Talk to your child about social media. Make it clear that people should
never say or do anything online that they wouldn’t in real life.
Share a study strategy, such as doing one more quick review of material right before bed.
Try to have a rhyming conversation with your child. It may be tough at
first, but you’ll both get better!
Encourage your child to find out when teachers are available to give
extra help.
Encourage your child to ask at least one question in each of her classes
regularly.
Have your child spend 10 minutes at night getting ready for the next
day. Mornings will be calmer.
Talk about the free or low-cost activities your family enjoyed most
during 2022. If possible, make plans to do them again in 2023.
Ask about qualities your child values in friends. Talk about why values
are important.
Pay your child a genuine, specific compliment today.
Enjoy some physical activity with your child.
Plan a device-free day. Let your child choose alternative activities.
Ask what your child would like to make an annual tradition. Start it!
Bake cookies with your child. If you’re doubling a recipe, have your
child do the math.
Talk with your child about the nicest thing someone has ever done for
him. What made it special?
Teach your child how to cut out paper snowflakes. Use some to
decorate your windows.
Begin telling your child a story, and when you get to an exciting part,
stop. Let him or her make up the rest.
It’s the birthday of American author Samuel Clemens (Mark Twain).
Read one of his stories with your child.
Have your child write directions for making his favorite sandwich.
Then follow them together.
At bedtime tonight, tell your child a story about yourself when you
were his or her age.
Talk with your child about a choice one of you needs to make. Discuss
all the options and possible consequences.