January and February are months of tremendous growth for most students. Parents may want to consider using the new year resolution time to have children select one or two goals for the months ahead. For example, in stead of writing the goal, “I will be a better listener,” have children write, “I will restate directions given to an adult, peer or self.” This goal is focused on a specific behavior. It is important goals be written down and then displayed, rather than just discussed orally.