{"id":318,"date":"2016-12-28T12:55:14","date_gmt":"2016-12-28T18:55:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wordpress.iseeme.com\/blog\/?p=318"},"modified":"2017-01-06T10:57:00","modified_gmt":"2017-01-06T16:57:00","slug":"help-kids-make-new-years-resolutions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wordpress.iseeme.com\/blog\/2016\/12\/28\/help-kids-make-new-years-resolutions\/","title":{"rendered":"Help Your Kids Make New Year’s Resolutions"},"content":{"rendered":"

New Year\u2019s resolutions help parents teach children how to make changes in their lives and pursue positive goals. To make any new year\u2019s resolution for kids enjoyable and rewarding, however, you need to plan a little. The results are well worth the effort, so next when January 1st<\/sup> rolls around, grab some pencils and paper and help your child create her own resolutions with these practical tips.<\/p>\n

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Be a Role Model<\/strong><\/p>\n

Before you encourage your child to make resolutions, you\u2019re going to need to practice what you preach. If you\u2019re willing to make and achieve your own resolutions, then children will be more interested in making their own.<\/p>\n

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Make New Year\u2019s resolutions a family affair. Have everyone set their own goals, and discuss what you\u2019d like to achieve as a family in the coming year. Working together towards a common goal can really bring a family together, and helps teach children the skills they need to set their own goals.<\/p>\n

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Keep it Simple, Keep it Positive<\/strong><\/p>\n

A New Year\u2019s resolution for kids should challenge children, but be simple enough to attain. Guide children towards concrete goals that can be broken down into small steps. For instance, \u201cI will keep my room clean\u201d is a great idea, but a little vague. Instead, suggest several steps the child can attain to keep her room clean, such as:<\/p>\n

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