11/17/2025
🌟 Growing Gratitude in Kids 🌟
Gratitude isn’t just saying “thank you”—it’s a skill that helps kids build resilience, emotional well-being, and stronger relationships. With a little practice, children can learn to notice the good around them and express appreciation in meaningful ways. And not just around Thanksgiving time.💛
Here are a few simple ways families can nurture gratitude at home:
✨ Model it. Let your child hear you express appreciation—whether it’s for their help, a meal, or a small moment of kindness.
✨ Create gratitude moments. At dinner or bedtime, ask: “What’s something good that happened today?”
✨ Practice noticing. Encourage kids to look for small things they enjoy—warm blankets, a fun game, a friend at school.
✨ Say it out loud. Help them express thanks through words, drawings, or notes.
✨ Make it a habit. Gratitude grows when it’s practiced regularly.
Helping kids develop gratitude today supports lifelong emotional strength and resilience. 💙