2D COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL December 27, 2017
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Resolutions for Kids
dult resolutions often include reducing behaviors
that can result
in serious-health consequences and improving oneself.
This year, make fun resolutions for your children and
make
a deal to keep them as a family.
As a family, sit down and reflect on the past year. High-
light positive moments and goals everyone has reached.
Then you can decide together on what you want to ac-
complish for the approaching year.
Teach your children how improving themselves will
result in great things. These lessons will last with them
into adulthood.
Toddlers
You should start instilling healthy resolutions in your
child at a young age. Though he might not understand
the importance, it will set a good foundation as he be-
gins to grow. According to The American Academy of
Pediatrics, these are some great resolutions to make for
preschool-aged children:
• Become better listeners: This will be helpful for chil-
dren and amazing for parents. Your child will commit
to listening when Mom or Dad asks her to do some-
thing. Help her understand by keeping tasks simple.
Enhance Your
Current Career
Continuing education doesn’t always take place in a
classroom. Whether you’re a small-business owner,
manager or entry-level employee, learning more about
your career will help you advance and be more produc-
tivity.
Conferences and networking events offer incredible
opportunities to gain a different perspective on your
industry from peers in the same field. While you might
be required to pay a fee to attend these events and pay
travel costs, they should be looked at as an investment
to better yourself.
Depending on which industry you are in, these events
will focus on different tasks but might follow similar
structures. Expect an educational seminar in which ex-
Be a Role Model
Whichever resolution your family chooses, make sure
you are being a good role model by following up on
the promises you made to yourself and family. Work-
ing together to keep your resolutions is a great bonding
experience with your children.
Older Children
The AAP states that children ages 5 through 12 are
more likely to comprehend a resolution and participate
in the process of choosing one. This age group will
benefit from these important resolutions.
• Drink more milk: Calcium is an important part of
your child’s developing body, so make it a point to con-
sume more and lower the intake of sugary drinks.
• Wear a seatbelt: As soon as a child gets in your ve-
hicle, he should buckle up without being asked. This is
a great habit for children to have.
• Being kind to others: Bullying is a sad reality in the
world, especially for adolescents. They can promise to
be kind to their peers and report any type of abuse they
see at school.
Continuing Education
ven if you’re satisfied with your current career and
degree, you can gain great benefits from continu-
ing your education. This year, commit to opening new
doors or thriving in your current field.
Lifelong learning is a great way to keep up with indus-
try trends and thrive in your current position. It also
can help you discover interests you might not have
considered before, leading you down an exciting new
career path.
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Ask her to pick up her toys or finish a meal for starters.
• Good hygiene: Toddlers love making a mess. Resolv-
ing to wash their hands often and accepting the fact that
bath time is coming are great ideas.
• Being pet friendly: It is hard for children to under-
stand that certain pets aren’t as durable as they are.
Promote friendly interactions between your child and
family animals, especially if there are fragile puppies
or kittens in the home.
perts discuss new advancements or products. You will
likely hear speeches from industry experts. Pay close
attention to how they present themselves and emulate
their actions in your own professional life.
Once the educational portion of your conference is
completed, expect to have some time to socialize with
others in your industry. You will benefit from taking
notes and networking with other like-minded profes-
sionals in your field.
Professional Speaking
Knowing how to properly speak in front of groups of
people conveys a sense of confidence and trust in your
abilities. Whether you are leading a meeting or giving
a speech at a conference, your peers will take note of
how you handle yourself.
Unfortunately, the thought of public speaking terrifies
many Americans and can inhibit the ability to advance
in their careers. The good news is there are specialized
classes that teach this important skill.
While speaking at these classes might still be over-
whelming, with practice and your instructor’s advice,
you will begin feeling more
comfortable. These classes
will likely put you in role-
playing situations, giving
you hands-on experience
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