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Episode 2815:

Karl Staib shares practical strategies for cultivating a gratitude habit in children that can create lifelong emotional resilience and stronger family bonds. By modeling gratitude, using creative prompts, and embedding it into daily routines, parents can help kids develop a more positive and grounded outlook on life.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://digtofly.com/how-to-build-a-gratitude-habit-with-your-kids/

Quotes to ponder:

"Gratitude is one of the best habits we can help our kids develop because it teaches them to focus on the good in their lives."

"When we express gratitude, we shift our mindset from what we lack to what we have."

"A simple prompt like 'What made you smile today?' can help a child focus on the positive."

Episode references:

5 Minute Journal for Kids: https://www.intelligentchange.com/products/the-five-minute-journal-for-kids

Greater Good Science Center: https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/

Atomic Habits: https://www.amazon.com/Atomic-Habits-Proven-Build-Break/dp/0735211299