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Gratitude is the practice of being able to show that you are appreciative of the things in life and thankful for whatever you have been given. This is something children will learn undeveloped from a young age through different experiences such as receiving gifts, getting praised and much more. Here is some advice from a boy’s school in Hertfordshire in exploring gratitude with your child.
Start by being a role model to your child. Your child will pick up the majority of the habits from what they see you do, so it is important to make sure that you are constantly showing gratitude if that is the route you would like your child to take. Be vocal about what you are being grateful for and be optimistic in every situation possible. Gradually, you will find that your child will start to look at situations in their own lives and what they can also be grateful for as well.
Ask your child what they are grateful for. When you are all sat at the table at the end of the day, Discuss a moment that you are all grateful for. This could be what you have had to eat, or a positive moment spent together in the day. If your child is unsure, give them examples of what they could think about for next time. It is all a learning curve and something that will develop over time.
Show your child how to always look on the brighter side. There will be times when your child comes home feeling tired, drained and hungry. It’s in these situations that your child will see everything as grey. It is a great idea to sit with your child at this moment and talk about how to work through it. Looking for the positives in each situation will lead to an individual that always looks for the best in each situation which is a great value to have.