FAMILY RESOLUTIONS - Balloonz and Tunes
813
post-template-default,single,single-post,postid-813,single-format-standard,ajax_fade,page_not_loaded,,qode_grid_1300,qode-content-sidebar-responsive,qode-theme-ver-9.4.2,wpb-js-composer js-comp-ver-7.9,vc_responsive

FAMILY RESOLUTIONS

20 Feb FAMILY RESOLUTIONS

Posted at 19:03h in Balloonz and Tunes by

A new year often brings new resolutions. If you’re still keeping up with yours then our hats are off to you! Personal goals are all well and good but have you considered goals as a parent? Or goals to set as a family? Obviously these goals will be specific to you and your family, but if you’re curious for some ideas, check out these suggestions from BrightHorizons.com!

 

  1. Say “Yes” More. Try saying yes more to spending quality family time and doing things together.
  2. Say “No” More. When it comes to I want, I need, everyone has it, and everyone does it, learn how to say “no”.
  3. Worry Less. Keeping kids safe should be a priority, but don’t let your worries about all the large and small highly sensationalized harm that exists out there drive your life. The overwhelming odds are with you. Instead, find ways to make your kids’ world safe and let them actively explore what’s around them.
  4. Listen More; Talk at Less. As “What do you think? What are you feeling? Tell me about it. What would you do?”
  5. Negotiate Less; Explain More. Our kids deserve to know the thinking behind our decisions and expectations, but should not be equal partners at the bargaining table. We are the parents.
  6. Read a Little More. It’s not only a good way to spend time together, but reading to your child, with your child, and in front of your child will also help them grow as readers. Grab your books, magazines, newspapers, notes, and visit our Growing Readers website for inspiration.
  7. Write a Little More. Get in the habit of writing notes of encouragement, love, recognition, responsibility, and daily appreciation of life.
  8. Expect a Little More. In the new year, expect more from your children, like good behavior, responsibility, manners, kindness, and all of the goodness that lies within your kids.
  9. Expect a Little Less. Be okay with a little less constant scheduling and enrichment filled days. Slow down, you move too fast. Children need a lot of slow to grow. Create a daily schedule for your kids, as well as yourself, that is more balanced and realistic.
  10. Connect More. Take steps to maintain friendships, and stay connected with family, the community, those less fortunate, and the natural world.

 

Use these ideas as a jumping off point. Talk with your spouse and kids and come up with some ideas that will help you all grow closer in 2020. It’s never too late to start!