Happy New Year!

As parents we always want to help our children reach for the stars, be the best they can be, achieve their true potential. The start of a new year is a good time to set personal goals and reward good behavior. Children may understand the idea of promises instead of resolutions, so explain that these are the activities your child should promise – or try – to do every day. Make a chart -- Angelina Ballerina's Steps to Success – set up the reward system and let your little stars shine! And as winter sets in and leaves many ballerinas indoors, make-your-own personalized notepaper! Have your child set a shining example by writing thank-you notes to relatives, friends or neighbors for all their holiday gifts! Then you are well on your way to achieving one of your resolutions: spending quality time with your child and giving her the tools to be a positive, thoughtful individual! Happy New Year!