nightstand like a large greeting card. For a family board, 2. Begin by brainstorming. Hand out paper and
a large poster board works best, if you have the space to pencils and then ask family members to quickly think of
display the final product. Read on for directions on how to the goals they have for the upcoming year. Write them
get crafting on this family project. down. Goals should be attainable in a short period of time.
What you need:
Poster board or manila file folders
Magazines to cut images and words from
Scissors
Glue sticks
For example, consider something short-term like “make
better grades” or “improve in a sport.”
3. Break it down. Goals can also be broken down into
different areas of life, such as: school (or work, for adults);
health; relationships; spiritual; and fun. For each category,
write down a specific action. For example, instead of
writing “improve health,” choose an action you can take
to improve health such as “drink one extra glass of water
Markers each day” or “go for a walk three times a week.”
Paper and pen 4. Get the juices flowing. Ask kids questions
How you make it:
about each category. For example, for the relationships
category, ask if your kids want to spend more time with
1. Set the scene. Ask everyone to put away their friends or perhaps make a new friend. Do they want to set
phones and other electronics. Have supplies ready and a goal of spending more time together as a family, such
clear a space for creating, such as a kitchen table. You as scheduling a game night or recipe night? For couples,
could even play soft music and light a candle to set a mood perhaps aim to have a date night once a week. And don’t
for dreaming! forget pets! Younger kids may say they want to play with
the family pet more often.
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