10 Realistic and Positive Family Resolutions for the New Year

Implement screen-free meals

If it's not already the case in your family, adopt this new habit of banning all screens from the table during meals. Simple but effective, this resolution not only promotes good family communication but also allows you to share highlights of your day and plan your activities together.

Create a "Family Sunday" tradition

Make a resolution to dedicate a few hours each Sunday to a family activity: a walk in a park, a board game session, or even baking a cake together! The important thing is to spend quality time together regularly.

Establish a 15-minute daily tidying routine

By involving the whole family in a short tidying session each day, you'll keep your home more orderly while teaching children a sense of responsibility. 10 minutes is enough: time yourselves and make the activity fun! To help you, download for free this little trick where Élizabeth Alescio, professional organizer, shares her 15-minute grace technique with you!

Discover a new activity together each month

Plan a new monthly family experience: try a new restaurant, visit a museum, learn a recipe from another country together... These discoveries will create precious memories and certainly broaden everyone's horizons.

Set up a family "gratitude box"

Place a box in a central location in the house where everyone can drop little notes expressing their gratitude. Read them together at a dedicated time (for example, on Sunday evening or during the weekly family meeting). This practice will help you develop appreciation and strengthen your family bonds.

Adopt an eco-friendly habit per season

Rather than trying to change everything at once, introduce a new eco-friendly habit each season: composting in spring, reducing packaging in summer, saving energy in autumn, reducing food waste in winter, etc. These gradual changes will undoubtedly be easier to maintain. For more ideas of eco-friendly habits to integrate into your daily life, consult this blog article!

Create a weekly or monthly "family council"

The family council is a family meeting where everyone can express their ideas, concerns, and suggestions. It's an opportunity to discuss projects, resolve conflicts, and make decisions together. For suggestions of topics to address each month, make sure you are subscribed to our Magazine and check your free toolbox!

Plan digital detox moments

Choose a time during the week (for example, Saturday afternoon) when the whole family disconnects from screens. Replace this time usually dedicated to technology with physical, creative, or social activities that will bring you closer. For ideas of activities and practical tips, consult our Special Report "Managing Screens"!

Establish a weekly mutual aid ritual

Choose an act of mutual aid to perform each week: helping an elderly neighbor, participating in a food drive, or simply doing something kind for a family member. These small gestures will allow you to teach your children important values, such as empathy and generosity.

Create a monthly photo album together

In the digital age, take the time to print a few photos each month and create a family album together. This activity not only preserves your memories but also helps you remember shared happy moments together.

Now, how to maintain these resolutions?

For these resolutions to last throughout the year, here are some tips:

• Make sure to involve the whole family in choosing the resolutions.
• Start slowly and increase the challenge gradually.
• Take the time to celebrate small victories.
• Stay flexible and adapt resolutions to your needs.
• Display your resolutions in a visible place in the house.
• Regularly evaluate your progress as a family.

Making family resolutions ensures you have a better chance of maintaining them over time than if you made individual resolutions on your own, as they benefit from the mutual support and collective motivation of the whole family. Remember, however, that the important thing is not perfection, but the creation of shared moments and new positive habits that will strengthen your family bonds throughout the year.

Finally, don't forget: every family is unique, so take the time to adapt these suggestions to your situation and your values. And above all, keep in mind that these resolutions should be a source of joy and not stress. Happy New Year to your entire family!

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