How to help kids stick to resolutions

Parent Talk

- Riddhima Koor Sahni

The New Year brings a fresh start and an opportunity for everyone, including children, to set goals and make resolutions. However, sticking to these resolutions often becomes a challenge, for adults and young ones alike. If children are having trouble sticking to the New Year resolutions, here are a few things parents can do to encourage them and make it a rewarding process.

Explain the concept The most important part is to make children understand in simple terms what resolutions are. Explain how the goal-setting process — whether it's picking up a new hobby, developing a habit for self-improvement, or other things. Tell them it's a fun way to start fresh and focus on something meaningful.