My Gym Offers Tips for National Kids Goal Setting Week

NASHVILLE, Tenn.--(Business Wire)--
National Kids Goal Setting Week, which takes place November 9th - 14th, is
designed to help adults understand children's talents and to equip them to lead
a life full of meaning and direction. Communities nationwide use the campaign to
promote goal setting in schools, organizations and other groups.

"Learning how to set and achieve goals doesn't just teach a child to finish
something they start," said Monique Vranesh, founding partner of My Gym
Enterprises. "It teaches them responsibility, it boosts their self-esteem, and
it makes them a better person overall."

Vranesh offers the following tips to help parents show their children how to set
goals:

* Start small. Setting little goals for your children, such as teaching a
younger child to brush his or her teeth when first waking up in the morning,
having your teenager complete his or her chores by a certain time of day, or
even teaching your children to eat all of their food before dessert time can
lead to setting bigger goals.
* Get them to think smart. Teaching your children to make goals about their
education is a starting point for them to make similar goals as they get older
and head to college. And, later they will use these skills when establishing
their careers. Here is a suggestion: Encourage your child to choose a book to
read and have them set a goal of reading one book every two months, along with
their schoolwork. Of course, the time period can be changed based on their
schoolwork volume. The important thing is to just set a goal.
* Lead by example. Your child will be more likely to do something if they see
their parents doing it. Therefore, make a goal for yourself and tell your child
about it. For example, incorporate more exercise in your life, and bring your
child along with you.

My Gym provides programs for children to better their physical health, but the
programs also help children build self-esteem and confidence that carry over
into all aspects of a child's life, Vranesh said. For more information, or to
book a birthday party or free trial class, visit www.mygym.com.

SSA Public Relations
Steve Syatt, 818-907-5929
ssyatt@ssapr.com

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