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56 brparents.com | january 2016 cook with your
children
. it can be something as simple as cookies or homemade pizza on english muffins. maybe plan a nacho/taco bar or a do-it- yourself salad bar. experiment with themed dinners such as a mexican, italian or chinese night. encourage your
children
to go shopping and help with the meal planning. ?en pick a night to plan the menu and allow them to prepare their own favorite foods. get your game on and exercise. pick a day and start a regular exercise program. it doesn?t have to be complicated. it can be as simple as a
family
walk. set a goal of three times per week. or just get outside and play with your kids, soccer, basketball, baseball; it doesn?t matter what you do. ?e goal is physical activity and making it a habit for you and your
family
.
read
together. it doesn?t have to stop once your
children
can
read
independently. let them pick a book for you to
read
aloud together. you
read
a page and then your new year?s resolutions your entire
family
can keep are you tired of committing to new year?s resolutions that you never keep? ?is year try a new tactic and make it a
family
affair. why not pick a resolution to try with your
children
and spouse? it?s a great way to do something together, and your
children
will keep you honest. here are some ideas to get you started: child can
read
a page. think of the interesting dinner table discussions you can have about the book. of course, if your
children
are small it?s always fun and educational to
read
to them. raise compassionate
children
by volunteering. check with your local food pantry, humane society or senior center to find out ways your
family
can help. collect donations and send care packages to our troops. help clean up your local park or forest preserve. volunteer with a local charity?s annual walk or run event. inquire about opportunities with your
children
?s school or local religious organizations. start a
family
savings plan. it?s never too soon to teach
children
the value of money and the importance of saving. develop your plan and have every
family
member contribute, regardless of the amount. it doesn?t matter if the money is earned through outside jobs like babysitting or if it is allowance?the by lisa nord seplak
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