A n important skill to have as an adult is setting goals and achieving them — it’s a skill you can start setting the foundation for right now! Here are a few tips for helping your kids learn the very first steps to achieving their dreams. NO. 1: SUGGEST THEIR RESOLUTIONS — DON’T FORCE IT Knowing your goals can be a very special experience because they’re yours and nobody else's. It gives you a sense of control. Give your kids this special sense of control by suggesting resolutions, not necessarily choosing theirs for them. They might need time to decide what goals are important to them, and that’s natural. But make sure to stir their minds to brainstorm and help them think it through. NO. 2: CHOOSE ONE OR TWO RESOLUTIONS, AT MOST Maybe you have a very ambitious child — that’s wonderful! But it may be helpful for your child to focus on just one resolution to start with, and as they learn to accomplish that goal, it can give them knowledge and confidence to tackle others. Also, it’ll 4 STEPS TO HELP KIDS REACH NEW YEAR GOALS
make it easier for you to stay on top of them! (Keeping tabs on multiple resolutions can be a lot of work.)
NO. 3: BREAK DOWN RESOLUTIONS TO SMALL STEPS
SLOW COOKER CHICKEN CASSEROLE
Once they’ve determined their goal, the next step is to figure out the small steps that’ll get them there. Let’s say the goal is to brush their teeth more. Stanford behavior scientist BJ Fogg says that the formula to any new habit is motivation, plus ability, plus prompt. Does your
INGREDIENTS
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8 chicken thighs or drumsticks, lightly salted
1 lb potatoes, peeled and cut in large chunks
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1 tbsp olive oil
2 garlic cloves, sliced 14 oz chicken stock
1 tbsp all-purpose flour 1 onion, finely sliced 2 celery sticks, thickly sliced
1 sprig rosemary
child have the motivation to do it? Can they actually do it — do they have the ability? Then, what will prompt your child to perform their task? Will it be a time (8 a.m.) or through a certain sequence of activities, like before they take a bath? NO. 4: BE A RESOLUTION ROLE MODEL We’ll be honest: If you’re helping them with setting and accomplishing their resolutions, your child is going to hold you accountable as a resolution role model, whether you like it or not! Make sure you’re ready to fill that role and accomplish your goals for the new year, too.
Finely grated zest and juice of 1/2 lemon 1/4 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
2 carrots, thickly sliced 1 leek, thickly sliced
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DIRECTIONS
1. In a large frying pan, heat oil and fry salted chicken on high until brown. 2. Transfer chicken to the slow cooker. Add flour and stir. 3. In the frying pan on high heat, fry the onion, celery, carrots, leeks, and potatoes until lightly browned. Add garlic and fry for 30 seconds. 4. Transfer vegetables to the slow cooker and add the stock, rosemary, and lemon zest. 5. Cook on high for 2.5–3 hours or until chicken is tender. 6. Check seasoning and add lemon juice to taste. Top with parsley before serving.
That’s it! Four steps. We know it’s much harder than that, but we’re confident you can handle it! Let us know how it goes for you!
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