Recently my son saw a TV commercial for a program counting down to the New Year. He excitedly exclaimed, “Can I watch that?!” Of course, it looked fun! A huge crowd, rock stars and other celebrities, glittery balls dropping from the sky - what’s not to love?

I smiled at him and asked if he understood what they were getting excited about.

“A party?” he guessed.

I told him about New Year’s Eve and its traditions. I told him about countdowns and midnight and locking arms with friends and singing songs. I also explained about resolutions. I’m not someone who puts a lot of stock in standing firm in resolutions and declarations, but I do think it is fun to think about goals and make lists for the next chapter.

Since my son and I enjoyed a lot of great family movies at the theater this year, we came up with 10 resolutions inspired by some of our favorites.

Minions: Eat more fruit and vegetables.

Pan: Be on the lookout for grand adventures.

The Good Dinosaur: Take a leap with a friend to help you soar.

The Peanuts Movie: Ask the redhead out.

Inside Out: Share your feelings.

Cinderella: Keep believing in love stories.

Shaun the Sheep: Go out on the town!

Goosebumps: Get to know your neighbors.

Hotel Transylvania 2: Try new things.

Star Wars: The Force Awakens: Don’t believe anything unless you see it with your own eyes.

Dresden Shumaker is a writer, advocate, and appreciator of (butterless) movie popcorn. She chronicles her adventures in single parenting on CreatingMotherhood.