Have you already broken your resolutions? Make a promise instead

As a new year just begins, you may find yourself reflecting on the highs and lows of the 12 months that have passed. The memories and emotions that emerge may translate into goals for the year ahead, giving you an answer to the question everyone asks: “What’s your New Year’s resolution?”

Why not edit this seasonal catchphrase and make a promise instead? Promises, unlike resolutions, hold more meaning and are harder to break. Everyone knows that resolutions rarely make it past the month of January.

Take one of mine from last year as an example: “Read one book every month.” Well, I can not-so-proudly report that last year I read one book—all year. Resolutions are often lofty goals that, when made without smaller sub-goals, sit on a shelf and collect dust, much like my books.

So make a promise and keep a promise instead. A Parent Promise will benefit you and the rest of the family well beyond the month of January, and it’s a great way to teach children about commitment. And this commitment is fun.

What is the Parent Promise?

By making the Parent Promise, you’re setting the foundation for your child to become a healthy and active adult. Here’s how:

1. We’ll make time for daily outdoor play.
2. We’ll enjoy being active as a family.
3. We’ll be active role models.

Don’t let January intimidate you! Make the Parent Promise today and share it with your family and friends. Get started with activity ideas for children of all ages, skating tips for the whole family, and other fun winter activity ideas, like this scavenger hunt. When you make the Parent Promise, you’ll quickly realize that your active resolutions will be made too.