HOW TO NURTURE GRATITUDE IN YOUR CHILDREN

<p>We all want our kids to whine less and say <em>thank you</em> more often! The benefits of gratitude are scientifically proven: increased happiness, improved sleep, and boosted self-esteem. &nbsp;DeeDee and Ximena discuss all the clever ways they nudge their children, tweens, and teens towards a greater realization of all they have to be thankful for.&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>QUOTABLES</strong></p> <p>Ximena: "We always say in our house, '<strong>Exchange a bad attitude for gratitude.</strong>' I have it written and on my wall because so many times things spiral out of control in our home. And it's like, 'Okay, let's stop for a second and let's think of some things that we're grateful for.' And sometimes they don't want to do it. But I know that [gratitude] helps me when I start thinking everything is the worst."</p> <p><strong>TIMESTAMPS</strong></p> <p>03:06 Gratitude is not just an idea or a feeling but the action of showing appreciation or returning kindness.</p> <p>03:54 Seven scientifically proven benefits of gratitude.</p> <p>05:48 A leading gratitude researcher confirms that gratitude effectively reduces depression and increases happiness.</p> <p>06:38 Gratitude also enhances empathy, which in turn reduces aggression (and maybe <em>passive </em>aggression, too!).</p> <p>08:04 Grateful people sleep better.</p> <p>09:04 Gratitude improves confidence and self-esteem. Homeschooled kids are not immune to peer pressure and the comparison trap.</p> <p>11:47 DeeDee sings a song her kid wrote about gratitude!</p> <p>15:52 The primary way to teach gratitude is to MODEL it by verbalizing in front of your kids what you're thankful for.&nbsp;</p> <p>17:01 &nbsp;Make thanksgiving a regular practice: going around the table when everybody says something they're grateful for, keeping a gratitude journal.</p> <p>18:29 Team work can help us see how we need each other instead of comparing and grumbling.</p> <p>19:1 Practicing generosity/charity as a family.&nbsp;</p> <p>21:08 Reading books about different cultures of history,