Ways to be Thankful • For Children (and Adults) of All Ages •
Thankful: adjective thank·ful : glad that something has happened or not happened, that something or someone exists, etc. : of, relating to, or expressing thanks Does it seem that children today don’t know the meaning of being thankful? We live in a consumer based, technology driven world and sometimes life flashes by so quick. We are in such a hurry that we often don’t have to stop and be polite and thankful for the world around us.
2. Start a tradition: Not just for Thanksgiving Day but every week. At dinner time ask everyone to share at least one thing they are grateful for. 3. Be an example to younger children. You may not know it but they are watching you. Adults and older children can set a good example. 4. Hug Someone! Tell them that you are thankful for them being in your life.
Here are some tips on how to help your child show thankfulness and maybe a refresher for adults too!
5. Say thank-you with cookies. Prepare and deliver a homemade “thank you” to your local fire or police department, or your pediatrician’s or dentist’s office.
1. Just say thank you: Practice using role-play using good manners and saying “thank you” using stuffed animals and action figures.
6. Help out without being asked. Make it a goal to do so once a day — and for any member of the family.
8 November 2021| PB Parenting |
