2010 Resolutions
After the fireworks have died down and the Christmas tree is packed up, we face a brand new year with optimism and resolve to make it better and happier than any other year of our life.
It doesn't matter how big or how small our resolutions are, or even if we're "recycling" the resolutions we had on our list last year 
the fact of the matter remains that the new year marks a time for reflection and change to be a better you!
And while we may have a lot of resolutions on the list for ourselves, what about having one resolution for ourselves as parents? I came across this article, "10 Real-Mommy Resolutions" and got inspired!
Here's just some of my favorite "real-mommy" resolutions that were shared:
Don't Say "Don't"
I want to reduce how often I use the word "don't." That means I'll say, "Please be kind to your brother" instead of "Don't talk to him that way." I think it's better for our relationship for me not to always be the source of negative reminders. When I do say "don't" for an important reason, maybe it will stick more since they are not barraged by "don'ts" constantly.
-- Laura, Montclair, New Jersey
Put a Cap on Your Work Day
I try never to check e-mail after 6 p.m. -- even though it never stops coming in. I let the day's tasks, hassles, and responsibilities slowly melt off me as I become present for my daughter. The computer got my attention all day -- now it's my daughter's turn.
-- Jaine, San Diego, California
Inspired, I started thinking about what my parenting resolution is and this is what I decided:
Put Play-time First
I want to spend more time with my two girls just playing. Even if it is playing for no reason, or playing when we're supposed to be doing other things like the chores. And I want to play the games that they choose to play. If the dishes stack up for the night, or my work gets put off for a few hours, but me and my girls are having fun, then that's worth it.
What's your parenting resolution? I'd love to hear Project GiftED's "real-mommy" and "real-daddy" resolutions (and grandparents too!), so share with us your parenting resolutions in the comments below! Get inspired, or perhaps inspire someone else 
-Melissa-
Well, I'm a new parent so my resolution this year is to curse less. Basically we're aiming for a school-friendly language zone.
If it can't be said in school, it won't be said in the house.
Our son is almost 9 months old so I believe we're at a critical point where, if we continue our current language habits, we'll be getting called down to his school in a few years.
Besides, better to start now than when he's 2 or 3!