I will clean up my toys

I will brush my teeth twice a day

And wash my hands after going to the bathroom and before eating

I won't tease dogs, even friendly ones

I will avoid being bitten by keeping my fingers

And face away from their mouths

I will drink milk and water, and limit soda and fruit drinks

I will apply sunscreen before I go outdoors

I will try to stay in the shade whenever possible and wear a hat and sunglasses

I will try to find a sport, like basketball or soccer

Or an activity like playing tag, jumping rope, dancing or riding my bike

That I like and do it at least three times a week

I will always wear a helmet when bicycling

I will wear my seat belt every time I get in a car

I'll sit in the back seat and use a booster seat until

I am tall enough to use a lap shoulder seat belt

I'll be nice to other kids, I'll be friendly to kids who need friends

Like someone who is shy, or is new to my school

I will take care of my body through physical activity and nutrition

I will choose non-violent television shows and video games, and

I will spend only one to two hours each day

At the most, on these activities

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 discussing my problem with a parent or friend

When faced with a difficult decision

I will talk with an adult about my choices

I will be careful about whom I choose to date, and always treat

The other person with respect and without coercion or violence

I will eat at least one fruit and one vegetable every day

Ten, nine, eight, seven, six

Five, four, three, two, one

Happy New Year