It’s that time of year again – New Year’s resolutions!
An expert has advised parents looking to bring New Year’s resolutions into the mix with their kids to make sure they do it right.
A lecturer in psychology and childhood education, Dr Mary O’Kane, spoke to Newstalk earlier this year in response to one mum’s query and she had some great advice.
The mum said her 10-year-old has heard about New Year’s resolutions and she wants to know if they are too young to be taught about goal setting.
Speaking on the Anoton Savage Show, Dr. O’Kane advised: “The only thing about New Year’s resolutions is the way sometimes it can be a little bit negative.”
She said the common approach for adults is “thinking, ‘oh my gosh, should I try to lose weight’ and depriving ourselves”.
When it comes to children, it’s important that we have a positive focus on the resolutions being made.
“Let’s have family resolutions so you do something fun,” she said before adding, “most of us wish we had more time with our kids.”
She suggested trying out things like new recipes each week or choosing a hobby that you can all do together.
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