Family, Kids & the New Year: Fun Resolutions You Can Do Together
November 9, 2025
The New Year is the perfect time to hit reset and create a fresh path ahead. Instead of just individual goals, consider making resolutions as a family. These are about shared memories, stronger connections, and building a happier family life. This year—let’s aim for meaningful resolutions for 2026 that involve all family members, including kids, so the whole family feels included.
Family Resolutions for the New Year
Why Create Resolutions as a Family?
Creating family resolutions helps bring everyone together around shared values and dreams. It shows kids their ideas matter, improves communication, and supports each family member in their journey. When the family works together, the journey becomes more memorable than just the goal itself.
Reflecting on the Past Year Together
Before setting new goals for 2026, take time to reflect with your family:
- Ask each person to share a favourite memory from last year and something they’d like to do more of.
- Identify one challenge you faced and how you supported each other.
This reflection builds a strong base for setting new intentions.
Fun & Meaningful Resolutions for Families in 2026
Start a New Family Routine
Pick one or two simple habits to incorporate:
- A reading circle every evening or a screen‑free hour before bed.
- Everyone shares one positive moment from their day.
Build a Gratitude or Memory Jar
Place a jar in a visible spot. Once a week each person writes a small note: something they’re thankful for or a fun family win. Read them together at the end of the year to relive the good memories.
Weekly or Monthly Game Nights
Set aside one evening each week (or once a month) for game night. Rotate who picks the game and encourage laughter, creativity and togetherness.
Boost Creativity and Togetherness
Try New Activities as a Family
Try crafting, baking a new recipe together, or letting kids suggest a fun DIY project. These activities foster creativity and build memories.
Engage in Outdoor Adventures
Take a hike, go on a nature scavenger hunt, or plan a backyard camping evening. These kinds of adventures help build bonds and create lasting family moments.
Healthy Habits for the Whole Family
Cook and Eat Healthier Together
Make mealtime fun and interactive. Choose a new fruit or veggie each week, involve the children in prepping and cooking, and turn it into a learning and bonding moment.
Get Active as a Family
Choose an active routine you all can enjoy — a dance break, walk after dinner, or weekend bike ride. The key is consistency and enjoying movement together.
Foster Emotional Well‑Being and Self‑Care
Create a Safe Space to Talk
Build a habit of open communication at home. At dinner or bedtime ask “How are you really feeling today?” Encourage honest answers and active listening.
Introduce Mindfulness and Relaxation
Even simple moments of calm count. Try guided breathing, quiet drawing time or designate a “chill corner” with pillows and books where everyone can reset.
Create a Positive, Lasting Impact
Volunteer or Give Back as a Family
Find one family‑friendly act of kindness — it could be cleaning up a local park, making care‑packages, or helping a neighbour. Doing it together helps children learn empathy and community values.
Celebrate Small Wins All Year Long
Track progress and celebrate together. Whether someone finished a book, hit a movement goal, or tried a new hobby — recognise it. Family cheers matter.
Best Ways to Keep Family Resolutions Going
Make a Family Vision Board
Gather magazines, drawings or prints and have each family member add images of what they hope to achieve, try or feel in 2026. Place the board in a shared space to keep it visible and inspiring.
Keep It Simple & Flexible
Life changes. The goal isn’t perfection—it’s connection. Revisit your goals every few months, adjust if necessary, and continue prioritizing togetherness over strict lists.
Bringing the Family Closer in 2026
By setting resolutions for families, you’re investing in more than routines—you’re investing in love, laughter and quality time together. You’ll look back and recall not just the completed tasks, but the moments you spent together.
Here’s a tip: to make your healthy‑eating resolution and family bonding even easier, consider incorporating the DAZZLEREE Snack & Compartment Bundle into your routine. This handy product can help you prepare healthy, portioned snacks and treat‑moments as a team. Involve kids in filling the compartments, choosing new fruits or snacks for the week, and making snack time a family‑friendly ritual.
So this year, skip the pressure and start with one fun, meaningful idea. Bring the family together, pick a few resolutions you can all share, and make 2026 your best year yet.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are fun New Year’s resolutions for families?
Ideas include game nights, gratitude jars, new outdoor adventures, trying new foods, and using the Dazzleree Snack & Compartment Bundle for fun, shared snack prep.
How can I involve my preschooler in resolutions?
Use visuals and let them participate in simple tasks—choosing snacks, helping snap the compartments, picking a game for game night. Make routines playful and tangible.
What are easy ways to spend more quality time as a family?
Share meals, declare screen‑free time, plan short hikes or creative craft time, rotate who leads a fun activity.
How do I help my kids stick to their goals?
Keep resolutions achievable, visible, and fun. Celebrate small wins. Use tools like the snack bundle to build habits in enjoyable ways.
Can family resolutions improve communication?
Absolutely! Goals that include discussion, shared projects and check‑ins help families strengthen listening, empathy and support for each other.