🌱😊 Gratitude🌟🌱

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Feature Article

We hope to raise kids who appreciate what they have and don’t take things for granted. Learning gratitude can enhance their relationships, build empathy, and boost their overall happiness. The Child Mind Institute give some tips on how to teach kids gratitude in the article 10 Tips for Raising Grateful Kids

Parenting Tips

Teaching gratitude to young children can be simple and fun.

Start with the Basics

Gratitude is a special way of saying thank you, not just with words but with feelings. It means you notice the good things in your life, like people who love you, things that make you happy, or nice things that happen during your day.

Use Examples

Give specific examples to help them understand. “When someone shares a toy with you, you feel happy, right? Saying thank you and being glad they shared is part of gratitude. Or when you have a warm bed or a yummy snack, that’s something we can be thankful for.”

Encourage Them to Notice Small Things

Help them see that gratitude can be for little things, too. “Gratitude isn’t just for big things! It can be for things like seeing a rainbow, hearing a favorite song, or having fun at the playground.”

Make it Visual with a Gratitude Activity

Consider doing a simple activity, like a “gratitude jar” or “thankful drawing.” Ask them to draw or talk about three things they’re grateful for. This makes the idea of gratitude feel real and personal.

Explain Why It’s Important

Help them understand how gratitude feels. “Gratitude makes our hearts feel happy and helps us remember good things in our life. When we think about what we’re thankful for, it’s like filling our hearts with a warm feeling.”