At the beginning of every year, many adults enjoy setting goals for themselves. Whether it’s to lose some weight, save money, change their diet, make a milestone purchase such as a home, improve their education or even travel to somewhere new, goals can make life much more exciting and having something to work towards can keep you motivated through life. Achieving goals that you have set for yourself boosts your self-esteem and can make you more confident and positive when it comes to your abilities. So, it makes sense that many parents like to encourage their little ones to start setting goals early. Here are some fun 2017 goals that you and your family can work towards this year.

Spend More Time Outside 

In the digital age, technology has certainly made things easier for both parents and children. However, the increase in children using technology means that more and more little ones are missing out on good, old-fashioned imaginative play outdoors. Playing outdoor is great for children, both mentally and physically, and a trip to a local park or a cycle ride can also be a lot of fun for mum and dad. Your children will have so many opportunities to use technology as adults, but this is the only chance that they have to really have fun when playing outside.

Learn Something New 

For kids, learning is a huge part of their lives, with school preparing them for their future. But, school only really covers the basics, and many parents try to make sure that their little ones have a wide range of different educational experiences as they are growing up. A great family goal for this year is to visit more educational places together, for example make sure to plan a trip to a museum or historic site at least once a month. Not only is this a great adventure for the kids, it can be very interesting for adults, too.

Have More Fun Together 

Today, families are often so caught up with working to make money and children going to school that they forget to simply have fun with each other. This is the time to make memories together as a family that your children will never forget, even when they are adults and parents themselves. As a family, it’s great to set goals that involve self-improvement and learning, but remember that kicking back and simply enjoying time with each other is equally important, whether you have a chilled family movie night or an exhilarating trip to a theme park.

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Be Positive 

The power of positivity is often the driving force in a happy, fulfilled childhood. Being more positive yourself and encouraging your little ones to follow suit will help you to achieve your goals as a family and will shape your children into awesome adults. Do you have any great ideas for setting goals as a family this year? If you’d like to add to this list, then we’d love to hear from you in the comments.

Thanks for reading, please do share your 2017 family goals!