4 New Year's Resolutions for the whole family.

Whether you are someone who makes New Year's resolutions every year or not, we all know they can be difficult to achieve all year round. Making resolutions as a whole family unit is a great idea so you can all work at them together.

Here are some resolutions that can be fun, and easy enough for the whole family.

Reading Together

A lot of the time people look at reading as something to do by yourself, but if you have children, this can be a fun activity to do together. Take turns reading aloud, and having a discussion about the book. if your children are olde you can designate a time for everyone to read alone quietly.

Exercising as a Family

A big New Year's resolution many people make, is to start going to the gym. not only can this be expensive, it can also take away time from your family. instead, you can try these activities that the whole family can partake in, walks around the block, bike rides, hikes, running around the yard, or even a fun dance party right in your living room.

Healthier Eating Habits

An easy way to ensure your family is making healthy eating choices, is to have a lot of healthy options on hand, and to stick to a good eating schedule. Having everyone pitch in with the meal preparation can be a fun activity for the whole family, and a learning lesson for children.

Showing Gratitude

While you and your family are sitting around the dinner table, take a moment for everyone to share something they are thankful for. Some other ways to show gratitude, are helping around the house, giving more hugs, or even just saying "thank you" more.

No matter what your resolutions are for this year, have confidence in yourself and your family that you can stick to them! Family resolutions are a way for everyone to get involved.