Remind your older children to practice reflecting on their network of supportive grown-ups, on specific times of distress when these adults were sources of comfort and strength to them, and on how ...

Kids aren't necessarily born with gratitude—but according to this developmental psychologist, parents can help children develop gratitude at any age.

In fact, until 2005, we know of no studies that examined gratitude and well-being in young children. Then, in 2006, psychologists Nansook Park and Christopher Peterson conducted an analysis of parents ...

MIAMI (CBSMiami) - Teaching children to be more grateful and positive, not just during the holidays but throughout the year, is no easy task. But there are some ways to teach gratitude to kids.

As the holidays draw near, psychologist Natalie Bernstein and children's book publisher Ellen Sabin offer actionable steps for children to give back — and build a sense of gratitude.

Indeed, children in the preschool years often behave selfishly, keeping resources for themselves whenever they have the chance (e.g., Fehr, Bernhard, & Rockenbach, 2008; Callaghan & Corbit, 2018).

But teaching kids about gratitude isn’t just sitting down for these heartwarming gestures. It’s more. There are opportunities to teach the skill in all sorts of everyday interactions. Here’s ...

Thankful quotes for friends and family “Joy is the simplest form of gratitude.” — Karl Barth “Living in a state of gratitude is the gateway to grace.” — Arianna Huffington ...

“Gratitude is like a secret ingredient to happiness, or a superpower to foster positive feelings,” says pediatrician Hina Talib, who specializes in adolescent medicine at Children’s Hospital ...