It has always been my priority to teach my children "gratitude
attitude." We are so fortunate to have a nice home, all the
electronics we could possibly need, access to a good education
and the ability to give back to others. At the very "heart" or
center of gratitude is teaching them a genuine sense of
appreciation as soon as they can walk and talk because they
learn best from example. Genuine appreciation comes from the
heart. Saying "thank you" when you don't really mean it will
sound hollow and feel disingenuous. Children who see their
parents being genuinely thankful will emulate what they observe.
Teaching gratitude also evolves as your children grow up. Here
are ways you can instill a sense of appreciation with your
children: - Bedtime Thankfuls: When my children were little they
would pile onto our bed before being tucked in for the night.
Everyone would take turns saying what he or she was thankful
for. This also helped us learn more about what everyone
experienced that day and often turned into hear