Making resolutions for the new year can be something the whole family can do together -- keep these goals in sight with five tips from pediatrician Marta Katalenas, M.D.
1. Keep it Simple and Realistic
Find a common goal that all your family members are interested in achieving. Make sure it's something that can be reasonably done. Suggestion: Eat more homemade meals at home.
2. Make it Specific. Avoid sweeping generalized resolutions. Unspecific goals are very difficult to define, and are thus even harder to keep. Suggestion: Stop buying processed foods at the grocery store.
3. Set Short-Term Goals and Rewards. Make sure to celebrate good behavior by finding a healthy way to reward the family. Suggestion: Go on a picnic or make cookies with your kids.
4. Talk to Each Other Often. By asking about and talking about your resolution with your family, you'll create a crucial support system. Suggestion: Discuss the concept of “quality, quantity, and timing” often.
5. Expect Small Setbacks
The reality is that we will all falter in keeping our resolutions. It's important to encourage each other to get back on the right path.
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