Continuing in the spirit of the New Year’s, here are some resolutions you can make for 2008.

Bump at least three of these to the top of the list of your other resolutions.

These are not just much easier to follow, but are also guaranteed to show results, not just over the next 365 days, but for years to come. So here goes:

• I will spend more time with my child, doing the things that he loves to do.
• I will visit his class and discuss his progress with his teacher at least once a month.
• I will visit all his preschool activities and plays.
• I will tell him every single day that I love him
• I will tell him “You’re the best kid in the world,” every day.
• I will teach my child one little thing every week. (This could be something as simple as the difference between “big and small,” “near and far.” Use daily activities or objects lying around the house to make your point.) There’s a beautiful Persian saying that I love. A mother’s lap is a child’s first school.
• I will encourage more family time. (This could be anything from having dinner together daily, or catching a family movie or play every weekend. Don’t set high expectations, however. Be realistic.)
• I will discuss better ways we can raise our child with my spouse. (This is especially true if you’re a working mom.) Being able to divide responsibilities with your spouse, and decide on who’s going to take your child to school or to the playground will lessen the burden on you.