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20 Healthy Resolutions for Kids From the American Academy of Pediatrics
Teens
- I will eat at least one fruit and one vegetable every day, and I will limit the amount of soda I drink.
- I will take care of my body through physical activity and nutrition.
- I will choose nonviolent television shows and video games, and I will only spend one to two hours each day – at the most – on these activities.
- I will check to see if I can give away any of my unwanted clothes and shoes to those in need. I will help out in my community – through volunteering, working with community groups or by joining a group that helps people in need.
- I will wipe negative "self talk" (i.e. "I can't do it" or "I'm so dumb") out of my vocabulary.
- When I feel angry or stressed out, I will take a break and find constructive ways to deal with the stress, such as exercising, reading, writing in a journal or talking out my problem with a parent or friend.
- When faced with a difficult decision, I will talk with an adult about the choices I may have.
- I will be smart about whom I choose to date – and never allow violence to enter into my relationships.
- I will resist peer pressure to try drugs and alcohol.
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