Welcome to The Real Parenting Show with Dr. Pete & Sara… we tackle a timely issue in this week’s show, how to instill a sense of gratitude in our children.

The holiday season is a time of reflecting on the many blessings in our lives, but it’s also a prime teaching moment. It is a good time to reflect on how we, as parents, are helping our children develop a sense of being grateful for those things they have. There are a number of ways that parents can help a child develop a sense of being thankful:

  • Set the Example
  • Give Thanks but Don’t Demand Thanks
  • Establish Family Traditions
  • Offer Service
  • Try Going Without
  • It’s The Little Things That Count
  • Makin’ A List, Checkin’ It Twice!

Dr. Pete Stavinoha, a neuropsychologist, helps parents look at the idea of gratitude from a child’s point of view, and gives us all ideas on how to not only model our behavior, but also directly communicate the values that we want our children to develop. We invite you to take a listen…

As always, please note, nothing on The Real Parenting Show should be construed as professional psychological advice specific to you or your child. If you have psychological concerns for anyone in your family, it’s important to make an appointment with a licensed mental health professional in your local area. Thanks for listening to The Real Parenting Show with Dr. Pete & Sara… and remember, even though you may not always feel like it, you are the most influential person in your child’s life! If you have any questions or topics you’d like to suggest for future shows, please comment on this blog or call 877.980.2828. Click below to listen to all of Dr. Pete’s straightforward advice and practical tips for real parents raising real kids in the real world, and we hope you’ll subscribe to get our podcast each week.

Dr. Pete and Sara are also the co-authors of Stress-Free Potty Training, A Commonsense Guide To Finding The Right Approach For Your Child (AMACOM Books, 2008). Check out our website, www.StressFreePottyTraining.com, for more information.

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