10 New Year’s resolutions family experts want parents to make

Sign up to our free Living Well email for advice on living a happier, healthier and longer life Live your life healthier and happier with our free weekly Living Well newsletter Live your life healthier and happier with our free weekly Living Well newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Plan non-food-focused family activities Tom Quinn, director of external affairs at the eating disorders charity beat, says: “We’d love it if families made it their resolution to plan more family activities that aren’t centred around food – family time that’s solely focused on food can be hugely stressful for people experiencing eating disorders. Have everyday conversations about mental health Stevie Goulding, senior manager at YoungMinds parents and carers service, says: “Make conversations about mental health and wellbeing part of everyday life, to encourage families to share what they’re going through and help reduce stigma around opening up. Show interest in your child’s online life Kate Edwards, associate head for child safety online at the NSPCC, says: “Children may have received new technology over the festive period, including smartphones and gaming devices. We’d encourage parents to implement a New Year’s resolution of having regular family conversations about technology usage and social media.