{"id":70000000151,"date":"2022-01-03T15:49:44","date_gmt":"2022-01-03T15:49:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kidsrkids.com\/circa-fishhawk\/?p=70000000151"},"modified":"2022-01-03T15:53:00","modified_gmt":"2022-01-03T15:53:00","slug":"kids-r-kids-shares-how-preschoolers-can-set-and-stick-to-new-year-resolutions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kidsrkids.com\/circa-fishhawk\/after-school-program\/kids-r-kids-shares-how-preschoolers-can-set-and-stick-to-new-year-resolutions\/","title":{"rendered":"Kids &#8216;R&#8217; Kids shares how preschoolers can set and stick to New Year Resolutions"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><strong>New Year\u2019s resolutions can help preschoolers learn goal setting<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">New Year is a time for new beginnings and an opportunity to evolve and grow. New Year\u2019s resolutions are not just helpful for adults but can help young children in setting goals and being responsible. <\/span><a title=\"Kids \u2018R\u2019 Kids\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Kids+'R'+Kids+Learning+Academy+of+Circa+%2F+FishHawk\/@27.8505209,-82.2590936,15z\/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x313f30706a2fbe5c?sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjptpmaq_L0AhXKxTgGHX8ICicQ_BJ6BAgiEAU\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Kids \u2018R\u2019 Kids<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> shares the importance of New Year\u2019s resolutions for preschoolers and how caregivers can help set some realistic goals for them.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Goal setting is an important part of any child&#8217;s development as it teaches them how to be responsible. Making commitments and following through with them is a skill that is valuable for life. Helping young children set realistic and fun New Year&#8217;s resolutions that are realistic is a great way of helping children learn goal setting and responsibility.<\/span><\/p>\n<div><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/p\/AF1QipPkAbDgOUNimI0qOE9TkB-gVlNcuUOQhyRBJgv5=w540-pa\" alt=\"\" width=\"450\" height=\"450\" \/><\/div>\n<h3><strong>How to set New Year\u2019s Resolutions?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A discussion with children about what they would like to accomplish in the new year is a good place to start. For instance, they may want to try new foods, take on new chores, learn new skills or make more friends. The resolution setting must be without pressure and focus on what the child wants. Following the rules of \u201c<\/span><a title=\"SMART\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/SMART_criteria\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">SMART<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u201d goals, here\u2019s a breakdown of what it means:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Specific: Goals that give clear direction and purpose to the child<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Measurable: Some activity that can be measured daily, weekly or monthly<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Achievable: Goals that are within the reach of the child<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Relevant: Goals that the child is excited about.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><strong>Sticking to the goals<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Making and sticking to these resolutions help children develop various skills including self-reflection, self-advocacy, self-awareness, and self-esteem. How can caregivers help preschoolers stick to their resolutions?<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Start small: Preschoolers need only small goals that help them focus on positive, healthy ideas to build the skills they are working on. Therefore, start with small steps that inculcate the habit of goal setting.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Set aside time each day: All habits are created by being consistent. Set aside a time every day for an activity that will lead up to the achievement of the goal.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Don\u2019t quit: It is easy to get sidetracked or demotivated when chasing goals even for adults. But this detour can be used as an opportunity to make the children realize that one can always get back on track instead of quitting completely.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Work on the goal together: Preschoolers are too young to manage their goals without supervision and help. Take out time to sit with them as they do the goal activity, model behavior that is in the goal, or do the task with them can motivate them and ensure that they actually fulfill the steps required to accomplish the goal.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Positive language: Any goal must not elicit a negative feeling in children. Language plays a crucial role here. Caregivers must focus on positive reinforcements such as, \u201cPick the toys before bed.\u201d instead of, \u201cDon\u2019t be messy.\u201d Resolutions that focus on negative behaviors can be disheartening for children.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Track progress: It is important to track the progress made to feel motivated. Creating a chart or using an app can help to measure progress. Attaching certain rewards to every small goal achieved can help stick to the long-term goal. These rewards can be monetary or in-kind, whatever is more meaningful to the child. For instance, a trip to the park can be a great reward for a child who has worked hard to clean up the room. This also helps children regulate their natural urge for instant gratification.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><strong>Why Kids \u2018R\u2019 Kids?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The philosophy of \u201cHug First, Then Teach\u201d, defines every aspect of what Kids \u2018R\u2019 Kids, Circa Fishhawk stands for. Unlike many <\/span><a title=\"daycare\" href=\"https:\/\/kidsrkids.com\/circa-fishhawk\/testimonials\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">daycare<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> centers or childcare providers, its methodology is a whole-child approach. It constantly strives to strengthen and encourage every child\u2019s emotional, intellectual, social, and physical well-being through the expertise of its childcare providers and a unique partnership with parents.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Kids \u2018R\u2019 Kids International is accredited by AdvancED\u00ae, the world\u2019s largest education community, and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Council on Accreditation and School Improvement (SACS\/CASI). SACS\/CASI is an accreditation division of AdvancED\u00ae. 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