Moms Talk: Do New Year's Resolutions Actually Help?

Many St. Louis parents probably are considering personal New Year's resolutions. They might include getting fit, losing weight, spending more time with family or writing a novel.

But how do you define a good New Year's resolution for your children? And does the practice of forming resolutions make a difference? That's where we need your help.

So onto this week's question: How do you explain New Year's resolutions to your kids? What makes a good resolution? And do they really make it easier to achieve goals we've set?