Courtesy of Maureen Reed

Many adults start the New Year with goals or resolutions in mind and a plan to achieve them. Whether it's a monetary goal, fitness plan, lifestyle change, etc. goals help give you direction and purpose. Goals can be good for children too but with more of a focus on the process itself and not just the desired outcome of achieving the goal. To help your children set goals, sit down with them and make a list of what they want to achieve. Then, choose one or two goals to start the process. Be sure the goals are SMART (Specific, Measurable, Actionable/Achievable, Relevant and Timely) so they're easier to follow. Once the goals are set, help your child think through how they will succeed or follow through on their goal. Draw pictures (for younger kids) or write lists of the steps to help children visualize what needs to be done to achieve the desired outcome. As they're working their way towards the goal, be sure to encourage them, discuss what's working and what isn't and be flexible if the process needs to change.

NEW YEAR NEW GOALS FOR YOUR KIDS

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