- Preschool aged children - cleaning up toys and putting them where they belong; brushing teeth twice daily and washing hands regularly; being nice to peers.
- Children ages 5-12 - drinking water and milk instead of fruit juice or soda; increasing physical activity through something you like to do like jump rope or play sports; always wear a helmet when riding a bike.
- Children ages 13+ - eat more fruits and vegetables; engage in some community involvement activities; agree not to text while driving and always wear a seat belt when in a car.
Should Your Kids Make New Year's Resolutions?
Think your kids are too young to set New Year's resolutions? Experts at the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) say, think again! Inviting your children to make New Year's resolutions can help them see the value in setting, keeping, and ultimately achieving goals. And if you do it together as a family, you can keep each other accountable for sticking to the goals, and celebrate achievements together as they come. If you need ideas on what types of resolutions are age-appropriate for your children, check out a few of these suggestions from AAP: