Setting and achieving goals helps kids (and grown-ups) build self-esteem — and teaches perseverance, too. When children set goals, it helps them practice executive function skills like planning.

As parents, we are the primary influencers in our children’s foundational years. The new year is an excellent opportunity to introduce the concept of goal-setting to our little ones, particularly ...

Goals are important for kids and adults alike because they’re motivational. If we know where we want to go, we can find a path. But not all goals have the same impact on our emotional health.