![]() Lanre Omojokun Falusi, MD, FAAP, is a pediatrician in Washington, DC. Creating Opportunities for Children & Teens to Contribute.8 Parenting Goals to Start the New Year.Talk with your child's pediatrician about other important habits that can help ensure a happy, healthy and safe new year. While driving and to always use a seat belt. I agree not to use a cell phone or text message Resist peer pressure to try drugs, alcohol or smoking or I will expect to be treated the same way in return. I will treat the other person with respect and not force them to do something they do not want to do. I will be careful about whom I choose to date. When I notice my friends are struggling, beingīullied or making risky choices, I will look for a trusted adult so that we can attempt to find a way to help. When faced with a difficult decision, I will talk about my choices with an adult I can trust. When I feel angry stressed out, I will take a break and find helpful ways to deal with the stress, such as exercising, reading, writing in a journal or talking about my problem with a parent or friend. These activities will make me feel better about myself and my community. I will give some of my time to help others, working with community groups or others that help people in need. I will spend only one to two hours each day-at the most-on these activities. When I have some down time for media, I will try to choose educational, high-quality non- violent TV shows and Physical activity and eating the right types and amounts of foods. I will do my best to take care of my body through fun Sodas or fruit drinks only at special times. New Year's resolution ideas for teens (13 years old and older) Household rules for videogames and internet use. I promise that I'll do my best to follow our I will try to talk with my parent or a trusted adult when I have a problem or feel Also, I'll never send a picture of myself to someone I chat with on the computer or phone without asking my parent if it is okay. I will keep my personal info safe and not share my name, home address, school name or telephone number online. ![]() ![]() I will tell an adult about bullying that I see or hear about to do what I can to help keep school safe for everyone. Helmet when riding a bike, scooter or skateboard.įriendly to kids who may have a hard time making friends by talking with them and inviting them to join activities. Sunscreen and wearing a hat and sunglasses when possible. I will take care of my skin by putting on Sport I like and do it at least three times a week! I'll sit in the back seat and use a booster seat until I am tall enough to use a lap/shoulder seat belt.Īctivity (like playing tag, jumping rope, dancing or riding my bike) or a I will keep soda and fruit drinks only for special times. New Year's resolution ideas for kids (5 to 12 years old)ĭrink water every day and healthy beverages like milk with meals. I will talk with my parent or another adult I trust when I need help or am scared. I will always hold a grown-up's hand whenever I cross the street.īe nice to other kids who need a friend or look sad or lonely. I will learn how to ask the owners if I can I will learn how to help clear the table when I am done eating. I will try new foods when I can, especially all different colors of Wash my hands after going to the bathroom and before eating. Here are some healthy and positive goal-setting resolution ideas you can suggest to your children, depending on their age: New Year's resolution ideas for preschoolersĬlean up my toys by putting them where they belong. Involving kids in the decision-making and making these fun for the entire family can help turn these resolutions into long-lasting habits. Maybe your preschooler can eat more vegetables by drinking them in smoothies that the whole family enjoys. If your 8-year-old meets that goal of reading every day for a week, maybe they get to pick the family movie during the weekend. If it's too overwhelming to think of them as resolutions, then just talk about them as goals and make it fun. I encourage you to sit down with your kids and, together, pick maybe one or two goals they want to set as their New Year's resolutions. They can have fun keeping track on sticker charts or getting praise or rewards as they reach these goals, depending on their age. Kids also love having something to work toward. Making New Year's resolutions can be a fun way to do this!Īs a pediatrician and mom of three kids, I know how important it is to set healthy goals with kids – and to be realistic about those goals. The start of a new year is a great time to help your children focus on forming good habits.
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