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Although it’s February, there’s still time for New Year’s Resolutions, and what better resolution to make than a family one?
Make a list of family-centered ideas for New Year’s resolutions that the kids can get excited about. Follow through by scheduling them into your calendar and making a plan for success.
Here are a few ideas to get you started, brought to you by Romp n' Roll:
Spend More Quality Time Together
The start of the year is a great time to get your whole family involved in making resolutions for the year ahead. Spending more quality time together means establishing a routine of having family meals, playing board games, and hanging out together. Sometimes this can be difficult for parents with busy schedules or kids who are knee-deep in schoolwork, but the benefits are worth it.
What's more, you'll have the chance to set an example for your little ones by showing them they can make changes to their behavior and stick to them.
Talk About the Plan for Family Time
If you want to resolve to spend more quality time with your family this year:
- Make sure you talk about it first
- Try sitting down when things are calm and discussing what you'd like to achieve as a family in 2022
- Let everyone have their say and note what they suggest, no matter how young they are
Ideas for Spending Time Together
Take a Trip
Vacations are a great way to spend quality time together as a family and provide a much-needed break from our day-to-day lives. Whether you're planning an international vacation or making a road trip to the other side of the state, planning and discussing expectations will help ensure everyone has fun.
Reconnect with Nature
We all know the benefits of being in nature. It can aid in stress relief, boost creativity, help us sleep better and improve our moods. Spending more time in nature can easily be incorporated into your family's routine by walking to school rather than driving or going on walks together every evening after dinner.
Play a Game
Sometimes it's hard to get your kids away from their devices, so try playing computer games together instead of telling them they're not allowed on them. There are endless options for games that you can play with your children — no matter what age.
Have Dinner Together
Many families find it hard to sit down for dinner together at home regularly in today's busy world. But studies show that children who eat dinner with their parents tend to do better academically and socially than those who don't. So make it a point to have dinner together at least once a week — even if it's just takeout on the couch!
Cook Together
Cooking is an easy way to spend time together as a family and teach your child about nutrition and moderation in eating. Even young kids can help stir batter, pour liquids into a bowl, or mix ingredients together using their hands. Older kids can get involved in more complex tasks such as chopping vegetables, measuring ingredients, or following recipes.
Plan a Weekend Staycation
If you're looking for a new way to spend time as a family, consider planning a weekend staycation. A staycation is when you and your family spend time around the house or town, doing all the things you might do if you were going away on vacation without actually leaving home.
Some Staycation Ideas Might Include:
- Explore your community by planning a new activity in town each day
- Visit local museums, parks, hiking trails or nature preserves
- Plan outdoor activities such as picnics or backyard camping
- Use free days at local museums or other attractions
- Visit local libraries and check out books or movies
- Indoor family activities or enrichments classes like those offered at Romp n' Roll
Start Planning Today!
Romp n' Roll's classes are the perfect way to bond as a family. Children love going to class, and so do parents! Children as young as babies love Romp n' Roll, and it will become part of your routine and one of your favorite activities! Making Romp n' Roll a tradition is the perfect family activity for everyone to look forward to.
It’s never too late to start spending more time together!