Be S.M.A.R.T
Consider applying these five principles offered by Jen A. Miller in the NYTimes when setting goals for your or your child's behavior. The article relates to New Year resolutions but can be applied to all those things we wish to target for change in ourselves or our children. A word of advice in applying these: BE KIND; we are all works in progress. SMART Specific: Set concrete, clearly defined goals with specific points of success. Measurable: Whatever the goal is, find ways