Special Publication of the Cottage Grove Sentinel December 27, 2017
2018 New Year’s
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Resolutions for Kids
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dult resolutions often include reducing behaviors that can result in serious-health consequences and improving oneself. This year, make fun resolutions for your children and make a deal to keep them as a family. As a family, sit down and reflect on the past year. Highlight positive moments and goals everyone has reached. Then you can decide together on what you want to accomplish for the approaching year. Teach your children how improving themselves will result in great things. These lessons will last with them into adulthood. Toddlers You should start instilling healthy resolutions in your child at a young age. Though he might not understand the importance, it will set a good foundation as he begins to grow. According to The American Academy of Pediatrics, these are some great resolutions to make for preschool-aged children: • Become better listeners: This will be helpful for children and amazing for parents. Your child will commit to listening when Mom or Dad asks her to do something. Help her understand by keeping tasks simple.
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Ask her to pick up her toys or finish a meal for starters. • Good hygiene: Toddlers love making a mess. Resolving to wash their hands often and accepting the fact that bath time is coming are great ideas. • Being pet friendly: It is hard for children to understand that certain pets aren’t as durable as they are. Promote friendly interactions between your child and family animals, especially if there are fragile puppies or kittens in the home.
Older Children The AAP states that children ages 5 through 12 are more likely to comprehend a resolution and participate in the process of choosing one. This age group will benefit from these important resolutions. • Drink more milk: Calcium is an important part of your child’s developing body, so make it a point to consume more and lower the intake of sugary drinks. • Wear a seatbelt: As soon as a child gets in your vehicle, he should buckle up without being asked. This is a great habit for children to have. • Being kind to others: Bullying is a sad reality in the world, especially for adolescents. They can promise to be kind to their peers and report any type of abuse they see at school.
Continuing Education
ven if you’re satisfied with your current career and degree, you can gain great benefits from continuing your education. This year, commit to opening new doors or thriving in your current field. Lifelong learning is a great way to keep up with industry trends and thrive in your current position. It also can help you discover interests you might not have considered before, leading you down an exciting new career path.
perts discuss new advancements or products. You will likely hear speeches from industry experts. Pay close attention to how they present themselves and emulate their actions in your own professional life. Once the educational portion of your conference is completed, expect to have some time to socialize with others in your industry. You will benefit from taking notes and networking with other like-minded professionals in your field.
Enhance Your Current Career Continuing education doesn’t always take place in a classroom. Whether you’re a small-business owner, manager or entry-level employee, learning more about your career will help you advance and be more productivity. Conferences and networking events offer incredible opportunities to gain a different perspective on your industry from peers in the same field. While you might be required to pay a fee to attend these events and pay travel costs, they should be looked at as an investment to better yourself.
Professional Speaking Knowing how to properly speak in front of groups of people conveys a sense of confidence and trust in your abilities. Whether you are leading a meeting or giving a speech at a conference, your peers will take note of how you handle yourself. Unfortunately, the thought of public speaking terrifies many Americans and can inhibit the ability to advance in their careers. The good news is there are specialized classes that teach this important skill. While speaking at these classes might still be overwhelming, with practice and your instructor’s advice, you will begin feeling more comfortable. These classes will likely put you in roleplaying situations, giving you hands-on experience
Depending on which industry you are in, these events will focus on different tasks but might follow similar structures. Expect an educational seminar in which ex-
Be a Role Model Whichever resolution your family chooses, make sure you are being a good role model by following up on the promises you made to yourself and family. Working together to keep your resolutions is a great bonding experience with your children.
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Tips to help realize your goals in the year ahead
At the dawn of a new year, many people set goals to motivate themselves to change. But as January 1 drifts further into the rearview mirror, it can be easy to settle into old habits and forget about the resolutions and goals established at the turn of the calendar. Staying on course and achieving one’s goals requires discipline. In addition to working hard, men and women who want to realize their goals in the year ahead can take several steps to increase their chances of being successful. • Examine your priorities. Achieving goals is easier when their goals can be among your biggest priorities. Examine your priorities to determine if you can fully commit to goals that may require significant time commitments. Men and women who are already stretched thin may need to recalibrate their goals or make changes in other areas of their lives before they can fully commit to pursuing new goals. • Be specific in regard to planning. Being specific when choosing goals is important, but it’s equally important to be as specific as possible in regard to developing a plan to realize those goals. Before embarking on a journey to realize your goals, figure out how you’re going to achieve them. Create a new daily or weekly
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schedule that allots time to realize your goals, seeking input from loved ones whose lives may be affected by your new schedule. • Make note of potential obstacles. Recognizing potential hurdles in advance of their appearance can help you overcome these obstacles and stay the course toward achieving your goals. For example, men and women hoping to lose weight can look ahead to occasions that might compromise their efforts, such as a loved one’s wedding or backyard barbecue. Recognizing these obstacles in advance gives people a chance to develop a plan to overcome them. In the weight loss example, men and women can choose vegetarian options from reception menus or resolve to avoid alcohol, which tends to be high in calories. • Start small, but start immediately. Lifestyle changes can be difficult, so make small changes initially and gradually work toward larger, more significant changes. Starting small can lay a successful foundation, but it’s also important to start immediately. Procrastination can reduce the likelihood of achieving your goals, and the earlier you get started the more quickly you and your loved ones will adjust to the changes necessary to realize your goals. The dawn of a new year is a great time to set new goals. Bringing those goals to fruition requires careful planning and commitment.
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“The Twilight Zone� is perhaps the show most instantly associated with New Year’s marathons. The revered series, which ran from 1959 to 1964, was written and produced by creator Rod Serling. “Twilight Zone� popularized the sci-fi genre while helping to launch the careers of performers such as Peter Falk, Burt Reynolds and Robert Redford, among others. Each year, the Syfy channel airs a “Twilight Zone� marathon on New Year’s Day. Another popular television marathon each New Year’s Day is “The Honeymooners.� New York City’s PIX11 channel runs classic episodes beginning at 11 p.m. on New Year’s Eve and continuing through the next day. “The Honeymooners� follows Ralph Kramden, a shorttempered bus driver played by Jackie Gleason who lives in a small Brooklyn apartment with his wife, Alice. The first episode aired in 1955. New Year’s Day television viewers are bound to find a marathon sometime between December 31 and January 3. Many stations put together their own marathons for this time of year. Otherwise, TV-lovers can catch up by streaming their favorite series as they relax at the end of the holiday season.
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immediately proceeded athletic contests that included polo matches and greasedpig catching. In 1901, the president of the parade, seeking to gain publicity for the town of Pasadena and its floral festival, sought to stage a sporting event that might attract more interest than pig-catching and polo. Festival organizers ultimately chose college football, deciding to initiate a matchup between a team representing the western United States and the eastern United States. On January 1, 1902, the football teams from the University of Michigan and Stanford University battled in the inaugural EastWest football game. Michigan, which had not allowed a point all season long, steamrolled its way to a 49-0 victory. In fact, the game’s lack of competitiveness temporarily nixed plans for an annual New Year’s Day game, which was not played again until 1916, when Washington State University defeated Brown University 14-0. Interest in the game continued to grow from there on out, and in 1923, the game was moved to a large stadium known as the Rose Bowl. The game itself soon adopted the name of that stadium, and it retains that name today. Thanks to fan interest in the New Year’s Day game, other New Year’s bowl games soon followed, and continue to entertain college football fans every January 1.
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When you have a little down time, do you find yourself constantly checking your phone or channel surfing? Technology makes it easy for us to keep up with distant family, receive news as it happens and get answers to questions. But how much are you missing out on in your actual life by keeping your eyes glued to the screen? Less Television Time Let’s face it, with streaming-video services and 24-hour-a-day news and sports channels, it’s easy to get lost on the couch, enthralled with a great program. This sedentary lifestyle can lead to serious health conditions and takes us away from some great things that are happening in our own neighborhoods. If you have children in the house, too much television can cause physical and behavioral problems. Set an example that the TV screen is OK in moderation, to help avoid these conditions reported by the organization Kids’ Health. • Children who watch TV for more than four hours per day are more likely to be overweight. • Viewing violent behavior in TV shows or movies raises the chances a child will show aggressive behavior. It also might strike fear of these violent instances happening to them. • Violent video games also are likely to create aggression in an impressionable child.
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How many times has “getting in shape” made it onto your New Year’s resolution list? It’s one of the most popular decrees made by Americans each year. Unfortunately, it’s easier said than done. Joining a local gym is a great way to keep motivated by using state-of-the-art workout equipment and encouragement from other members. This year, don’t only promise yourself that you’re going to start a workout routine — stick to it. Don’t be discouraged if results are not immediate. They will take time and determination. Once you start seeing the differences, you will probably find yourself making other healthy decisions throughout the year. Exercise Benefits Many people choose to exercise because of the effects it has on their waistline. Being comfortable with your body is a great way to boost confidence and promote positivity. But what about the good things happening beneath your skin? These benefits are just as important, as exercise and a healthy lifestyle help your vital organs function at their full potential. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report some beneficial ways exercise impacts your health. • Reducing cardiovascular disease: Performing at least 150 minutes per week of moderate-intensity aerobic activity can lower your risk of heart disease and stroke. These are the two leading causes of death in America. • Lower cancer risks: It has been shown that being physically active lowers your risk of colon and breast cancer.
Avoid the Cell Phone The luxury of always having a phone in your pocket is great for emergency situations. However, today’s smartphones also allow us to have access to email, distracting social media and text messaging at hand. How many times do you find yourself looking at your phone’s screen at a moment of boredom? When you begin staring at your screen while driving, you are putting yourself and innocent drivers who share your roads at risk. This year, commit to avoiding the phone in your car by placing it in your glove box or center console while you are moving. Fun without Screens Remember when we didn’t have to charge our book’s batteries? E-readers are great, but reading a good old-
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• Stronger bones: Muscle-strengthening exercises can slow the loss of bone density that comes with age. Choosing a Gym When deciding on the facility that will host your new healthy lifestyle, there are a few factors you should consider. How far are you willing to travel? Most people will benefit from a gym close to home or their workplace. If it is easily accessible, there will be fewer chances of making excuses to avoid going. Does the gym have the equipment you plan to use? Make sure the facility has a good blend of cardio- and strengthconditioning equipment on hand. Is staff medically trained? In case of a cardiac event or an accident while you are working out, make sure the staff is properly prepared to assist you. Get the Family Involved Some gyms feature a referral program that might save you some big bucks and score a family member a great deal. Having a workout companion also can make it easier to commit to your routine.
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