New Year is knocking. It’s time again to make New Year’s resolutions. One thing to think about is that New Year resolutions are not just for adults, they can be used by children too. With its help, they can adopt some good habits, fun creatives, or take some resolutions in their life, which they want to do but are unable to fulfill. You might be wondering what the children will do if the elders are unable to fulfill their New Year resolutions. It is not so, both of you can motivate each other in fulfilling your respective resolutions.
You know how fun and exciting it can be to make New Year’s resolutions with kids. This creates a unique bond between children and their families. Keep one thing in mind that you should not try to impose your wishes on them. You can sit with them and set resolutions according to their wishes and age, just in a playful manner. You know that children do the most difficult things while playing.
If your child meets the reading goal every day for a week, maybe you’ll take him to a movie or circus on the weekend. If your child does not eat vegetables, he will help you make smoothies and drink them daily. Involving kids in decision-making and making them fun for the whole family can help turn these resolutions into long-lasting habits.
New Year’s Resolution Ideas for Kids Under 5
Resolutions of small children should also be according to their age, which should be in small time periods.
- Brushing twice a day on time with the help of parents.
- Maintaining the habit of washing your hands after going to the bathroom and before eating.
- Keep your toys and books in their right place.
- Eating vegetables of all colors without any hesitation.
- Helping along with elders to clean the table after eating.
- Adhering to the habit of holding the hands of elders while crossing the road.
- Trying your best to be nice to other kids who need a friend or who seem sad or lonely.
- No one should harass the animal.
- Whenever you need help, feel scared or have any problem, definitely tell your parents.
Whatever resolution he takes in all these things, do not forget to give him a small gift as a reward for maintaining him for a week or two. With this he will try to maintain them week after week.
New Year’s Resolution Ideas for Kids 5-12 Years Old
- Habit of drinking milk daily and avoiding soda or cold drinks.
- Eat less outside food and develop the habit of eating home-cooked food.
- Playing favorite game three days a week.
- Keeping your personal information secure and not sharing your name, home address, school name or telephone number online. Also, before chatting with any unknown person, talk to your parents about it first.
- Whenever you are worried about something, share it with mom or dad without any fear.
- Trying our best to follow household rules for video games and Internet use.
- Try to find time for the work you enjoy doing.
- Helping in household chores.
- Completing school homework and studies on time.
- Helping friends who need you.
As a reward for completing all these goals week after week, take them to a museum or amusement park, etc. over the weekend to play.
Resolution Ideas for 13-Year-Olds
- Eat street food, packaged food, beverages, etc. twice a month and develop the habit of eating homemade food or healthy food daily.
- Getting into the habit of taking care of yourself with the right exercise, the right diet, and the right lifestyle.
- Trying to enjoy educational, high-quality things in media most of the time.
- Promise to respect household rules regarding video games and Internet use.
- Don’t forget to apply sunscreen when you go out.
- Try to get 8 to 10 hours of sleep every night so that the body gets rest.
- Donate some of your time to help others.
- Whenever you get angry, try to calm your mind by reading a book or doing exercise to reduce your stress.
- Treating another person with respect etc.
Help your children to make these small habits a medium for New Year resolutions. This will also fulfill his resolution and he will easily incorporate good habits in his life.