Prioritize Quality Time over Quantity:

Resolution: In 2024, I will prioritize quality time with my children over sheer quantity.

• Daily life is so demanding that spending meaningful time with our children often takes a backseat. This resolution encourages parents to be present (mentally and physically) and in the moment, whether engaging in a shared hobby, having heartfelt conversations, or simply enjoying each other's company. Quality time fosters deeper connections and creates lasting memories.

Embrace Positive Discipline:

Resolution: In 2024, I will embrace positive discipline to nurture my child's emotional growth.

Discipline is an essential aspect of parenting, but it doesn't have to be synonymous with punishment. Positive discipline focuses on teaching, guiding, and setting boundaries with empathy and understanding. This resolution encourages parents to explore effective communication, active listening, and constructive guidance to promote their child's emotional well-being. To learn the “how-to’s” of positive parenting, check out our Parenting Plus class.

Cultivate a Growth Mindset:

Resolution: In 2024, I will cultivate a growth mindset in both myself and my children.

A growth mindset emphasizes the belief that abilities and intelligence can be developed through commitment and hard work. Encourage a positive attitude toward challenges, learning, and resilience. By fostering a growth mindset, parents can inspire their children to embrace growth

opportunities, face setbacks with resilience, and see the value in continuous learning.

Promote Digital Well-Being:

Resolution: In 2024, I will promote digital well-being in my family.

As technology becomes an integral part of our lives, it's crucial to establish healthy digital habits. This resolution encourages parents to set screen time limits, engage in tech-free activities, and model responsible online behavior. By promoting a balanced approach to technology, parents can create a harmonious environment that prioritizes real-world connections. Read this digital contract post as a starting point.

Cultivate Self-Care for the Whole Family:

Resolution: In 2024, I will prioritize self-care for myself and encourage it for my entire family.

Self-care is not selfish—it's a fundamental aspect of maintaining overall mental and physical well-being. This resolution prompts parents to prioritize self-care practices, whether it's taking moments for personal reflection, engaging in hobbies, or practicing mindfulness. By modeling self-care, parents can instill the importance of well-being in their children and create a more balanced family life.

Conclusion:

Stepping into 2024 with a new set of parenting resolutions provides opportunities for growth, connection, and joy. By prioritizing quality time, adopting positive discipline, cultivating a growth mindset, promoting digital well-being, and embracing self-care, parents can contribute to creating a nurturing and fulfilling family environment. At the Training and Education Institute, we’re here to support parents and caregivers alike. Here's to a year of love, growth, and meaningful moments with our children.

TRAINING EDUCATION CENTER (TEC)

Training & Education Center (TEC) offers training to mental health service providers and others in the community to enhance the effectiveness of services provided to individuals facing mental health challenges and their family members.

We offer in-service training, technical assistance and guest lecturing for organizations, community groups and programs at the federal, state and local levels, academic institutions and conferences.

Family Coping and Skill Development Online Courses

• Getting Off the Emotional Roller Coaster: This 11-week Educational and skill development course is for family members, friends, and partners of adults described as having major depression, bipolar, and/or borderline personality disorder – with or without co-occurring substance use. This course is based on principles of mental health recovery and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT).

• Beyond Addiction: Supporting an Adult Son/Daughter – Skills for Hope and Effectiveness: This 6-week training and development webinar is tailored for parents of adults with addiction problems and coexisting mental health challenges. The webinar is based on the book Beyond Addiction: How Science and Kindness Help People Change.