Give the power of choice to our kids

AS the holidays approach, we’re all thinking about what we can give our children. 

Why not a sense of power in their own lives, a realisation they can have a say in how their life pans out in 2015? Encouraging children to make New Year resolutions has multiple benefits, says parent coach Joan Barrett. She believes children who are engaged in their own learning— rather than being told what to do — are more motivated and confident.

“The personal achievement of starting and completing something helps children believe in themselves. It helps them develop the courage to persevere — children feel empowered.”