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.

In children, the brain area activated during expressions of gratitude is the prefrontal cortex: the least-developed region in young people and, according to Eiselt, one that is crucial for emotion ...

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 ...

Gratitude journaling – Encourage kids to write down three things they are grateful for each day. Dinner table discussions – Create a tradition of going around the table and sharing something ...

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

Related: Get grateful! 20 ways to teach kids gratitude, from tots to teens But along the way, it’s every bit as important to be grateful for what we have: a precious, wonderful, remarkable child.

Social scientists say parents should praise children when they see a gratitude moment and remind kids when they don’t. Coffman said, “Trust me; it doesn’t always look like a nice conversation.

While your kids may have more than others, it’s important they understand this makes them no better than anyone else. Some adults could heed this advice, as well. #2 Offer praise, not presents.

Kids don’t love being bossed around either. As adults, we guide—but trying to force feelings doesn’t work. That’s true of many things, but let’s focus on a behavior and a feeling that can suffer ...

PRESENTS ARE ALL OPENED AND THAT MEANS MANY KIDS ARE NOW BUSY PLAYING WITH ALL OF THEIR NEW GOODIES. AND WITH ALL THAT NEW STUFF, IT’S A GOOD TIME TO TALK ABOUT AN IMPORTANT PART OF THE HOLIDAY ...

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.