Make Family Resolutions

Break out some favorite snacks and sit around the table. While playing a few games, ask your kids about their ideas and goals. Keep the conversation light. Write these down. (For specific goals, set a date.) Keep the list in a visible spot. Consider setting family resolutions too.

Here are a few ideas:

• Laugh more;

• Be less sarcastic;

• Focus on family quality, not quantity-make moments matter.

Have A Pajama Party

Did your kids get new jammies for Christmas? Both kids and adults  appreciate a day spent in their pajamas. Start with making a favorite breakfast. Spend the day making slime, playing games, watching a favorite movie, or building a fort. The activities don’t matter as long as you do them together.

Attend A New Year’s Event

There is no shortage of kid-friendly activities. Search online and find one that fits your family. Rec centers, libraries, museums or bowling centers are just a few of the places to check out.

For Older Kids

Older kids may enjoy having their own celebration. Let them have a few friends over and give them access to their favorite snacks. Make sure there is sparkling cider for a toast. Come midnight, let them know it’s okay to make a little noise.

Netflix, Then Chill

• According to research, forty-eight percent of parents plan to count down the last 10 seconds of this year by 9:00 p.m.

• Thanks to Netflix, your kids don’t have to feel like they’re missing out on anything.

• Netflix is offering a number of New Year’s countdowns that can be streamed at any time.