{"id":8997,"date":"2023-01-03T01:05:22","date_gmt":"2023-01-03T06:05:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kumon.com\/resources\/?p=8997"},"modified":"2024-01-17T09:33:11","modified_gmt":"2024-01-17T14:33:11","slug":"a-step-by-step-guide-to-setting-goals-with-your-child-for-the-new-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kumon.com\/resources\/a-step-by-step-guide-to-setting-goals-with-your-child-for-the-new-year\/","title":{"rendered":"A Step-By-Step Guide To Setting Goals With Your Child"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Many kids have dreams and ideas on what they want to accomplish, but it can be hard to remember with so many other activities going on. That\u2019s why creating a goals list with your child is a great way to keep their goals in mind and work towards achieving them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why create a list of goals with your child for the year?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Creating lists<\/a> in general allows for better structure, accountability, and productivity, regardless of the topic. That\u2019s why for kids to turn their goals into a reality, it helps to have a list in one place to plan and serve as a reminder. To create a list, we put together this step-by-step guide on how to help your child set goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Have a discussion as a family to learn more about your child\u2019s ideas.<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Have a discussion as a family to start thinking about the things you\u2019d like to tackle. This can be taking a family vacation, donating items around the house to those in need, or reconnecting with friends that you may not have seen in some time. Kids are often eager to add to the conversation, and it might even bring up some new ideas you haven\u2019t considered. It\u2019s also a great place to start as it will get them excited to consider what they want to do on their own. <\/p>\n\n\n

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2. Ask your child specific questions.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Prompt your child by asking specific questions. For example, is there a place they’d like to visit or explore?Find out where. Somewhere with snow? A place where they can swim? Although some locations may not be as easy to get to as others, it can spark ideas to include on the list. You can also break down the questions into categories such as learning, giving, health and wellness, personal achievements, academics, or even seasonal. Here are some questions for inspiration:<\/p>\n\n\n\n