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<\/figure>\nWhat\u2019s a key habit or attitude parents forget to inculcate in their kids?<\/b><\/strong><\/h2>\nThe attitude of gratitude!<\/p>\n
Sure, we teach them basic pleasantries and responses such as thankyous and pleases, but gratitude extends far beyond a simple word of thanks.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s a way of being, an attitude and a consistent outlook by which you perceive the world and your life. A lot of adults don\u2019t possess gratitude<\/u>\u00a0either, which is why it\u2019s important to start young and instill these life-long values in our kids from the get-go.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s not about depriving them or beating them into submission, terrifying them to the point where they only say and do things out of fear of consequences. Gratitude is something that comes from within and should be treated as such. It\u2019s a sense of wellbeing, happiness, and feeling truly content<\/u><\/a>\u00a0with everything one has, which of course, has a host of benefits itself.<\/p>\nFrom leading more fulfilling careers and personal lives to avoiding stress, burnout and overall higher quality of sleep, physical health and mental and emotional health. It\u2019s essentially the key to leading a better, more successful and happier life.<\/p>\n
Teaching your children gratitude is something that will stay with them for an entire lifetime. When you look at any great leader in the world<\/u>, the home is where they first learned gratitude, empathy and the desire to give back. Whether that came from being taught those things or having had to learn them from tough life experiences, these are all the keys to a successful life.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/kidsrkids.com\/oviedo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/83\/2019\/09\/successful-life.png\")
<\/figure>\nIt’s not just something that improves the individual life; gratitude makes the lives of people around you better too. It\u2019s something that catches on and spreads like wildfire.<\/u><\/a>\u00a0It\u2019s something that earns you respect and blessings in return, taking off a lot of tensions that might otherwise be present. A simple gesture that you or your child makes out of gratitude could be the thing that changes somebody\u2019s life!<\/p>\nHow do I teach my child to be more grateful?<\/b><\/strong><\/h2>\nPracticing gratitude is a team effort. It wouldn’t be fair to expect your child to be grateful all the time when they’re not given a role model to look up to<\/u><\/a>.<\/u>\u00a0You must come together as a household, as a family, to practice gratitude.<\/p>\nTo begin with, though, try to define what gratitude means to you. It’s not humanly possible to be happy and content all the time\u2014that’s not gratitude either. It means to make peace with any situation that comes your way, and practice positive thinking<\/u><\/a>\u00a0and seeing the value in what you do<\/i><\/em>\u00a0possess.<\/p>\nIt\u2019s to live each day and face each situation with a can-do attitude<\/u>\u00a0and knowing you\u2019ll make it out alive. Knowing that no matter what curveball comes your way, you still possess health and wealth and family\u2014or anything that keeps you going.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/kidsrkids.com\/oviedo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/83\/2019\/09\/grateful.png\")
<\/figure>\nThese are all pretty big ideas though. So how do you pass them on to your kids?<\/p>\n
1)\u00a0<\/b>Practice Gratitude Together, Especially as a Parent<\/b><\/strong><\/h2>\nCome together as a family to be grateful, make a habit of saying earnest and sincere thankyous and showing that you value each other and everything you have.<\/p>\n
Small things can make a big difference. For instance, when you\u2019re dropping them off to our preschool and daycare\u00a0each morning, remind them how lucky they are that they get to spend that time with their friends. There is a fine line between teaching gratitude and making them feel indebted, however, so tread carefully.<\/p>\n
2)\u00a0<\/b>Count and Name Your Blessings <\/b><\/strong><\/h2>\nUse charts, visuals, media\u2014what’s better than exercising thankfulness for their own devices?\u2014and any other means that proves effective for this. Sit down and go over things that you’re thankful for, from each other to your favorite outfits, foods you like, things you get to do.<\/p>\n
Whatever it is that you count as a blessing, name it and vocalize how glad you are to have it. Doing this as a family or just one on one with your kids is an intimate experience and doesn’t need to be somber. Have fun with it!<\/p>\n
3)\u00a0<\/b>Don\u2019t Overindulge or Spoil Them, or Ask them For a Contribution<\/b><\/strong><\/h2>\nIt’s easy to give in as parents. Everything you do is for your child and their happiness, and nothing means more than that. However, when you give in to every demand, reasonable or otherwise, you’re teaching them that they can get whatever they want, whenever. They’ll take everything for granted this way, not realizing what they have is enough.<\/p>\n
A good way to combat spoilt behavior is to ask them to pitch in when they want something. They’ll realize the value of things and feel a greater attachment and thankfulness for it.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/kidsrkids.com\/oviedo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/83\/2019\/09\/Giving-Back.png\")
<\/figure>\n4)\u00a0<\/b>Teach Them the Importance of Sharing and Giving Back <\/b><\/strong><\/h2>\nThis one\u2019s incredibly important. It\u2019s a humbling experience unlike any other, teaching kids the value of things that they\u2019re fortunate enough to own. Take them along to charity events, hospital visits, homeless shelters and sow the seeds of compassion. Gratitude is a natural part of this experience because they\u2019ll realize they have more than they need, and hopefully want to share.<\/p>\n
At our preschool in Oviedo, FL<\/u><\/a>, we practice sharing and try our best to instill the desire to give back in your child.<\/p>\n5)\u00a0<\/b>Look at the Bright Side <\/b><\/strong><\/h2>\n
From leading more fulfilling careers and personal lives to avoiding stress, burnout and overall higher quality of sleep, physical health and mental and emotional health. It\u2019s essentially the key to leading a better, more successful and happier life.<\/p>\n
Teaching your children gratitude is something that will stay with them for an entire lifetime. When you look at any great leader in the world<\/u>, the home is where they first learned gratitude, empathy and the desire to give back. Whether that came from being taught those things or having had to learn them from tough life experiences, these are all the keys to a successful life.<\/p>\n It’s not just something that improves the individual life; gratitude makes the lives of people around you better too. It\u2019s something that catches on and spreads like wildfire.<\/u><\/a>\u00a0It\u2019s something that earns you respect and blessings in return, taking off a lot of tensions that might otherwise be present. A simple gesture that you or your child makes out of gratitude could be the thing that changes somebody\u2019s life!<\/p>\n Practicing gratitude is a team effort. It wouldn’t be fair to expect your child to be grateful all the time when they’re not given a role model to look up to<\/u><\/a>.<\/u>\u00a0You must come together as a household, as a family, to practice gratitude.<\/p>\n To begin with, though, try to define what gratitude means to you. It’s not humanly possible to be happy and content all the time\u2014that’s not gratitude either. It means to make peace with any situation that comes your way, and practice positive thinking<\/u><\/a>\u00a0and seeing the value in what you do<\/i><\/em>\u00a0possess.<\/p>\n It\u2019s to live each day and face each situation with a can-do attitude<\/u>\u00a0and knowing you\u2019ll make it out alive. Knowing that no matter what curveball comes your way, you still possess health and wealth and family\u2014or anything that keeps you going.<\/p>\n These are all pretty big ideas though. So how do you pass them on to your kids?<\/p>\n Come together as a family to be grateful, make a habit of saying earnest and sincere thankyous and showing that you value each other and everything you have.<\/p>\n Small things can make a big difference. For instance, when you\u2019re dropping them off to our preschool and daycare\u00a0each morning, remind them how lucky they are that they get to spend that time with their friends. There is a fine line between teaching gratitude and making them feel indebted, however, so tread carefully.<\/p>\n Use charts, visuals, media\u2014what’s better than exercising thankfulness for their own devices?\u2014and any other means that proves effective for this. Sit down and go over things that you’re thankful for, from each other to your favorite outfits, foods you like, things you get to do.<\/p>\n Whatever it is that you count as a blessing, name it and vocalize how glad you are to have it. Doing this as a family or just one on one with your kids is an intimate experience and doesn’t need to be somber. Have fun with it!<\/p>\n It’s easy to give in as parents. Everything you do is for your child and their happiness, and nothing means more than that. However, when you give in to every demand, reasonable or otherwise, you’re teaching them that they can get whatever they want, whenever. They’ll take everything for granted this way, not realizing what they have is enough.<\/p>\n A good way to combat spoilt behavior is to ask them to pitch in when they want something. They’ll realize the value of things and feel a greater attachment and thankfulness for it.<\/p>\n This one\u2019s incredibly important. It\u2019s a humbling experience unlike any other, teaching kids the value of things that they\u2019re fortunate enough to own. Take them along to charity events, hospital visits, homeless shelters and sow the seeds of compassion. Gratitude is a natural part of this experience because they\u2019ll realize they have more than they need, and hopefully want to share.<\/p>\n At our preschool in Oviedo, FL<\/u><\/a>, we practice sharing and try our best to instill the desire to give back in your child.<\/p>\n<\/figure>\nHow do I teach my child to be more grateful?<\/b><\/strong><\/h2>\n
<\/figure>\n1)\u00a0<\/b>Practice Gratitude Together, Especially as a Parent<\/b><\/strong><\/h2>\n
2)\u00a0<\/b>Count and Name Your Blessings <\/b><\/strong><\/h2>\n
3)\u00a0<\/b>Don\u2019t Overindulge or Spoil Them, or Ask them For a Contribution<\/b><\/strong><\/h2>\n
<\/figure>\n4)\u00a0<\/b>Teach Them the Importance of Sharing and Giving Back <\/b><\/strong><\/h2>\n
5)\u00a0<\/b>Look at the Bright Side <\/b><\/strong><\/h2>\n