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Happy New Year!
Believe it or not, it is almost 2008. But that's not the worst part! This year's kindergarten class will be graduating in the science fiction-esque year 2020 and graduating seniors were just born in 1990! Time has a funny way of making us feel older, regardless of how old we actually are. Couple this with the New Year's resolutions we make and break routinely come January 1st, it's a miracle we make it through each year in one piece. There is time to break this cycle with the younger generations, though. Helping them create meaningful and manageable resolutions now will provide a strong foundation for personal growth once they graduate in 2020, 2050, or 2082 (when a few of us here at the center will turn 100 years old!)
The American Academy of Pediatrics just published a list of resolutions for children and youth to help them live a healthier life, hopefully for a long time. While few of these are directly related to education, you will find that implementing healthier routines will positively influence your child's school performance and experience. Here are a few of the suggestions from the experienced doctors of the academy:
Preschoolers
* I will clean up my toys.
* I will brush my teeth twice a day.
* I will wash my hands after going to the bathroom
* I won’t tease dogs – even friendly ones. This way I won't get bitten!
Believe it or not, it is almost 2008. But that's not the worst part! This year's kindergarten class will be graduating in the science fiction-esque year 2020 and graduating seniors were just born in 1990! Time has a funny way of making us feel older, regardless of how old we actually are. Couple this with the New Year's resolutions we make and break routinely come January 1st, it's a miracle we make it through each year in one piece. There is time to break this cycle with the younger generations, though. Helping them create meaningful and manageable resolutions now will provide a strong foundation for personal growth once they graduate in 2020, 2050, or 2082 (when a few of us here at the center will turn 100 years old!)
The American Academy of Pediatrics just published a list of resolutions for children and youth to help them live a healthier life, hopefully for a long time. While few of these are directly related to education, you will find that implementing healthier routines will positively influence your child's school performance and experience. Here are a few of the suggestions from the experienced doctors of the academy:
Preschoolers
* I will clean up my toys.
* I will brush my teeth twice a day.
* I will wash my hands after going to the bathroom
* I won’t tease dogs – even friendly ones. This way I won't get bitten!
Kids, 5- to 12-years-old
* I will drink milk and water, and limit soda/fruit drinks.
* I will find a sport or an activity that I like and do it three times a week!
* I will wear my seat belt every time I get in a car.
* I’ll be nice to other kids. I’ll be friendly to kids who need friends
* I’ll never give out personal information such as my name, home address, school name or telephone number on the Internet. Also, I’ll never send a picture of myself to someone I chat with on the computer without my parent’s permission.
Kids, 13-years-old and up
* I will eat at least one fruit and one vegetable every day, and limit soda.
* I will take care of my body through physical activity and nutrition.
* I will choose non-violent television shows and video games
* I will help out in my community
* I will wipe negative “self talk” out of my vocabulary.
* I will resist peer pressure to try drugs and alcohol.
* When faced with a difficult decision, I will talk with an adult about my choices.
* I will drink milk and water, and limit soda/fruit drinks.
* I will find a sport or an activity that I like and do it three times a week!
* I will wear my seat belt every time I get in a car.
* I’ll be nice to other kids. I’ll be friendly to kids who need friends
* I’ll never give out personal information such as my name, home address, school name or telephone number on the Internet. Also, I’ll never send a picture of myself to someone I chat with on the computer without my parent’s permission.
Kids, 13-years-old and up
* I will eat at least one fruit and one vegetable every day, and limit soda.
* I will take care of my body through physical activity and nutrition.
* I will choose non-violent television shows and video games
* I will help out in my community
* I will wipe negative “self talk” out of my vocabulary.
* I will resist peer pressure to try drugs and alcohol.
* When faced with a difficult decision, I will talk with an adult about my choices.
For more ideas, see the complete list on the AAP website! We can help children and young people break the cycle of breaking New Year's Resolutions for good! And they won't be the only people to benefit....
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