Family & Parenting

How to Set New Year's Resolutions as a Family

Fun, realistic goals the whole family can work on together — and how to keep them going.

Editorial TeamNovember 4, 20261 min read

New Year's resolutions don't have to be solo. Setting goals as a family can bring everyone closer and make habits easier to keep.

Start with a family meeting

Over a snack or meal, look back at the year: favourite moments, challenges and things to try next. Let everyone, including young children, share ideas.

Family resolution ideas

  • Have a family games night every week
  • Eat dinner together more often
  • Go for a walk every weekend
  • Read together before bed
  • Try a new recipe each month
  • Spend less time on screens at meals
  • Visit a new place every season
  • Help in the community
Keep it smallChoose one or two family goals. Fewer, simpler goals are much easier to stick to.

Individual goals too

Each person can choose one personal goal, like learning to swim or reading more books. Write them all on a poster.

Make it visible

Put your goals on the fridge and use a sticker chart to track progress.

Check in

Review goals once a month and celebrate progress. If a goal isn't working, adjust it together.

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