2023 is a few days away and I'm certain some of us have made certain resolves at this point for the new year, whatever you choose to call it - new year resolution, action plans, new ways, etc. Oh well, that is great because the ability to stop and reflect itself is huge. It requires a skill not everyone has or can apply effectively.

However, I would like to remind you that a change in dates on the calendar or the purchase of a new diary does to mean a change in attitude, strategy, or commitment.

If you are going to do anything differently this year it will require more than a resolution, it will require knowledge, tools, effective strategies, commitment, and most importantly consistency.

I know you will hear a lot of these in church and other places of worship, from motivational podcasts, and of course in your place of work, so no I didn't come to give you a motivational speech about new year's resolutions.

I just want to remind you that the same principles apply to parenting.

👉🏿 What kind of child are you raising, what do you want to see in that child?

👉🏿 What steps will you take this year toward the big GOAL

👉🏿 What do you need to learn, unlearn and relearn?

👉🏿 How much time are you willing to put daily into parenting?

👉🏿 What habits and skills will your child be learning /honing /mastering?

Quick advice, let reading be a priority for your children of all ages.

♦️Get a budget for books

♦️Start with reading aloud,

♦️ Introduce different genres of books to know which one they prefer.

♦️ If you are African, help them connect with their roots by reading African perspectives.

📌 Order a copy of my new book, memories of Christmas shared by parents to children.

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Heed to this and thank me later.

Cheers to a great year ahead.

Marybeth Chima

Author & Parenting Support Coach