Happy New Year and Happy New You! This month we feature New Year's Resolutions you can actually keep. We highlight changes real families can pretty easily make that can make a real difference. For 2009, we have some real changes of our own. Now, as Just 4 Families Digest, we will continue to be kid-focused, but with new sections focused on the whole family. We continue our Just 4 Pets, and launch our Just 4 Moms section with some "realistic" tips for getting in shape this year.

I, for one, did not quite follow through with my 2008 fitness resolution. Sporting my brand-spanking new jogging suit, I got my mom jog or wog (walk/jog) on around our neighborhood last January. Yes, it lasted a whopping month. About that wog…I remember as a teen my friend Susie and I laughing hysterically at our mothers "wogging" across a busy street before the light changed. During these early years, I was not aware of the theory of "what goes around, comes around". Let me say now, Teens… be kind to your wogging moms, 'cause you just might end up being one!

And speaking of kind, our featured writer, Sally, comes up with a slogan that should go national; "Be Kind in 2009". So many in our communities are struggling and hurting. As we go out each day, we can make a difference by being kind to everyone around us. Be especially kind to our neighbors who have businesses in your area, and shop Main Street first. We appreciate our advertisers who have over the past year become friends, and thank them for their continued support. Finally, THANK YOU for continuing to pick up our publication each month. We will strive to bring informative, entertaining issues to you each month, more money saving coupons, our family-friendly events calendar, and now, www.just4familiesonline.com. Check it out, Be Kind in 2009, and Make it a Great New Year.