Making new year’s resolutions can be pretty easy. But keeping them and ensuring you work for them is an entirely different question. Goal setting is incredibly important for children and it will encourage them to be responsible and mindful in decision-making. So, it’s important for children to make new year’s resolutions that are both valuable and realistic.
Let us split up new year resolution ideas separately for preschoolers, school-aged children and teenagers, which will make the plans more reasonable for specific age groups.
For Preschoolers
Kids in the age group 3-5 will need help sticking to long-term goals. So, picking up a few small goals to work on each day is an excellent strategy to follow. Set up multiple charts with the list of goals and stick them to different spots at home. You can even plan rewards if they’re successful in the process.
Here are a few samples of age-appropriate goals for preschoolers:
- I will clean up and arrange my toys properly after the end of every playing session
- I will brush my teeth twice a day – once in the morning and again before going to sleep
- I will wash my hands after using the restroom, and also before eating
- I will consume more vegetables as part of my daily diet
- I will spend at least five minutes per day learning letters and numbers
For school-aged kids
Coming up with new year resolution plans for school-age kids can be a fun activity. Here are a few ideas to help your kids get started:
- I will make sure I have my breakfast on time and not skip it
- I will find an outdoor activity or sport that I can do at least four times a week
- I will wear a helmet whenever I ride a bicycle
- I will wear a seat belt whenever I get in a car
- I will read at least one new book per month
For Teenagers
Teenagers are old enough to set their own resolutions. However, they too will need guidance to ensure they pick realistic goals. Also, interacting with your children about their resolutions gives you a great opportunity to bond and learn about what’s important to them.
Here are some new year resolution suggestions you might want your teen to work on:
- I will consume at least one fruit and one vegetable per day
- I will spend at least 30 minutes each day being physically active
- I will limit mobile screen time to less than 2 hours per day
- I will be part of the community through volunteer works
- I will practise positive self-talk on a daily basis
- I will maintain a journal and record daily instances and happenings I am grateful for
- I will not use my mobile phone after I go to bed
In addition to the above-mentioned resolutions, it is important to set up family new year resolutions as well. All family members need to make sure that the following pointers are strictly adhered to.
- We will share a meal (be it breakfast or dinner) together four days a week
- We will spend quality time together playing a boardgame every Saturday or Sunday
- We will limit fast food to twice per month
Have you heard about the term – “SMART” goals? Setting “SMART” goals will ensure that children across different age groups are motivated towards their resolutions.
Specific – Goals need to be pin-point. Be precise about what you want to achieve.
Measurable – Find effective ways to measure the outcomes of your goal
Achievable – Set realistic goals that can be achieved.
Relevant – Your goal should be relevant to your purpose in life
Time-bound – Each and every goal should come with a deadline. Plan to reach milestones by certain dates.
Even the most carefully-planned resolutions might not work out the way we hoped. If external factors get in the way of your child’s goals, you can use your experience to teach them flexibility. Learning to adapt when life throws us a curveball is an important aspect of building resilience. Help your children turn disappointments into worthy lessons and help them navigate their own way through the New Year’s resolutions.
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