Nov 09 2010
Nurturing Gratitude
It’s great to have a holiday where we actually take a day and collectively, as a nation, remember with thankfulness those things we are blessed with.
And going beyond that, there are simple things that can be done on a regular basis to nurture gratitude in our children. Here’s a couple of things that are easy to implement:
- If you haven’t already, you yourself start a gratitude journal where you list 5-10 things you are thankful for each day. Share at least one of the things from your list, daily with your daughter and other family members.
- Have your daughter keep her own daily gratitude journal where she will list at least 5 things she’s thankful for.
- Make expressing gratitude a part of your family’s daily routine. For example, at the dinner table, have each one share something they are grateful for that day.
- When in the midst of difficult times or a difficult situation, make it a point to find something to express gratitude for in the midst of it. This does not lessen the seriousness of the situation, but shows an attitude of finding some light in the midst of darkness