{"id":169000000291,"date":"2020-11-10T01:40:34","date_gmt":"2020-11-10T01:40:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kidsrkids.com\/mableton\/?p=169000000291"},"modified":"2020-11-10T01:40:34","modified_gmt":"2020-11-10T01:40:34","slug":"raising-a-grateful-preschool-child","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kidsrkids.com\/mableton\/2020\/11\/10\/raising-a-grateful-preschool-child\/","title":{"rendered":"Raising a Grateful Preschool Child"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure class=\"wp-image wp-image--no-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-169000000292 \" src=\"https:\/\/kidsrkids.com\/mableton\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/169\/2020\/11\/Gratitude.jpg\" alt=\"Raising a Grateful Preschool Child at Kids 'R' Kids Mableton, preschool, daycare, childcare\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" \/><\/figure><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The holiday season, as we know, is a time for family, festivities, and thankfulness. It is extremely important as parents to <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.parents.com\/toddlers-preschoolers\/development\/behavioral\/teaching-children-to-be-grateful\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">teach your preschooler about gratitude<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. However, it can sometimes seem intimidating and tough at times.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">However, with these simple steps you can ensure that you are teaching your preschooler the definition of being thankful and how to be thankful, without adding more fabulous fall stress to your super busy parent life.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">First, start simple. Think about how you would define Thanksgiving to yourself in the shortest of terms. Thanksgiving is a time for being grateful for what you have and expressing this appreciation. This is easier said than done, but this is where the natural amazingness of your child\u2019s innocence comes into play. A preschooler naturally has a simpler outlook on aspects of life than we as adults do, and this in itself, is something to be grateful for and learn from. Starting simple can be as casual as defining gratitude, and allowing your child to list what they are grateful for. Allow them to be grateful for anything- whether it be their grandma, their teddy bear, or their lunch box.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Second, gradually move forward. Focus on things that they are grateful for outside of home and their normal circle- their teachers, classmates, etc.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Like any lesson in life, learning how to express gratitude might take some time. Be patient, understanding, and allow your child to be grateful for whatever their charismatic, wonderfully made thankful heart desires, and most importantly show that you are thankful for them.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you enjoyed this blog and want to read more, click below for our blog from last month!<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/kidsrkids.com\/mableton\/2020\/10\/08\/preschoolers-and-halloween-crafts\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Preschoolers and Halloween Crafts<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Want to learn more about<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.krkmableton.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Kids \u2018R\u2019 Kids Learning Academy of Mableton<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> located in Mableton, Georgia? Our mission is to provide secure, nurturing, and educational environments for children ages 6 weeks \u2013 12 years. 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