplace Health Management. His ideas about fun and health have been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, Fast Company, Forbes, Vox, Thrive Global, Mindful, mindbodygreen, and more. He currently serves as a senior leader at Active Wellness and is the author of the upcoming book The Fun Habit, available January 2023.Find Mike Online At:https://michaelrucker.comhttps://twitter.com/performbetterhttps://www.facebook.com/mike.rucker.phdhttps://www.instagram.com/thewonderoffunhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelrucker/---Welcome to the Dad.Work Podcast!It's my goal every episode to help dads suffer less, love more, and parent confidently.We'll be diving into mindfulness practices, healing trauma, conscious parenting, natural living, compassionate communication, the spiritual aspect of fatherhood, and more.There are a lot of amazing teachers and guides who help men become more aware and conscious, but there's not a lot of resources for men who are both fathers and interested in a mindful exploration of consciousness and improvement.This podcast aims to help bridge that gap.Resources, Links, Show Notes:https://dad.work/pod/Get our Free 14-Day Better Man, Better Dad Email Series:https://dad.work/email/Join one of our Men’s Groups for Dads and be seen, heard, supported, and challenged by a group of other fathers who have your back unconditionally:https://dad.work/group/