Skip to search.
  • New User? Register
  • Sign In
  • Help
Make Y! My Homepage
  •  
    Notifications Help
  • Mail
    • My Y!
    • Yahoo!

    Yahoo! Shine

    Breaking News Visit Yahoo! News for the latest.

    ×Close this window

    • Today
      • The Thread
      • The Ellen Show
      • Bethenny
      • Secrets to Your Success
      • Team Mom
      • Video
      • Daily Shot
      • In The Pantry
      • Royal Baby
    • Style
      • Fashion
      • Beauty
      • The Thread
      • Video
      • Photos
      • Shine Latina
    • Well-being
      • Green
      • Video
      • The Jeff Probst Show
      • Photos
      • Books
    • Love + Sex
      • Video
      • Weddings
      • The Jeff Probst Show
      • Burning Love
      • Daily Shot with Ali Wentworth
      • Bethenny
    • Food
      • What's For Dinner
      • Shine Supper Club
      • Chow Ciao!
      • Blue Ribbon Hunter
      • Shine Latina
      • In The Pantry
      • Everyday Food
      • Cinema & Spice
    • Home Design
      • Video
      • Decorating Guide
      • Photos
      • Ask A...
    • Parenting
    • Animals
      • Video
    • Horoscope
      • Horoscope
      • Chinese Astrology
      • 2013 Annual Horoscope
    • My Shine
      • Manage blog posts
      • Manage slideshows
      • Contributor Network
    • Video
    • Team Mom
    • Royal Baby
    • Mother's Day
    Search

    Trending Now

    »
    1. Jumper kills 5-year-old
    2. Sheen changes name
    3. Steve Nash ex-wife
    4. Former Laker dies at 72
    5. Goldie Hawn at 67

    Best Year Ever: 8 Goals Every Family Should Make for 2013

    About 7 years ago, I took my first interactive parenting class. It was led by a Child Development Educator who, along with a group of about 15 fellow moms, discussed anything and everything we were experiencing as parents. Although the class was generally unstructured, each semester we discussed our family goals. As we discussed them, we got new ideas and inspiration, and at times even disagreed with each other. It was always a wonderful time to reflect on what goals were important to our family. As my kids get older the goals change, but each year I still think of a new goal for our family. This year, I asked 8 fellow moms to share their family's goals for 2013... and their answers were so inspiring that I just had to share them here! - By Andrea Howe

    MORE ON DISNEY BABY
    15 things all parents need to stay sane throughout the day
    10 ways to host the perfect play date
    15 children's books every family should own

    • Email 0
    • Share 0
    • Tweet
      0
    • Print
    • Show thumbnails
    • Hide thumbnails
    1 - 8 of 8
    PrevNext
    1. -
    2. -
    3. -
    4. -
    5. -
    6. -
    7. -
    8. -

    Gallery View:Best Year Ever: 8 Goals Every Family Should Make for 2013
    CLOSE

    1 - 8 of 8
    PrevNext
    1. -
    2. -
    3. -
    4. -
    5. -
    6. -
    7. -
    8. -
    7 of 8 photos
    PrevNext
    1. previous-next
    • Email 0
    • Share 0
    • Tweet
      0
    • Print
    PrevNext
    1. Photo by: Kimmie, Sugar and Dots
      Let Go of Our Strict Schedule
      Our children thrive from the routine we have created, but sometimes things happen and we realize that this schedule may all be for nothing. We have decided to enter 2013 with open arms and a new outlook. Forget the little things. Bend a rule once in a while. Push bedtime back a few minutes for some extra cuddles; or agree when the kids beg us to read the story just one more time. I'm... more 
      Photo by: Kimmie, Sugar and Dots
      Let Go of Our Strict Schedule
      Our children thrive from the routine we have created, but sometimes things happen and we realize that this schedule may all be for nothing. We have decided to enter 2013 with open arms and a new outlook. Forget the little things. Bend a rule once in a while. Push bedtime back a few minutes for some extra cuddles; or agree when the kids beg us to read the story just one more time. I'm so excited to see how letting go of a strict schedule will change us as a family! I have a feeling it's going to change us for the better. --Kimmie, Sugar and Dots less 

    Most Popular

    • 'Fatkini' Sells Out! Why the Plus-Size …
    • Here's the Strongest Couple You'll Ever …
    • Michelle Obama's Favorite Dress: How …
    • Green Tea May Not Be So Healthy After …
    • Stew-pendous! Chicken and White Beans …
    Show More

    Featured Videos

    • Summer's Buzzing Beauty Trends

      1:54

      Summer's Buzzing Beauty Trends

      1 day 15 hours ago

    • The Wackiest Styles of Billboard's Past

      1:50

      The Wackiest Styles of Billboard's Past

      8 days ago

    • Spring Trends to Avoid

      1:30

      Spring Trends to Avoid

      11 days ago

    • Spring Trends to Avoid

      1:30

      Spring Trends to Avoid

      11 days ago

    • Mom Of Four Gets A Head-To-Toe Makeover

      2:51

      Mom Of Four Gets A Head-To-Toe Makeover

      15 days ago

    • The Season's Best Leg-Baring Trends

      2:36

      The Season's Best Leg-Baring Trends

      24 days ago

    • Chrissy Teigen's Summer Style Must-Haves

      2:15

      Chrissy Teigen's Summer Style Must-Haves

      24 days ago

    • Transition your beauty routine for spring

      2:16

      Transition your beauty routine for spring

      28 days ago

    • Tegan and Sara on Leather Jackets and Getting "Closer" to Justin Bieber

      1:49

      Tegan and Sara on Leather Jackets and Getting "Closer" to Justin Bieber

      29 days ago

    • The Lumineers Open Up About Their Chart-Topping Hit "Ho Hey"

      2:07

      The Lumineers Open Up About Their Chart-Topping Hit "Ho Hey"

      1 month 5 days ago

    • Partying at Coachella

      2:24

      Partying at Coachella

      1 month 6 days ago

    • On-The-Go Beauty Essentials for Effortless Festival Style

      3:26

      On-The-Go Beauty Essentials for Effortless Festival Style

      1 month 7 days ago

    • Coachella Style: The Traditional, The Uber-Stylish, & The Simply Outrageous

      2:01

      Coachella Style: The Traditional, The Uber-Stylish, & The Simply Outrageous

      1 month 8 days ago

    • The Season's Best Leg-Baring Trends

      2:36

      The Season's Best Leg-Baring Trends

      1 month 7 days ago

    • Coachella Style: The Traditional, The Uber-Stylish, & The Simply Outrageous

      2:01

      Coachella Style: The Traditional, The Uber-Stylish, & The Simply Outrageous

      1 month 8 days ago

    • Spring Beauty Trends To Try

      2:21

      Spring Beauty Trends To Try

      1 month 9 days ago

    • A Class Act: Emmy Rossum Talks Music, Old Hollywood Glam, And "Closet Time"

      2:23

      A Class Act: Emmy Rossum Talks Music, Old Hollywood Glam, And "Closet Time"

      1 month 16 days ago

    • Jessica Lucas Talks "Cult" And Her Style Must-Haves

      2:02

      Jessica Lucas Talks "Cult" And Her Style Must-Haves

      1 month 20 days ago

    • The Thread - Season 5

      1:12

      The Thread - Season 5

      1 month 21 days ago

    • NERVO Breaks Down The Hottest Beauty Trends At Ultra

      2:24

      NERVO Breaks Down The Hottest Beauty Trends At Ultra

      1 month 21 days ago

    Follow Shine

    More on Yahoo!

    • How to use your condiments to the very last drop

    Today on Yahoo!

    1 - 5 of 48
    prevnext
      • One swing proves slugger's ridiculous power

        One swing proves slugger's ridiculous power

      • Carrie Underwood's generous donation to Oklahoma

        Carrie Underwood's generous donation to Oklahoma

      • Man plays guitar during brain surgery

        Man plays guitar during brain surgery

      • Lawsuit alleging racy Brett Favre texts settled

        Lawsuit alleging racy Brett Favre texts settled

      • Big reveal after 'Fast & Furious 6' credits

        Big reveal after 'Fast & Furious 6' credits

    Shine from Yahoo!

    • Today
    • Style
    • Well-being
    • Love + Sex
    • Food
    • Home Design
    • Parenting
    • Animals
    • Horoscope
    • My Shine

    Also On Yahoo!

    • Autos
    • Finance
    • Games
    • Groups
    • Health
    • Maps
    • Movies
    • Music
    • omg!
    • Shine
    • Shopping
    • Sports
    • Travel
    • TV
    • Y! News RSS
    • Y! News Alert
    All Yahoo! »

    Trending Now

    1. Jumper kills 5-year-old
    2. Sheen changes name
    3. Steve Nash ex-wife
    4. Former Laker dies at 72
    5. Goldie Hawn at 67
    1. Tim Curry stroke
    2. Tim Duncan divorce
    3. Pitt face blindness
    4. Fired for word 'negro'
    5. Russia 8.2 quake
    Copyright © 2013 Yahoo! Inc. All rights reserved. | Yahoo! Lifestyles Network |
    • Help / Suggestions
    • Privacy Policy
    • About Our Ads
    • Terms of Service
    • Copyright/IP Policy