It’s again time for growth and change, and an opportunity for family bonding. Most of the families want to sit together but due to some engagements they don’t get enough time to sit together sometimes, but it is very important to take time for your family and discuss or share ideas and thoughts.
Well, busy families like mine wait for some occasions and event to spend quality time together with children and the entire family. So the new year’s first day is one of the days when we get time and we go for outings with family. We must make sure to make each day productive and a great learning day. Making resolutions can be productive too.
The big question parents have at this point: Should you make resolutions for your child? Most experts say no. You can guide and suggest general categories for change, help your child clarify goals, and make sure they’re age-appropriate, but kids should come up with resolutions themselves. This is how they take ownership of their goals and learn to plan.
We must appreciate their little positive actions and should ask them to continue those good things, avoid expecting so much from the children as they won’t be able to continue.
Turning a good intention into a habit is “one of the most important skills we can teach our kids,” says Dr. Carter. “It’s the key to happiness in life.” She suggests that parents help kids break their resolutions down into “ridiculously easy turtle steps.” “Self-discipline is like a muscle that grows slowly,” she says. “If you do too much at first, you will get fatigued and not be successful.”
Dr. Goodman also believes in breaking down broad resolutions into specific, easy-to-do steps.
Like:
I will help more around the house … by setting the table for dinner.
I will improve my reading … by reading 15 minutes before I go to bed.
I will eat more healthful foods … by eating one fruit at breakfast and one vegetable at dinner.
I will offer prayers.
I will observe fast.
I recite the Quran every day.
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