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Not Just “Thank You”: How Gratitude Builds Stronger, Happier Kids

📢 How Gratitude Shapes Your Kid’s Identity & Confidence If your kid struggles to answer, “What are you grateful for?”—it’s more than just bad manners. It’s an emotional blind spot that could impact their confidence, relationships, and resilience. In this episode, we break down:

✅ Why gratitude is more than saying “thank you”

✅ How gratitude builds identity and mental strength

✅ The science behind grateful kids being healthier, happier, and more connected

✅ Three simple, practical ways to help your kid build this habit at home

🔑 Key Insight: Gratitude isn’t just about appreciating what you have—it’s also about recognizing how you contribute to others. This shift in perspective can transform your kid’s self-worth and overall happiness. 🔬 Backed by research: Studies from Robert Emmons (UC Davis) and Gordon Flett show that gratitude improves sleep, optimism, social bonds, and a sense of mattering—a key ingredient to lifelong fulfillment.

💡 Try this at home: Tonight, ask your kid these two questions:

1️⃣ What are you grateful for today?

2️⃣ What’s something you did that someone else would be grateful for?

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