Blagodarnost is one of the basic features of a happy person. But how to raise a grateful child in our materialistic world? The usual requests to say "please" and "thank you" are insufficient. Grace is the ability to appreciate what you have. In order to ensure this ability, we advise you to follow the tips below on a regular basis.
Gifts of this day
Every day, unimportantly, at any moment of the day, sit next to your child and write together the "gifts" of that day: moments, experiences, impressions for which you are grateful. It can be people, games, treats - whatever. The main thing is to learn to look at what happens to us as a gift. You can even keep a "Blagodarnost Diary".
Day of completion
This is one day in the month when you and your children are doing something useful for others: cleaning the yard, collecting things for business organizations, buying food for a dog nursery. This will help children to understand the importance of what is pleasant not only to take, but also to give. This is an important component of gratitude.
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Do you remember …
Good moments need to be secured. Recalling the pleasant events of the day, say: “You remember how you liked it, when…,“How you were happy, when…”,“How happy you were, when…”. And even a negative situation can be turned into an excuse for charity, for example, when you pretend that the child refuses to eat: "How good is it, that we are not for you!"
You are my assistant
If children are told this, they will feel that they are appreciated, and they will really help and try more.
You are caring
Part of being grateful is being able to take care of others. Even if the child does something routine: cleans up his toys or puts his plate after the meal in the sink, say: “What are you cute!”. Of course, say also "thank you", but praise them and keep them thinking that they are attentive, responsible and caring - it is very important.
What can we share with others today?
What we have long known has been confirmed by scientific research: little children are happier when they have the opportunity to treat and share with others. But they are more happy with the gift that is dear to them: made with their own hands or bought with saved money. In fact, kind words can also be given. You can share a treat or a toy. Your task is to make sure that it happens (consciously) at least once a day.
We are so lucky
At any moment of the day, remember how lucky you are: what's left four days before the weekend, what's comfortable and beautiful on your feet, what's in the cafe free glass and freezing.
How good is it, right?
This exercise is the same as the previous one, but sometimes it is better to simply change the phrase, for divergence. "How good is it when the whole family drinks tea together, is it true?" or "How good is it that we have time to hang out on the couch, really?" or "How cool is it that we can share thoughts and ideas, is it true?"
Fortunately - this is not a result of receiving something from us that we do not have, it is an acknowledgment of the value of what we have.
Believe me, children, especially small ones, do not see how many of your efforts are worth their comfort and a pleasant childhood. But if you regularly exercise with them in noticing and appreciating what they have, they will necessarily learn to appreciate your parenting work and everything that surrounds them.