Tag: gratitude
6 Ways of Teaching Children about Gratitude and a Festive Pumpkin...
Preschoolers are known to be driven by the “I want it now” response which includes decreased self-control and intense, unregulated changing on a whim.
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10 Thoughtful Ways to Thank Your Child’s Teacher
The school year is in full swing and the holidays are just around the corner. Now is the time we, as parents and caregivers,...
How a Gratitude Practice Changed My Outlook from Overwhelm to Enjoyment
My separation and divorce were not a surprise.
My ex-husband and I took our time with the process and worked it from every angle...
A-Z Parenting Gratitude List: What I Am Thankful For
As we move farther into the month of Thanksgiving and begin the holiday season, we’re surrounded by people asking what we’re thankful for.
I decided...
Everyday Gratitude: The Rose-Colored Lens You Need to Improve Your Life
About eight months ago, I started an everyday gratitude practice and I am here to insist that you do a taste-test (as they call...
My Grateful Children Gave Me a Parenting Win Around the Holidays
I don't know about you, but the holidays were crazy at my house. There was a constant flow of family members in and out....
How to Teach Your Kids to Write Thank You Notes, Part...
In my last post, I tried to persuade you that you should teach your kids to write thank you notes. Here, I want to...
Gratitude: the Little Things I’m Thankful For Every Day
There are so many things to be thankful for.
Accordingly, we are constantly being told that we should be thankful for everything we have all...
To My Kids: If You’re Happy And You Know It, Be...
I stand in the kitchen washing breakfast dishes, listening to the sounds of a household getting organized. My husband packs helmets and goggles into ski bags....
Thanks, Mom!
As the school year begins, I find myself incredibly busy.
My son just started kindergarten this year and my daughter began preschool. There is a...
2, 4, 6, 8, WHO DO WE APPRECIATE?
Two, four, six, eight, who do we appreciate? I’ll have to look at my calendar to answer that. On the tails of Mother’s Day,...
Chain of Gratitude: A Thanksgiving Craft for the Not-So-Crafty
Gratitude is a prevalent and important theme as we begin the month of November. But how do we involve our kids in this mindful...
Why Give Thanks?
It's that month again-that getting serious about socks month where there is really no turning back to bare toes and questions of scarves. The...