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Healthy New Year’s Resolutions for Kids

1/6/2015

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The following New Year tips are from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP).

Preschoolers
·         I will clean up​ my toys and put them where they belong.
·         I will brush my teeth twice a day, and wash my hands after going to the bathroom and before eating.
·         I won't tease dogs or other pets – even friendly ones. I will avoid being bittenby keeping my fingers and face away from their mouths.
·         I will talk with my parent or a trusted adult when I need help, or are scared.
·         I will be nice to other kids who need a friend or look sad or lonely.

 

Kids, 5 to 12 years old

·         I will drink reduced-fat milk and water every day, and drink soda and fruit drinks only at special times.

·         I will put on sunscreen before I go outdoors on bright, sunny days. I will try to stay in the shade whenever possible and wear a hat and sunglasses, especially when I'm playing sports.

·         I will try to find a sport (like basketball or soccer) or an activity (like playing tag, jumping rope, dancing or riding my bike) that I like and do it at least three times a week!

·         I will always wear a helmet when riding a bike.

·         I will wear my seat belt every time I get in a car. I'll sit in the back seat and use a booster seat until I am tall enough to use a lap/shoulder seat belt.

·         I'll be friendly to kids who may have a hard time making friends by asking them to join activities such as sports or games.

·         I will never encourage or even watch bullying, and will join with others in telling bullies to stop.

·         I'll never give out private information such as my name, home address, school name or telephone number on the Internet. Also, I'll never send a picture of myself to someone I chat with on the computer without asking my parent if it is okay.

·         I will try to talk with my parent or a trusted adult when I have a problem or feel stressed.

·         I promise to follow our household rules for videogames and internet use.

 

Kids, 13 years old and older

·         I will try to eat two servings of fruit and two servings of vegetables every day, and I will drink sodas only at special times.

·         I will take care of my body through physical activity and eating the right types and amounts of foods.

·         I will choose non-violent television shows and video games, and I will spend only one to two hours each day – at the most – on these activities. I promise to follow our household rules for videogames and internet use.

·         I will help out in my community – through giving some of my time to help others, working with community groups or by joining a group that helps people in need.

·         When I feel angry or stressed out, I will take a break and find helpful ways to deal with the stress, such as exercising, reading, writing in a journal or talking about my problem with a parent or friend.

·         When faced with a difficult decision, I will talk about my choices with an adult whom I can trust.

·         When I notice my friends are struggling, being bullied or making risky choices, I will talk with a trusted adult and attempt to find a way that I can help them.

·         I will be careful about whom I choose to date, and always treat the other person with respect and without forcing them to do something or using violence. I will expect to be treated the same way in return.

·         I will resist peer pressure to try tobacco-cigarettes, drugs, or alcohol.

·         I agree not to use a cell phone or text message while driving and to always use a seat belt.

 

Additional Information: 

·         ​Healthy Children Radio: New Year's Resolutions (Audio) ​

·         How to Shape & Manage Your Young Child's Behavior

·         Chores and Responsibility

·         Creating Opportunities for Children & Teens to Contribute

·         Media Time Family Pledge

·         The Healthy Children Show: Energy Balance for School-Age Kids (Video)​



Published 12/9/2014 12:00 AM http://www.healthychildren.org/English/news/Pages/Healthy-New-Years-Resolutions-for-Kids.aspx

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