How to create a vision and goals for your child’s success in school and life

In order to achieve anything in business we must first create a vision and set goals to make that vision a reality. The same is true with your life at home. Surely you have dreamed of the kind of life you want for your children. However, have you ever considered writing that vision on paper and connecting goals to ensure it becomes reality? Your intentional parental acts every day create the blueprint for your child’s success in school and life.

I encourage you to take a few minutes this week to write a vision for your children and set goals to make sure it becomes reality. Post them in a prominent place for daily reading until they are a natural part of your intentional actions each day. If your children are older, teach them how to create a vision and set goals for themselves, as well.

My vision for my children is:

My children will be happy to go to school. They will learn independently and be responsible for themselves and others. My children will have many friends and enjoy helping others. For all of their hard work and dedication, they will receive academic awards, athletic awards and service awards. College is something they will always dream of attending. Reading and writing will be joyful experiences for them. My children will be organized, know how to study, will love to learn and will love to teach others.

The goals that will help us reach the vision are:

1. I will build a loving and mutually respectful relationship with my children.

2. I will offer them ample opportunities to make independent choices with as much guidance as necessary and with trust that their decisions are helping them learn independence.

3. I will seek out opportunities for them to be leaders and get involved in service learning projects that support the community we live in.

4. I will encourage them to attempt difficult tasks and support them through the tasks.

5. I will read and write to them and with them everyday.

6. I will engage in daily conversation about what my children have learned and what I have learned. Creating a desire to learn something new and share this new knowledge with others each day.

7. I will keep the house organized and teach them how to organize.