YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City offers New Year's resolutions

“At the Y, we are committed to strengthening individuals and families to build stronger communities,” said Kelly Kay, vice president. “When making New Year's resolutions, we encourage people to begin with small changes that are easy to sustain and that lead to big benefits over time. Also, set goals as a family to learn and thrive together.”

The Y offers a variety of programs that support family time, such as Adventure Guides, Family Camp, Family Nights and Family Zumba classes. There are also simple things families can do at home to improve health and well-being. Following are five New Year's resolutions the YMCA recommends for 2013:

Eat together: Sitting down together for a meal is a great way for parents and children to share stories, or talk about the school day or their favorite part of the day. Set aside time for the family to eat breakfast, lunch or dinner at least once a week or every day if scheduling permits.

Volunteer together: Giving back and supporting neighbors benefits everyone involved. It teaches children and teens the value of helping others and is also a way to meet new people or discover a new interest. Find an opportunity in your community that the entire family might enjoy, such as cleaning your neighborhood park or distributing food at a local food bank.