As we welcome a brand new year, it’s the perfect time to reflect on the changes we all want to make—especially those little ones we raise. Here are 26 resolutions that every parent secretly wishes their toddler would adopt:
- Prioritize sleep and reduce couch nose-wiping incidents.
- Keep toys tidy. Let’s bid farewell to the chaotic bins that seem to have taken over.
- Accept that certain items, like knives and loose change, are off-limits for now.
- Foster better relationships—be kinder to familiar faces while learning to set boundaries with strangers.
- Decrease the amount of time I can touch surfaces in public restrooms. Hygiene matters!
- End my tumultuous relationship with the remote control. It’s time to move on!
- Learn to let the little things slide. Broccoli touching mashed potatoes? A culinary masterpiece!
- Be mindful of my carbon footprint. Starting with leaving the toilet paper roll alone—no more confetti!
- Improve my efficiency. Goal for the year: cut down pants-putting time from 28 minutes to 14.
- Discover a new hobby that’s solo-friendly, inexpensive, and not a collector’s nightmare.
- Master the art of aiming—puke in the bucket, pee in the toilet, food in my mouth!
- Stop the comparisons with older kids. My growth journey is unique.
- Embrace the seasons—wearing a coat in winter and sunscreen in summer is part of life.
- Elevate my style. Fewer syrupy hair days and matching socks are a must!
- Tame my early morning instincts, especially when Mom and Dad could use a little more sleep.
- Face my fears—whether it’s the doctor, owls, or the mysterious sounds at night.
- Realize not all mail is addressed to me.
- Practice sharing more. It’s okay to let go of my toy food for a little while!
- Investigate the fate of the clutter I leave around the house.
- Clean up my eating habits. I’ll find out if there’s life beyond macaroni and cheese.
- Appreciate our nice belongings without adding crayon art on them.
- Cultivate patience. If achieving the impossible is the goal this year, I’m in!
- Rethink my tantrums when I hear “no.” The drama needs to stop!
- Break my habit of changing the dishwasher setting to rinse only. It’s time to let that go.
- Cut back on the constant “why” questions. Less is more!
- Work on trusting my parents’ judgment—like when they say not to jump from high places.
Meanwhile, I’ll be undertaking a juice cleanse, as my current diet seems to consist of 99 percent almond croissants. I’m sure my toddler will be keen on that resolution too—who wouldn’t want juice for days without having to eat any of the meals I prepare? For more insights into parenting and other relevant topics, check out this blog post on intracervical insemination. And for those considering at-home options, Make a Mom offers great syringe kits for home insemination. For comprehensive pregnancy information, Healthline is an excellent resource.
In summary, as we step into the new year, let’s hope our toddlers embrace these resolutions, making life a little smoother for everyone involved.
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