10 ways to encourage your child to be grateful

Parenting

Login / Sign Up

Friday, September 17, 2021

Gold / Forex

Parenting Learning & Play

10 ways to encourage your child to be grateful

Parenting approaches for raising children who feel deserving, but not entitled

Published: April 13, 2021 19:32 Tabitha Barda, Baby & Child Editor

1 of 11

Ramadan is a time for reflection, contemplation and charity. Help children to appreciate one element of this spiritual time with these parenting approaches that encourage them to be grateful and think of others… Image Credit: Gulf News archives

2 of 11

Grateful kids — CULTIVATE EMPATHY: It’s in a mother’s nature to want to shield children from the realities of life, but to raise generous, kind adults, children need to be aware of how lucky they are and that other people may be suffering. Talk to them about poverty and how children live in less privileged environments. Image Credit: Shutterstock

3 of 11

4 of 11

5 of 11

6 of 11

Kids' gifts that aren't toys — PREPARE CHILDREN FOR GIFT-RECEIVING OCCASIONS: They need to learn that every present has been thought about and bought with them in mind, and while it might not be what they would have chosen, it’s special nonetheless. Image Credit: Supplied

7 of 11

8 of 11

9 of 11

Mothersday — LEAD BY EXAMPLE: Express your gratitude every time someone does something for you – thank the lady at the supermarket, thank the gas attendant, thank the person holding the door open for you; children copy behaviour. Image Credit: Supplied

10 of 11

11 of 11

This website stores cookies on your computer. These cookies are used to improve your experience and provide more personalized service to you. Both on your website and other media. To find out more about the cookies and data we use, please check out our Privacy Policy.

10 ways to encourage your child to be grateful

Parenting

Parenting Learning & Play

10 ways to encourage your child to be grateful

Latest In

US issues visas to Pakistani actor Umer Sharif, family

Pakistan PM holds meetings on sidelines of SCO Summit

Why did Virat Kohli quit India T20 cricket captaincy?

COVID-19: Over 80% of UAE population fully vaccinated

Chaturang, a production of four Hindi plays, in Dubai

Parenting Learning & Play

Trending