NASHVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--National Kids Goal Setting Week, which takes place November 9th
– 14th, is designed to help adults understand children's
talents and to equip them to lead a life full of meaning and direction.
Communities nationwide use the campaign to promote goal setting in
schools, organizations and other groups.
"Learning how to set and achieve goals doesn't just teach a child to
finish something they start," said Monique Vranesh, founding partner of
My Gym Enterprises. "It teaches them responsibility, it boosts their
self-esteem, and it makes them a better person overall."
Vranesh offers the following tips to help parents show their children
how to set goals:
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Start small. Setting little goals for your children, such as
teaching a younger child to brush his or her teeth when first waking
up in the morning, having your teenager complete his or her chores by
a certain time of day, or even teaching your children to eat all of
their food before dessert time can lead to setting bigger goals.
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Get them to think smart. Teaching your children to make goals
about their education is a starting point for them to make similar
goals as they get older and head to college. And, later they will use
these skills when establishing their careers. Here is a suggestion:
Encourage your child to choose a book to read and have them set a goal
of reading one book every two months, along with their schoolwork. Of
course, the time period can be changed based on their schoolwork
volume. The important thing is to just set a goal.
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Lead by example. Your child will be more likely to do something
if they see their parents doing it. Therefore, make a goal for
yourself and tell your child about it. For example, incorporate more
exercise in your life, and bring your child along with you.
My Gym provides programs for children to better their physical health,
but the programs also help children build self-esteem and confidence
that carry over into all aspects of a child's life, Vranesh said. For
more information, or to book a birthday party or free trial class, visit www.mygym.com.