Let children make their own resolutions, but steer them away from the impossibleBy Katherine Dedyna, Postmedia News
Just about every parent is familiar with New Year's resolutions, but is there something they'd like their kids to improve?
The beginning of the year is "a great time" for families to discuss ways that every member of the family — even preschoolers — can think about positive change, says B.C. child-rearing expert Kathy Lynn.
Think of resolutions more like serious wishes or guideposts, but not promises, she suggests. "Promise is difficult, because kids really believe in promises." As in Disneyland. So if kids don't hold up their end — something mom and dad might know from their own experience — they shouldn't feel like failures.
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