A Kid's Guide to New Year's Resolutions

• What’s the pancake’s goal for the New Year? To be batter than ever! 
•  Knock, knock. Who’s there? Muffin. Muffin who? Muffin but good vibes for the New Year!

Help Kids Succeed with New Year’s Resolutions

January is prime time for setting New Year’s resolutions, but sticking to them can be challenging – especially for kids whose brains are still developing. These expert-backed tips can help keep them on track:

1. Pick Just One Goal –Pick Just One Goal – brainstorm together and then encourage your child to choose one realistic, specific, trackable goal. For example, instead of saying, “eat less meat,” commit to something concrete like  “Meatless Mondays.”(Check out our free online recipe collection for fun, kid-friendly meal ideas!)

2. Do it Together – accountability partners aren’t just for adults! Work on your resolutions together to model goal-setting, encourage each other, and strengthen family bonds.

3. Make it Fun – you’re waaaayyy more likely to stick with a goal if it’s fun:

• Teeth brushing? Read a favorite story during the routine.
• Making their bed? Play a favorite song.
• Exercising? Plan weekly playground or park dates.​​​​​​​

4. Tie it to an Existing Habit – Adding a goal to an existing routine makes it easier to adopt. For instance, pair “reading for 10 minutes daily” with bedtime or tie “flossing” to brushing teeth.​​​​​​​

5. Track and Celebrate Progress – Use charts or apps to track progress visually, and set rewards for milestones. Regular, small celebrations boost motivation and make the journey enjoyable!

Resolution Ideas by Age

Preschool (3-5 years)

Young kids thrive on small, confidence-boosting tasks like:

• I will brush my teeth twice daily (after breakfast and before bed).
• I will wash my hands after using the bathroom.
• I will try a bite of every food on my plate.

5-12 Years

Elementary kids can link effort to outcomes with resolutions like:

• To improve my grades, I’ll finish my homework every night.
• To get better at piano, I’ll practice every day.
• To make new friends, I’ll join a club or sport.

Ages 13+

Teens usually prefer to come up with their own resolutions, but here are some ideas if they’re feeling stuck:

• Eat fruits and/or vegetables with every meal.
• Reduce daily screen time by 25%.
• Spend at least 30 minutes of every day outside.

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